Meet: Corey "Slideman" Simmons on Trombone
When asked what moment sticks out in his mind Corey recalls a tour in Hawaii. “I remember checking in to the hotel we were playing at just thinking wow this place is amazing. Every night we would play at a dinner house that was on the beach and I could watch the sunset as we were playing”.
Over the years, Corey has performed with;
* The United States Navy Band
* Gwen Stefani
* Art Linkletter
* Dale Christopher
* Leila Avila
* Blue Note Orchestra
* Night Shift
* The Toast
* Code 415
* Transit Authority
* Soul Destination
* Hooray for Ourside
* Change for a Five
* Yorba Linda Orchestra
Groups and Artist Corey has recorded with;
* Gwen Stefani
* Leila Avila
* Blue Note Orchestra
* Night Shift
* Code 415
* Transit Authority
* Soul Destination
* Change for a Five
* Yorba Linda Orchestra
As a musician, Corey likes all forms of music. He draws from everything he hears. The most notable being Foo Fighters, Trombone Shorty, Tower of Power, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, and the Pacific Brass Ensemble. He even listens to the occasional Katy Perry or Pink songs. Corey’s love for music translates into his love for life. When asked about his favorite hobby he couldn’t just have one. Corey has so many hobbies; his favorites are playing Ice Hockey, Backpacking, Kayaking and Climbing. When he is not on stage jamming’ you can find him out in the wilderness or on an ice rink.
Corey plays on
1920’s King Liberty trombone
Andreas Eastman Jazz Pro – Prototype trombone
Giddings and Webster mouthpieces
Eastman fiber glass cases.
Over the years, Corey has performed with;
* The United States Navy Band
* Gwen Stefani
* Art Linkletter
* Dale Christopher
* Leila Avila
* Blue Note Orchestra
* Night Shift
* The Toast
* Code 415
* Transit Authority
* Soul Destination
* Hooray for Ourside
* Change for a Five
* Yorba Linda Orchestra
Groups and Artist Corey has recorded with;
* Gwen Stefani
* Leila Avila
* Blue Note Orchestra
* Night Shift
* Code 415
* Transit Authority
* Soul Destination
* Change for a Five
* Yorba Linda Orchestra
As a musician, Corey likes all forms of music. He draws from everything he hears. The most notable being Foo Fighters, Trombone Shorty, Tower of Power, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, and the Pacific Brass Ensemble. He even listens to the occasional Katy Perry or Pink songs. Corey’s love for music translates into his love for life. When asked about his favorite hobby he couldn’t just have one. Corey has so many hobbies; his favorites are playing Ice Hockey, Backpacking, Kayaking and Climbing. When he is not on stage jamming’ you can find him out in the wilderness or on an ice rink.
Corey plays on
1920’s King Liberty trombone
Andreas Eastman Jazz Pro – Prototype trombone
Giddings and Webster mouthpieces
Eastman fiber glass cases.
Sit down for a little story...
Born in Glendale California, Corey started playing tuba in 6th grade mostly as something to do. It wasn’t till the following year when he was watching a marching band that he found the love for the trombone. The next day in music class Corey turned in the tuba and eventually switched to the trombone. From then on his life was transformed with the sounds of Glen Miller, Tommy Dorsey, and Urbie Green.
His first trombone was a Bach TB200, given to him as a present on his13th birthday from my grandmother. Lucky 13! There have been many other trombones since then... But he will always remember his first. Speaking of firsts, want to hear how Corey first stumbled upon Phat Cat Swinger?
The year was 2006. Corey was partying it up at The House of Blues in Anaheim at a Big Bad Voodoo Daddy concert. The curtains opened up and there was a band of 9 crazy cats. By the end of the show, he made sure to get their name and he kept it in mind. The following week when he had finally recovered from that wild night, Corey decided to email Marco to tell him that he had enjoyed the show. A couple emails and years later Marco reached out to him and offered him to be a substitute Trombonist for Phat Cat Swinger. There was a great chemistry building with the band each show that he played and one day, the band eventually asked him to join the ranks full time. The question didn't even need to be asked, Corey was on board since that epic night at The House of Blues. Now being a full time member in Phat Cat Swinger, Corey brings with him hopes of International tours and award winning albums.
His first trombone was a Bach TB200, given to him as a present on his13th birthday from my grandmother. Lucky 13! There have been many other trombones since then... But he will always remember his first. Speaking of firsts, want to hear how Corey first stumbled upon Phat Cat Swinger?
The year was 2006. Corey was partying it up at The House of Blues in Anaheim at a Big Bad Voodoo Daddy concert. The curtains opened up and there was a band of 9 crazy cats. By the end of the show, he made sure to get their name and he kept it in mind. The following week when he had finally recovered from that wild night, Corey decided to email Marco to tell him that he had enjoyed the show. A couple emails and years later Marco reached out to him and offered him to be a substitute Trombonist for Phat Cat Swinger. There was a great chemistry building with the band each show that he played and one day, the band eventually asked him to join the ranks full time. The question didn't even need to be asked, Corey was on board since that epic night at The House of Blues. Now being a full time member in Phat Cat Swinger, Corey brings with him hopes of International tours and award winning albums.
