Californian Pianist Chase Morrin, Cypriot Percussionist George Lernis, and Palestinian Cellist Naseem Alatrash (Ize Trio), will present music from their remarkable debut album. Dee Dee McNeil S describes Ize Trio as “An inspired, unique trio.… The sound textures, multi-cultures, and revolutionary spirit of this project makes each movement a new adventure. The thought of finding such beauty and innovation, using a trio of piano, percussion and cello, is quite unique and surprising.”
Ize Trio is a multicultural music ensemble focused on combining the American art form of Jazz with Middle Eastern traditions. We collaborate and perform in order to create a more inclusive vision for musical communities and to raise awareness for immigrant rights. Through our different backgrounds and cultural traditions, we write original music and tell musical stories that are important in opening positive dialogue about the relationship between the US and the Middle East. We seek to inspire musicians to add their cultural roots to the Jazz tradition and display how music can be a bridge to understanding and connection.
