Originating in the jazz clubs of Washington, DC, TheFred Hughes Trio has been performing, recording andpresenting clinics and workshops since 1989 andbrings over seven decades of musical experience tothe stage. A sampling of the groups performingcredentials includes the Elkhart, Rehoboth, Cape May,East Coast and Clifford Brown Jazz Festivals, the1996 Summer Olympics and tours to the Republic ofKorea in 2001 and 2002. Educational offerings haveincluded workshops for the International Association ofJazz Educators Conferences in 1996 and 2003, the2004 MENC (Music Educators National Conference)Eastern Division Conference and various high schooland college workshops throughout the Mid-AtlanticRegion.

The Fred Hughes Trio has shared the stage with such artists as Claudio Roditi, Jon Fedchock, Warren Vache and LarryCoryell. The groups recordings include Out Of The Blue, Live!, No Turning Back, New Day Dawning and In The Mist as wellas the DVD, In Concert, released in the Republic of Korea.

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The Fred Hughes TrioLove Letters, the 6th release by this critically acclaimedtrio, features some of the best known love songs from theGreat American Songbook. With Fred Hughes on piano,Amy Shook on bass and Frank Russo at the drums, thisrecording is a must have for those looking for a romantic,jazz infused performance.

Album Information:

Release Date: February 1, 2015Artist: The Fred Hughes Trio featuring Amy Shook and Frank RussoLabel: ShoreThing Records

1. Beautiful Friendship 4:01 7. The Shadow Of Your Smile 4:392. If You Love Me 5:05 8. A Time For Love/Try To Remember 5:053. How It Could Be 4:16 9. In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning 4:05 *4. Isn't It Romantic 5:39 10. A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing/Sweet Begonia 3:455. Once I Loved 8:18 11. What Is This Thing Called Love 4:046. Love Letters 3:29 12. Isn't It A Pity 6:19

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