Project Trio

Greg, Peter, and Eric | PROJECT Trio

The Cleveland Institute of Music is to thank for bringing together these three virtuosic composers/performers who burst onto the scene. PROJECT Trio is redefining entertainment and the musical experience. This passionate, high energy chamber music ensemble from Brooklyn, NY blends their classical training with eclectic taste in musical styles to make an impact on audiences of all ages.

Greg Pattillo is lauded by The New York Times as “the best person in the world at what he does.” His groundbreaking performance videos on YouTube showcasing the “beatbox flute” have been viewed more than 20 million times. As an internationally acclaimed performer, educator and clinician, Greg can be found both on the concert stage and on the streets, subways and parks, sharing his sound.

Peter Seymour has performed with a multitude of highly acclaimed artists and ensembles, such as Wynton Marsalis, Roy Hargrove, and fellow TED performer, Bobby McFerrin. As a regular sub with the Cleveland Orchestra he performed under the baton of Franz Welser-Möst and as a member of the New World Symphony under the direction of Michael Tilson Thomas. He was the recipient of the Downbeat Magazine Award for Best Jazz Soloist in 1996.

Eric Stephenson has been playing the cello since he was three years old. His style ranges from classical to jazz to rock and folk. Eric served as Principal Cellist of the Canton Symphony Orchestra from 2002-2006 and was a regular substitute for the Cleveland Orchestra. Eric totes a slew of other distinctions and honours, which one can consume here.