Prana Trio

Prana is a Sanskrit word translating into breath, vital energy, or life force. Yet, its actual meaning goes beyond these descriptions; it is really the primary energy of the universe.

Prana Trio was established to transfer this universal idea of breath into a format based around musical improvisation. Since 2003, the group has been dedicated to exploring original compositions and improvisations based on the texts of Rumi, Hafiz, Lao Tzu, Kukai, Shankarcarya, Kabir, Issa as well as others. They have toured throughout the United States and Germany and have had the honor of playing with Ran Blake, Frank Carlberg, Dave Fiuczynski, and StomuTakeishi. Described as "beautiful... magical..." by pianist Marilyn Crispell, the trio has released two albums on Circavision Productions: Pranam (2006) and After Dark (2004). Their third album is expected to be released in the winter of 2009.

"Like fine jewelers, Prana Trio craft's perfect settings for these poems ."
~David Dupont, Cadence Magazine.


	New release Pranam now available, click here to view album site. Prana is a Sanskrit word translating into breath, vital energy, or life force. Yet, its actual meaning goes beyond these descriptions; it is really the primary energy of the universe. Prana Trio was established to transfer this universal idea of breath into a format based around musical improvisation. Since 2003, the group has been dedicated to exploring original compositions and improvisations based on the texts of Rumi, Hafiz, Lao Tzu, Kukai, Shankarcarya, Kabir, Issa as well as others. They have toured throughout the United States and Germany and have had the honor of playing with Ran Blake, Frank Carlberg, Dave Fiuczynski, and StomuTakeishi. Described as "beautiful... magical..." by pianist Marilyn Crispell, the trio has released two albums on Circavision Productions: Pranam (2006) and After Dark (2004). Their third album is expected to be released in the winter of 2009. News: -Tom Priemon publishes book Prana Trio: Woven Threads. Click here to order. -Jazz Review reviews Prana Trio's 2004 release AfterDark. Click here to read. -All About Jazz reviews Prana Trio at CIM. Click here to read. -Prana Trio's second album Pranam now available. Click here. -Prana Trio featured on free103point9's monthly top 40 from 8/06-1/07. -Interview with Brian Adler in Ventrilocution Magazine. Click here to read. "Like fine jewelers, Prana Trio craft's perfect settings for these poems ." ~David Dupont, Cadence Magazine.