Eric Byrd Trio

The Eric Byrd Trio – Bio (2025)

For 25 years The Eric Byrd Trio (EBT) has brought the spirit of swing, bebop, gospel, and the blues to audiences worldwide. Winners of the Maryland State Arts Council Independent Artist Award, the Trio has also received a Governor’s Citation from Larry Hogan honoring 20 years of global performances. Their recording Twenty earned the 2022 Washington Area Music Award (Wammie) for Jazz Recording of the Year, and their newest release, Echoes of Arrival (August 2025, Two for the Show Media), marks an exciting new chapter with support from Chris DiGirolamo of Two For Teh Show Media and Shaunna Machosky of Jazzdog Promotions.

EBT is a proud member of the Maryland Performing Artist Touring Roster, recognized for their artistic excellence and professionalism. Their body of work includes seven acclaimed studio and live albums, as well as their expanded 8-piece project, The Eric Byrd Trio: Brother Ray Band, a tribute to the genius of Ray Charles.

Collectively, the Trio has shared the stage with icons such as Wynton Marsalis, Randy Brecker, Charlie Byrd, Mike Stern, Bob Berg, Yolanda Adams, Vanessa Rubin, and Jon Secada. Each member is also a seasoned educator with advanced degrees in music history, African American music, and jazz performance. Their commitment to education has led them to present clinics and workshops worldwide, often through U.S. Embassy sponsorship as Kennedy Center/U.S. State Department Jazz Ambassadors.

The Eric Byrd Trio has performed at prestigious venues and festivals including the Montreux Jazz Festival, and in countries across South America, Europe, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. Whether on stage or in the classroom, their mission remains the same: to honor the tradition of jazz while pushing it forward with energy, soul, and authenticity.