A string trio (2 violins and cello) featuring the improvising and writing of jazz violinist Harry Scorzo.

14 MP3 Songs
JAZZ: Weird Jazz, CLASSICAL: Contemporary



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Vio-fonik

Formed in 1994 by improvising violinist Harry Scorzo, Vio-fonik is a string trio consisting of two violins and cello, and features Scorzoâs writing and improvising. Harry is joined by Robin Cecil (violin) and Alan Mautner (cello), both respected classical instrumentalists and educators.

According to Scorzo, "Vio-fonik sounds like Stravinsky with a jazz violinist playing on top". Within the trios' repertoire, the flavors of afro-cuban music and popular music of the late 20th century can also be found.

"We're going the Italian trio sonata route (2 treble clef instruments and continuo), as apposed to the romantic string trio consisting of violin, viola, and cello. I find our setup to provide a great little unit for inventing over. it's the perfect weight to improvise over with acoustic violin, and the small string choir affords me all the resources I need to realize the kind of counterpoint and harmony I love to listen to and to play over"

Scorzoâs playing can be heard in the recordings of âBongo Logicâ and âThe L.A. Salsa Societyâ, as well as in the motion picture soundtracks to âEnvyâ, âRushmoreâ, and âWelcome To Collinwoodâ. His playing has also been featured in many television programs and commercials, including: âThe Mind of the Married Manâ, âResurrection Blvd.â, and MTVâs âThe Osborneâsâ.