A Jazz piano trio featuring the music of pianist Howard Britz, whose music is melodic, open hearted, emotional and feel good. Drawing from Jazz, Afro-Cuban, Gospel and Brazilian traditions with unique compositions that tell musical stories and bring listeners in to an intriguing world of ideas, sound, groove and feeling.
Pianist, bassist and composer Howard Britz grew up in London, England moving to the USA in 1991 to attend Berklee College of Music, he has released 5 CDs as a leader and appeared on many other recordings as a sideman playing and recording with a host of great artists including Tim Garland, Danilo Perez, Kenny Werner, Jon Hendricks and Annie Ross. His musical sensibilities are that of a Jazz musician but he casts his influences wide to include heavy doses of Afro-Cuban, Gospel and RnB.
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released August 13, 2021
Comfort and Joy EP The Howard Britz Trio
Tracks :
1) To Friendship - (Howard Britz)
2) Transition - (Howard Britz)
3) Good Grief ! - (Howard Britz)
4) Comfort and Joy - (Howard Britz)
Howard Britz - piano
Eric Halvorson - drums
Don Falzone - double bass
Recorded at Big Orange Sheep Studios, Brooklyn NY June 8th 2021
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