“Converging at places where world music meets folk and jazz, Trio Globo is one of the more intriguing new groups to connect the dots of convergent musics.” – Jazz Times

"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 

“Trio Globo creates fusion in the best sense.” – Jazz Now

“This is brilliantly inventive acoustic music that thrives on nuance.” – Tuscon Citizen

"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

“An eclectic experience!” – Victory Review

It’s the kind of music you’d expect if you didn’t have expectations about what would happen when three singular talents gather in a room and challenge each other to play at the edge of their talents.” – KMUW

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 (Paul Winter Consort), pianist and master harmonica player Howard Levy (Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Kenny Loggins, Paquito d’Rivera), and percussionist Glen Velez (Paul Winter Consort, Steve Reich) epitomize the quintessential group for the 21st century. They are true originals re-inventing their instruments in new music both personal and global.

Music

Steering by the Stars

Eugene Friesen- cello, voice

Howard Levy- piano, diatonic harmonica, jew's harp, bamboo flute, ocarinas

Glen Velez- frame drums, percussion, throat singing

Carnival of Souls

Eugene Friesen- cello, vocals

Howard Levy- harmonica, piano

Glen Velez- percussion, frame drums

Matzah to Menorah - A Holiday Jazz Celebration

Alberto Mizrahi- voice

Howard Levy- piano, diatonic harmonicas

Eugene Friesen-  cello  (vocal on " S'vivon")

Glen Velez- frame drums and percussion (and throat singing on "Abastav A Nos")

Trio Globo

Eugene Friesen- cello, voice

Howard Levy- piano, harmonica, ocarina

Glen Velez- frame drums, percussion

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