| ABOUT THE ARTIST
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 |
