OCTOBER 2025

Since October 2025, Simon has been a “JL Woodwinds” artist. He plays the brand's “Artist Edition” soprano saxophone!

Thanks to John Leadbetter for his support!

JUNE 2025

Very excited to share that together with my brothers Chet Carlson and kabelo Mokhatla, we won the DOWNBEAT’S 48th ANNUEL STUDENT MUSIC AWARD for BEST GRADUATE ENSEMBLE!

I also got 2 awards for outstanding performance and one for outstanding soloist! Thank you, DOWNBEAT!

FEBRUARY 2025

Simon Comte was the guest of the world-renowned, Grammy-winning WDR Big Band from Cologne, performing as a soloist with them as part of their "Young Cats" program!