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GRS Trio

About Me

A new trio of virtuoso musicians that combines the fire of cuban rythms with the brilliance of world class jazz/funk.
Original compositions by pianist/keyboardist Haakon Graf who has toured the US, former Soviet union, Japan, Brasil, Cuba and Europe with many different projects since the late 70's:
Jan Garbarek, Terje Rypdal, Michael Urbaniak, Hawk On Flight, Grafitti, Frank Gambale, Paul Jackson & Mike Clarke, John Blackwell, Airto & Flora, Calixto Oviedo and now also asked to join The Miracles, Smokey Robinsons original group from Motowns early Detroit days.
Walfredo Reyes Jr. a 1st call LA session drummer for over 20 years has played and toured extensively with Santana, Steve Winwood, the cuban superdiva Celia Cruz, the brasilian pianist & singer Tania Maria and many many more.
Chris Stefanetti an in demand San Francisco bassist, recently re-located to LA, went from Berklee School of Music in the early 80's to playing and recording with some of the most established artists in the Bay Area including Rodney Franklin, Queen Ida, Jenna Mamina, Jules Broussard, Fred Ross and more.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 17/08/2006
Band Website: www.grstrio.com
Band Members: Haakon Graf -Keyboards

Walfredo Reyes Jr. -Drums and Percussion

Chris Stefanetti -5 and 6 String Electric Basses

Influences: To many to list!
Sounds Like: GRS Trio
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Airto Moriera & Flora join The GRS Trio @ Rosalie & Alvas

News from our second performance! The great and legendary Airto Moriera and Flora Purim attended our sucessful show at Rosalie and Alvas Performance gallery in San Pedro, CA. We were honored that Ai...
Posted by on Sun, 01 Oct 2006 23:01:00 GMT