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

Prana Trio, or Quartet as of recently, 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, Ben Monder and Stomu Takeishi. Described as "beautiful... magical..." by pianist Marilyn Crispell, the trio has released three albums on Circavision Productions: The Singing Image of Fire (2010), Pranam (2006) and After Dark (2004).

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Album Review

Prana Trio: The Singing Image of Fire

Read "The Singing Image of Fire" reviewed by Raul d'Gama Rose


One of the great fallacies of modern education is that it chooses to ignore much of the past--especially when it comes to cultures alien to the one that is subscribed to. This cultural insularity has prevented the enjoyment of some centuries-old art that is particularly poignant in today's turbulent and finite times. Fortunately there are a few fearless artists who approach the beautiful unknown with deep respect, awe and unabashed wonder, creating albums like The Singing Image ...

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Prana Trio Returns to NY: Ancient Poetry and Jazz

Prana Trio Returns to NY: Ancient Poetry and Jazz

Source: Michael Ricci

Korean jazz singer sensation, Sunny Kim, returns to NY with Prana Trio, an elastic, electric, quest for intoxication, combining animalistic grooves with ancient, sacred poetry in a dreamlike setting, to promote their recent release Pranam (Circavision).

Prana Trio: Sunny Kim (KR) - Voice Matt Aronoff (US) - Bass Brian Adler (US) - Drums

April 24th, 2009 Kampo Gallery / Cultural Center 31 Bond St New York, ...

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Photonality Jazz Series Publishes New Book "Faces" with Sunny Kim from Prana Trio 2008 Performance at Chris' Jazz Cafe, Philadelphia Pa.

Photonality Jazz Series Publishes New Book "Faces" with Sunny Kim from Prana Trio 2008 Performance at Chris' Jazz Cafe, Philadelphia Pa.

Source: All About Jazz

“Faces" is a visual music composition using the medium of Photonality. This work is from the January 31, 2008 performance of Prana Trio with Sunny Kim, Brian Adler and Carmen Staaf, at Chris' Jazz Cafe, Philadelphia Pa. Photonality is a fusion of the vocal music of Sunny Kim integrated with the properties of photography. Sunny's vocals range from an almost silent hum to a guttural echo from the depths within. The journey through the winding, electronically manipulated vocal music range ...

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Photonality Jazz Series Publishes "Woven Threads " with Prana Trio

Photonality Jazz Series Publishes "Woven Threads " with Prana Trio

Source: All About Jazz


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Prana Trio Performs at Chris' Jazz Cafe

Prana Trio Performs at Chris' Jazz Cafe

Source: Michael Ricci

Prana Trio: Sunny Kim, voice; Matt Aronoff, bass; Brian Adler, drums and cymbals

Thursday July 19th 9pm-1am @ Chris' Jazz Cafe 1421 Sansom Street Philadelphia, PA

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 ...

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Prana Trio and Ayelet Rose/Anat Fort at CIM

Prana Trio and Ayelet Rose/Anat Fort at CIM

Source: Michael Ricci


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Prana Trio Performs at Rose Live May 3

Prana Trio Performs at Rose Live May 3

Source: Michael Ricci

Prana Trio will be performing at Rose Live Thursday May 3rd, 2007 9:00PM, $7 345 Grand St. in Brooklyn NY www.liveatrose.com

Sunny Kim- Vocals Nathan Goheen- Bass Brian Adler- Drums with special guest Petr Cancura- Sax

Prana Trio was established to transfer the universal idea of breath into a format based around musical improvisation. The trio's main focus has been to compose ...

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Prana Trio Performs at Elasticity Fest March 30.

Prana Trio Performs at Elasticity Fest March 30.

Source: Michael Ricci

Led by Brian Adler, Prana Trio is dedicated to exploring original compositions, and free improvisations based on the sacred works of Rumi, Hafiz, Lao Tsu, Shankarcarya, Kabir, Issa and others. This ensemble has been recognized by many reviewers as being one of the few truly unique and original pure groups on the music scene today. Prana Trio has released two albums: Pranam (2006) and After Dark (2004) and has since performed in a wide spectrum of venues including the world ...

“Like fine jewelers Prana Trio craft perfect settings for the poems.” ~David Dupont, Cadence Magazine

"One of the most stunning releases of the new year is the Prana Trio's The Singing Image of Fire (Circavision).” ~Boston Phoenix

“A Barren and foreboding aural landscape is painted fantastically... The interplay of the musicians is seamless." ~Mark E. Gallo, Jazz Review.com

“'After Dark' was one of 2004's most precious objects, coming out of nowhere by a young North-American collective named Prana Trio, that approach their craft through a very specific angle.” ~Luis Oliviera, Musique Machine Magazine

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