Crazy Horse & Company

Michael Simons, known as Crazy Horse, is a new Naples musician and performer who plays the Native American flute. Originally from Dayton, Ohio, he began playing jazz in grade school on the tenor saxophone and over the years progressed to the Native American flute in the late 1980s.

Having relocated to Naples, Michael and his bandmates now perform at local events around town, such as "The Taste of Collier" and other performances in local pubs, restaurants and at private events.

His music is a diverse collection of traditional Native American, Island Calypso, Jazz and Flamenco to create "World Jazz". Michael plays the Native American flute, English Recorder, Irish Whistle and the Bamboo Sax.

He is joined by his band-mates, Charlie (woodwinds, vocals), Maurice (percussion, back-up vocals), Steve (percussion), Tony (persussion & keyboards), and Mike (guitar). In addition, he is supported by the listeners themselves who join the band during performances playing other small instruments and/or dance.

Michael is also a teacher of the Native American flute. He teaches privately and in classroom settings in Naples.

In addition he runs a local chapter gathering of the Native American Flute Organization called the Naples Flute Circle. It is an open, free gathering of people desiring to discover and learn to play the Native American flute.