Ernesto Simpson is a great Cuban drummer now based in New York City. He has played with percussionist Samuel Torres on his solo efforts, pianist and composer Hilario Durán, and trumpet player Arturo Sandoval, among others.



Ernesto Simpson is one of the most important Latin jazz drummers on the scene today, notably as the drummer for Arturo Sandoval, Richard Bona, Paquito D’Rivera and Manuel Valera.