The Elevate Trio plays Palhaço by Egberto Gismont

12.17.2025 Live Performance ‪@victoriatruthcentre‬

Step into the luminous world of Brazilian modern jazz as The Elevate Trio offers a heartfelt rendition of “Palhaço” — Egberto Gismonti’s deeply expressive composition that balances simplicity, wonder, and quiet emotional depth.

First appearing in the 1970s, “Palhaço” (“The Clown”) carries a gentle poignancy: at once playful and introspective, childlike and wise. Its spacious melodies invite you to slow down, listen closely, and feel the subtle colors that unfold with every phrase. Beneath the tune’s apparent ease lies Gismonti’s signature brilliance — rich harmonies, Brazilian folk inflections, and a storytelling quality that lingers long after the final note.

Performed live by our resident musicians:
Pablo Cardenas (piano)
Kelby MacNayr (drums)
Peter Dowse (bass)

In this interpretation, the Trio leans into the piece’s reflective soul — letting each line breathe, allowing moments of silence to sing, and weaving in understated improvisations that feel organic and deeply human. What emerges is music that doesn’t rush or insist — it simply invites.

Let this performance be an invitation to soften, to listen with your heart, and to discover how beauty can arise from stillness, vulnerability, and the quiet courage of being fully present.

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With love & gratitude,
Rev. Lesia, Sheri, & the VTC Board of Directors