Daniel Fries and Trio Paz
Berkeley, California, United States | SELF
Music
Press
"Daniel Fríes is the best of the best. His music made my wedding day so special. Everyone loved it! Daniel is extremely professional, friendly, and talented. If gorgeous, unique music is what you are looking for look no further. Thanks again Daniel! - Sonoma County bride and flamenco dancer."
http://www.yelp.com/biz/daniel-fries-flamenco-guitar-berkeley - yelp.com
Trio Paz is a local East Bay treasure that has their musical roots in Flamenco, Rumba and a variety of other Latin Grooves. Their musical style is a blend of traditional Latin American music infused with various elements from Indian, Middle Eastern, and African music.
Guitarist Daniel Fries provides the band's flawlessly smooth rhythm and infectiously delightful beat, setting up fellow guitarist JP Boungiorno's impressive leads and sweet mellodies. All to the while, percussion Surya Patri lays down masterful beat with a playful tempo variations that gets your feet moving and won't let them stop.
Whether your dancing or watching, Trio Paz keeps it exciting and fun (If your watching then I would like to see a note from your doctor). They have an engaging and lighthearted stage presence that embodies the essence of what is great about live music.
http://www.laurachadwedding.com/music_player/welcome?uri=/ - Chad M
Discography
Daniel Fries:
Camino De La Luna
Duerme La Luna (Single)
Introspective
Trio Paz:
Rumba
Vivo
Music streaming on Pandora, internet radio, and various indy radio stations.
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Bio
"Trio Paz embodies the essence of what is great about live acoustic music"
Trio Paz is an infectious musical mix of Flamenco Rumba, Latin, and Brazilian, intricately and virtuosically crafted into the perfect blend of delicious moods for your event. Whether you're planning a joyous festival celebration or a sumptuous feast, Trio Paz adds an unparalleled upbeat and elegant acoustic flair. Trio Paz's experience, depth, professionalism, and sheer love for music translate into an unforgettably enjoyable experience for everyone.
"Guitarist Daniel Fries provide the bands flawless rhythm, setting up fellow guitarist JP Boungiorno's impressive leads and sweet mellodies. All to the while, percussionist Surya Patri lays down masterful beats with a playful tempo that gets your feet moving and won't let them stop.
Whether your dancing or watching, Trio Paz keeps it exciting and fun (If your watching then I would like to see a note from your doctor). They have an engaging and lighthearted stage presence that embodies the essence of what is great about live music."
-Chad Markell
Let Trio Paz help make your event a success.
Daniel Fries (http://www.reverbnation.com/danielfries) is one of the premier flamenco guitarists in the San Francisco Bay Area, both as an accompanist for flamenco song and dance, and as a soloist. He has performed with such world class flamenco artists as La Tania, Andrés Marín, Cristo Cortés, and Manuel Gutierrez, as well as with many local artists and companies, such as Caminos Flamencos, Carola Zertuche, Arte y Compás, and Carolina Lugo's Brisas de España, for which he has been musical director. While in Italy, he performed with two of the country's top dancers, Juana Cala, and Maria Jose Soto Leon in venues from Venice to Milan to Sicily. While his playing style remains grounded in the roots of the traditional Spanish flamenco, he also explores new directions in musical composition as well as blending of elements from the various musical traditions around which he grew up in San Francisco; Indian, Middle Eastern, Latin American, and African. He has performed in venues ranging from San Francisco's Palace of Fine Arts and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, to venues in China and in India. He also directed the music for "Zambra Bailar," a company mixing flamenco with Middle Eastern music and belly dance. In 2002, he composed and directed the music for La Tania's ongoing project, "The Passage of The Muse." Mr. Fries has studied in Spain with several flamenco guitar masters, including Manolo Sanlucar, Paco Peña, and Jose Luis Rodriguez. He has also studied Indian Classical music under Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, and Ghanain drumming with C.K. Ladezkpo, and has B.A. in Music from U.C. Berkeley.
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