The Steve Howe Trio was an English

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led by

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guitarist Steve Howe. Howe formed the band in 2007 with his son

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on drums and Ross Stanley on

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History

The Steve Howe Trio toured the

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in 2007. The set list included songs by jazz guitarist

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, whom Howe has credited as an inspiration. In June 2008, the trio toured again and released the album ''The Haunted Melody''. Further touring followed in March 2010, along with the release of a live album, ''Travelling''. The album contains material recorded from shows in 2008 in the UK and

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.Steve Howe Trio: Travelling (2010)
by Bruce Lindsay, All About Jazz, 19 April 2010

Discography

* '' The Haunted Melody'' (2008) * '' Travelling'' (2010) * ''New Frontier'' (2019), includes three compositions by

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References

External links

* New Frontier : https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/the-steve-howe-trio-new-frontier-cd/ English jazz ensembles {{UK-band-stub