Trio DA Paz
Featuring three of Brazil's most in-demand musicians, Trio da Paz updates the infectious
spirit of jazz-oriented Brazilian music. Formed in 1990 by Romero Lubambo, Nilson Matta
and Duduka da Fonseca, the Trio redefines Brazilian Jazz with their harmonically
adventurous interactions, daring improvisations and dazzling rhythms. All three are
seasoned masters of both jazz and Brazilian music with impressive resumes.
The list of legendary musicians the members of Trio da Paz have recorded and performed
with is extensive. A sampling would include guitarist Romero Lubambo's work with Dianne
Reeves, Michael Brecker, Grover Washington, Jr. and Kathleen Battle; bassist Nilson
Matta's work with Joe Henderson, Don Pullen, Yo-Yo Ma and Paul Winter; and
Grammy nominee drummer Duduka da Fonseca's work with Astrud Gilberto, Antonio
Carlos Jobim, John Scofield and Tom Harrell. Trio da Paz as a group has recorded and
performed with Charlie Byrd, Herbie Mann, Lee Konitz, Kenny Barron and Nana
Vasconcelos, among others.
The Trio's critically acclaimed, multi-faceted debut recording Brazil from the Inside , with
special guests Herbie Mann, Claudio Roditi, Joanne Brackeen and Maucha Adnet, received
the "Indie" award for best album of the year. Trio da Paz followed that success with a
daring and ambitious concept album, an exploration of the well-known themes from Black
Orpheus, the soundtrack that set Brazilian music on a new course.
Their third release, Partido Out, is a riveting mix of spirited original compositions
embracing the full spectrum of rhythms, fusing jazz and Brazilian music in a most fresh
and exciting way. This CD won the Jazz Jornalists Association award of "The best brasilian
jazz album of the year" in 2002.
The Trio's latest release, CAFÉ, includes special performances by Cesar Camargo Mariano
and Grammy Award winners Dianne Reeves and Joe Lovano.
Trio da Paz received this accolade from critic Howard Mandel "If North Americans hadn't
invented jazz, then surely Brazilians such as the three talented young men (in Trio da Paz)
would have invented something like it."
