Paul Simon's Concert in the Park

The story

The singer's free concert in New York City when he performed songs from his albums Graceland and Rhythm of the Saints as well as older material, backed by the New York session musicians and the native musicians from South Africa and Brazil who had enlivened his solo work. Songs include Graceland, You Can Call Me Al, The Sound of Silence, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Kodachrome, The Boxer, America, Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes, Cecilia, and Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard.

Cast & crew

Paul SimonSelf

Chris BottiSelf - Trumpet

Michael Brecker

Michael BreckerSelf - Saxophones

Tony Cedras

Tony CedrasSelf - Piano, Keyboards, Accordion

Steve GaddSelf - Drums

Vincent Nguini

Vincent NguiniSelf - Guitar

Ray Phiri

Ray PhiriSelf - Guitar

Richard TeeSelf - Musical Director, Piano