Sometimes, all you need is a few, well-balanced notes to find yourself far, very very far. Trio Misturado lead the audience on the shores of the South Pacific, in 19th Century Rio where choro came to life. A mix (“mistura”) of European and African dances, choro blends syncopated rhythms and improvisation, creating a one-way road with jazz. Choro, “lament” in Portuguese, acts like an antidote, its fast and spinning rhythms ravishing dancers along. This is what Trio Misturado set out to do, with their typically Brazilian flair, their aerial flutes, a warm seven-string guitar, and an extra bass string for greater depth, plus magical percussions such as cajón and udu.
Throughout time, this purely acoustic trio has widened its spectrum to latino music and even chamber music accents. How well are these popular rhythms played, with skill and nuance, and how poetic they turn! Bem-vindo in the enchanting Trio Misturado universe!
D.S.
EP ‘Trio Misturado’ (Mogno Music, 11.2024)