Depending on who you speak with, there is a line of distinctoin that equates to applicable Jazz theory between the aesthetic values of a listener of Jazz music, and the universal ethnicity and cultural ideals that a musician brings to the language of Jazz.

On that note, listeners will find it easy to digest the music of Miami Florida based Negroni's Trio featuring pianist Jose Negroni, drummer Nomar Negroni, and Jaime Rivera as part of this self-titled CD "Negroniís Trio" which was nominated in 2005 for a Latin Grammy award for Best Latin Jazz Album.

Born in the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico, Jose Negroni is a protegee of the great Puerto Rican pianist Papo Lucca. From there he went on to build a successful music career by establishing himself as one of the most sought session players in the area, as well as lending his producing and arranging talent as the Director for Sony Music Publishing in the United States.

In 2002, he would pursue his passion for Jazz by establishing Negroni's Trio which includes his very talented son, Nomar Negroni on drums. Since then, Negoni's trio has gained critical acclaim worldwide for their music and powerful performances, as well as collaborations with other Miami based award winning artistsóincluding: trumpet sensation Arturo Sandoval, saxophonist Ed Calle, flautist Nestor Torres, and percussionists Sammy Figueroa.

With definitive correlations attuned with Afro-Cuban Jazz fusion, Negroni's Trio makes a firm musical statement with the first tune entitled "Los Duendes"--a rapid-fire composition that is stylistically reminiscence of Chic Corea with Latin Jazz flair.

Negroni's Trio continues to entertain with a flurry of original Caribbean-tinged compositions that feature remarkable interaction and solos--including a couple of classic Jazz standards: George Gerswin's "Summertime", and Wayne Shorter's "Footprints." Saxophone giant Ed Calle adds his unique and special magic on the original tunes entitled "Sentimental Mood" and "Rev It Up."

Showcasing his talent of drums, Nomar Negroni performs a great solo highlighted by Afro-Cuban Guaguanco Rumba rhythmic traditions as part of the tune entitled "Red Light." His musical passion shines throughout the recordings and contributes an indispensable ingredient that gives Negroni's Trio its unique musical attributes.

And complimenting the trio's musical journey is musician Jaime Rivera on electric and acoustic bass. Rivera does an admirable job of establishing the foundation and adding much energy to the overall sound of the ensemble. His solos are also very fluid and creative within the style offering hints of some of the greats like Nick Orta, and John Patitucci.

No doubt that listeners will find Negroni's Trio CD very entertaining. It is not hard to find Negroni's Trio performing at local Jazz venues, festivals or music events in Miami on any given night.

As Negroni's Trio continues to inspire many Jazz fans in South Florida and around the world, they are also poised to become an integral part of a new generation of musicians that are helping to advance Jazz well into the new millennium.