This exciting trio from the New York Jazz scene blends the infectious rhythms and richly nuanced songwriting traditions of Brazil, Chile, Cuba and other Latin American countries with the spontaneous and exhilarating improvisation and group dynamics of jazz. Having immersed themselves deeply in the cultures from which they draw their inspiration, Chilean Vocalist Natalia Bernal, Keyboardist Mike Eckroth and Seven-string Guitarist Jason Ennis put their unique stamp on familiar bossa-novas, boleros, tangos, andean folk tunes, original compositions, jazz standards and more, weaving an intriguing tapestry of cross-cultural exchange. Bernal/Eckroth/Ennis released their first CD, “La Voz de Tres,” in May 2010.
Click here to Listen the the trio in live performance on WAMC, an NPR affiliate in Albany, NY
Audio samples from our recent release:
La Voz de Tres
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Ojos Azules (Andean Traditional, Arr. Jason Ennis)
Berimbau (Powell/ De Moraes, arr. Jason Ennis)
Cuentame tu Pena (Natalia Bernal, arr. Jason Ennis)
Inútil Paisagem (Jobim/de Olivera)
Samba Triste (Powell/Blanco, arr. Mike Eckroth)
Natalia Bernal, Vocals
Mike Eckroth, Keyboards
Jason Ennis, Seven-string Guitar
Click here to view complete liner notes and translations for La Voz de Tres