Artist description The Tony Branco Trio is a contemporary jazz piano trio performing cutting edge original world jazz music with roots in post bop, acoustic fusion, and contemporary jazz pop.

Music Style Contemporary World Jazz, and Post Bop Funk Jazz.

Musical Influences Jazz, Post Bop, Jazz Fusion, and Blues

Artist History The Tony Branco Trio originated in Philadelphia and was the premiere jazz trio on the 'Philly' scene in the late '80's. The Trio has been the rhythmic backbone of the World Jazz Fusion Band, Coalition. They're back on the charts again with their first CD release, ' Solinda '. Their tour will begin early Summer, 2001 in Los Angeles. Stay tuned....Jazz le Haute!

Group Members Tony Branco - piano, Chris Hermes - bass, Joe Thomasula - drums.

Instruments Yamaha G1 grand piano , Modular electric bass, German acoustic bass, Rogers drums.

Albums Tony Branco Trio,

Press Reviews "...when I'm asked what the music scene is like in Las Vegas, I have a definitive answer. Find where The Tony Branco Trio is playing, hear what they do and you will know!" Don Gordon KUNV Radio 91.5 FM, Las Vegas, Host of " Jazz on the Strip " ..."the explosive piano work of Tony Branco is a new and refreshing sound on the contemporary jazz scene. "Alessandro Pizzin, Deep Listenings Magazine, Radio Base Popolare, Venice, Italy.

Additional Info The trio's current CD is,

Location Las Vegas/Los Angeles, Nevada/California - USA

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