Carnival of Souls (SD/SC 904) Trio Globo takes us from the street corners of New Orleans to the far reaches of the globe with their spirited and unique blend of world music and jazz.

This is the second release from this fine group composed of Eugene Friesen, Howard Levy and Glen Velez. "I am a big fan of country music... I love music from every country." -Howard Levy

Trio Globo (SD/SC 806) Cellist Eugene Friesen, harmonica virtuoso and pianist Howard Levy, and world percussionist Glen Velez are true originals reinventing their instruments in new music which is both personal and global.

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 '90's -- true originals re-inventing their instruments in new music both personal and global.

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.

"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