... a model of artistic cohesion and musical sensitivity.

Arts Midwest Jazzletter
The Eric Gould Trio

The Eric Gould Trio explores the possibilities of the trio format with energy, drive, and inventiveness. The trio employs three virtuoso musicians who listen intently, and create a group synergy. This ensemble not only works as a trio, but provides the core for numerous guest artists who have performed and recorded with the group. The latest CD by Eric Gould, "Here Now... Hear Now" features this ensemble, and will be available in stores and online in early 2005.

PERSONNEL

PIANO, MUSIC DIRECTOR
Eric Gould

BASS
Glenn Holmes

DRUMS
Bill Ransom


BIOGRAPHIES

The Eric Gould Trio has been active in the region since it formed in1998, having performed in various contexts including concerts, club dates, and television appearances. The trio has also collaborated with such artists as Bobby Watson, Don Braden, Marcus Belgrave, Talib Kibwe, Cecil Bridgewater, James Newton, and the Canton Symphony Orchestra.

Eric Gould has been active for 25 years as a jazz pianist and composer. His three recordings on the Umoja Productions label have garnered him national attention, having reached Top 20 status on national jazz radio. His second recording, "Miles Away... Wayne in Heavy" was one of the Top 50 CD's on national jazz radio for the year 2000, out of over 2500 recordings released that year. As a composer, his works have recently been performed by the Canton Symphony Orchestra and the Cavani String Quartet in addition to the many jazz compositions on his recordings. From 1995-2000, Gould served as Director of the Excellence in Music Initiative of the Cleveland Education Fund, which spawned many of the new younger generation of jazz musicians who have come out of Cleveland to garner national attention.

Bassist Glenn Holmes is a native Clevelander who has performed with Ignacio Berroa, Charlie Rouse, Andy Narell, Jerry Hahn, Richie Cole, Doc Cheatham, Earl Warren, Keith Copeland, and Joe Williams. He was a member of the Wichita Symphony and a former faculty member at Wichita State University and Friends University. He is also a published composer.

Drummer/Percussionist Bill Ransom has performed with a diverse group of musical acts including Najee, Gerald Levert, Marion Meadows, T.J.Carson, Mary Wilson, Beth Hart, Bobby Watson, James Newton, and Cecil Bridgewater. He has been a featured soloist with the Contemporary Youth Orchestra, and is the director of two highly regarded youth percussion ensembles at the Cleveland Music School Settlement.