Trio Globo

Bio:

Trio Globo has crafted a totally original voice in contemporary acoustic jazz. With roots in jazz, classical and sacred music, rhythmic influences derived from travels in six continents, and a combustible spontaneity, cellist Eugene Friesen, pianist and master harmonica player Howard Levy and percussionist Glen Velez epitomize the quintessential group for the 21st century -- true originals re-inventing their instruments in new music both personal and global.

"Eugene, Howard & Glen are magnificent players with distinct musical voices. Together they have a fresh new sound and offer a unique vision of the world of music." -- Dave Brubeck

"These are true musical citizens of the world. Amidst a pulsing energy and virtuosity, a refreshing and soaring lyricism stands out as perhaps Trio Globo's signature quality." -- Paul Winter





Trio Globo has crafted a totally original voice in contemporary acoustic music with combustible spontaneity, rhythmic influences derived from six continents, and diverse musical roots that span jazz, classical and sacred traditions. Eugene Friesen (Paul Winter Consort), Howard Levy (Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Kenny Loggins, Paquito d’Rivera), and Glen Velez (Paul Winter Consort, Steve Reich) bring three unique musical visions together to create original work that is instantly recognizable as their own. "Fusion music in the best sense—an organic mixture of jazz, classical and world music that defies categorization.” (Jazz Times)

Improvisation provides the impetus for music of Trio Globo's music, a spark which combines with the trio's musical diversity to ignite their live performances. Howard Levy, widely known from his work with Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, is a fluent jazz pianist who doubles on harmonica, playing it with a fresh inventiveness and intense virtuosity that earns him ovations wherever he plays. Eugene Friesen, the Grammy award-winning cellist from the Paul Winter Consort, plays cello like a bass one moment and a driving rhythm instrument the next, often doubling melodies with his voice for a haunting visceral effect. Grammy award-winner Glen Velez exudes absolute mastery on a wide variety of exotic percussion instruments, from frame drums of many cultures to the Australian bullroar, the Caribbean steel pan, and buzz sticks from the Philippines.

Trio Globo will be releasing a CD of ALL NEW material on Stonecutter Records! Sessions took place in January 2008 and 2009 at Chicago Recording Company with Stonecutter Records president Chris Steinmetz at the helm. New songs include the thunderous "M'Bria" and the powerfully rhythmic "Miriam's Prophecy," as well as an exciting new take on jazz classic "Giant Steps."

Find out more about Trio Globo or Stonecutter Records:


Howard Levy's myspace





Eugene Friesen's myspace








Glen Velez's myspace





Stonecutter Records myspace ..

Member Since:

January 11, 2008

Members:

Howard Levy - Harmonica, Piano

Glen Velez - Drums, Percussion

Eugene Friesen - Cello

Record Label:

Stonecutter Records