12/12/2000 La Vanguardia Digital

Many of the compositional works offered by the band at this time corresponds to tenor saxophonist Efraïm Trujillo, however, during most of the performance it was trumpeter Michael Simon who exposed the highlights of these compositions.

09/02/1998 Leeuwarder Courant

Another new member of the Fra Fra band is Michael Simon, a 22 years old trumpet-talent from Venezuela. Usually Michael's performance conveys a pleasant and melancholic sound, allthough he can also produce a boundless joy in the best caribbean tradition.

11/07/1997 Aalener Volkszeitung/Ipf - und Jagst - Zeitung

This young, intellectual acting and blowing trumpet player Michael Simon agitates during his performance with a sharp, cutting tone, sometimes attacking aggressively. Until his breack he kept distance and dicipline. After his breack he shouwed himself in great condition and was getting loose with courage and experimental pleasure. During his performance he was heating the musical athmosphere in a strong and powerfull way.