Brazilian pianist Erik Escobar has released a superb new jazz funk/fusion EP with bassist Michael Pipoquinhal and drummer/percussionist Miguel Assis on Steve Conry and Cziz Hall’s Ten Lovers Music label, appropriately titled New Brazilian Trio EP.

This brilliant five track recording is great from start to finish, blending together Escobar’s virtuosic keyboard and synth lines with funky bass line grooves and rhythmic Brazilian percussion and drum grooves that are primed for the jazz dance floor. The EP also pays tribute to a lot of personal references, including the track “Chick”, which is dedicated to Escobar’s greatest influence, Chick Corea, as well as “Change of Plan” which is a song dedicated to the memory of his father, Freddy Escobar who was his mentor.

Overall, the music has a bit of Headhunters meets Azymuth feel to it, however completely standing on it’s own. Already receiving a ton of play from many notable DJs, including Colin Curtis, this is definitely one of the best releases of the year so far.

Erik Escobar — ‘New Brazilian Trio’ EP
(Ten Lovers Music)

1. “Arcanjo Miguel”
2. “Chick”
3. “Samba For Petrucciani”
4. “Maraca Funk”
5. “Change Of Plan”

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• Brazilian
• Jazz
• Jazz Dance
• Jazz Funk