Hello from U.S.E. Trio!
Andrew Urbina // Matt Scarano // Sandy Eldred
We are a band from Philadelphia
embracing originality, camaraderie,
and the spirit of improvisation!
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Why are we giving a CD away for free?
We are searching for people who appreciate a tangible connection to their music and love to hold an album in their hands.
In an era dominated by streaming, genuine connections between artists and fans often take a backseat.
One true connection between us and a listener is more rewarding than thousands of anonymous streams lost in a corporate data field.
We'd like extend an invitation for you to get to know us and become part of our community!
Our story: freelance to friendship...
The three of us crossed paths while working as side-men on the Philadelphia Jazz scene, and from the moment we played together, there was an undeniable chemistry.
Deciding to defy jazz conventions, where soloists usually take the spotlight, we formed our own band and developed a strong camaraderie.
Over the last nine years, we've released six albums and hosted over one hundred DIY concerts in Philadelphia, utilizing these intimate gatherings to refine our compositions, explore new sonic territories, and foster a deeper original music community within our local music scene.
The U, S, and E...
Born in the Philadelphia suburbs, of Colombian descent, saxophonist Andrew Urbina has deeply engaged with music scenes in Boston, Montreal, and Bogota.
Hailing from Wilmington, Delaware, drummer Matt Scarano has cultivated a versatile career performing and recording globally, while remaining heavily involved in the Philadelphia music scene.
Originally from Atlantic City, NJ, bassist Sandy Eldred relocated to Philadelphia, where he became one of the city's top players, also establishing himself on the jazz scene in Ukraine.
We've learned from the best...
With a combined six decades of musical expertise, we've been mentored by luminaries like George Garzone, Jerry Bergonzi, Ben Schachter, Byron Landham, Derrick Hodge, and Mark Helias.
We have performed across the United States, Canada, South America, and Europe.
We've shared the stage with notable artists including Dick Oatts, John Hollenbeck, Theo Bleckman, Ra Kalam Bob Moses, Time for Three, My Morning Jacket, Matisyahu, and Amos Lee.
Community...
We love being a part of Philadelphia's vibrant music community!
Philadelphia has a rich musical history and an abundance of world-class musicians.
We've been fortunate to collaborate with both seasoned legends and rising talents from the city.
Our experiences as freelance musicians have been instrumental in shaping us into the accomplished artists we are today.
& camaraderie...
Still, nothing compares to the journey of being in a band.
The bond we share as we evolve together continually fuels our inspiration, propelling our music to new heights.
Our music has been hailed as "adventurous, exciting, fresh, focused, honest, organic, ferocious, and unapologetically original."
@joseferpaz
Dig the artwork?
This album art, depicting the hawk moth, was designed by Philadelphia-based artist, Carmen Marcucci.
Just cover shipping...
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It contributes to the expenses of sending your FREE CD.
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We handle everything ourselves and engage directly with our listeners.
You will be personally mailed a CD from a member of U.S.E. Trio.
THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO GET TO KNOW US. ENJOY THE MUSIC!