H3O Jazz Trio Album Release Party at November Jazz Jam
Sunday, November 16 | 2:30 – 5:30
Two Fathoms
What happens when your favorite holiday tunes cozy up with jazz standards? Combo Carols, H3O’s new holiday album, features 13 original mashups with the trio joined by family and friends. Come and celebrate the album release as part of the group’s monthly Jazz Jam on Sunday, November 16 from 2:30 – 5:30 pm in Two Fathoms’ spacious the taproom. Joining H3O will be local jazz great John Paulson on sax and flute, Rochester’s favorite son John Sievers on trombone, and H3O’s “mom” Janet Heukeshoven on flute. Selections from the new album will be performed throughout the afternoon and CD copies will be available for purchase.
In addition to the release party festivities, the November Jazz Jam fundraiser recipient will be WSU’s
student chapter of the American Chorale Directors Association. The Winona State University Student
Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) takes pride in the choral community on
campus. Students can participate in a variety of ensembles including but not limited to Concert Choir,
Treble Chorus, and Vocal Chamber Ensemble. Our Vocal Music Education majors/ACDA members
are active throughout the year with bi-monthly meetings in which we balance engagement with
special topics, deep-dive into Choral Journal articles, and work to elevate our understanding of the
choral art with social and fundraising planning for our greater choral community. Each year, members
also travel to the ACDA regional or national conferences. These are always rewarding and enriching
opportunities for our student members to hear session topics and marvel at the extraordinary music-
making presented!
H3O Jazz Trio and Two Fathoms Brewing (formerly Island City) have helped support local nonprofits
with over $74,000 in total donations thanks to the generosity of Jazz Jam patrons! Last month’s Jazz
Jam contributed $925 to support the Winona Brass Band.
Everyone wishing to sing, play, or cheer on their friends is welcome to join the H3O Jazz Trio at Two
Fathoms Brewing’s monthly Jazz Jam! Interested players can choose from a wide selection of songs.
Music is available from the Hal Leonard Real Book series, bring your own music, or just name that
tune!
Come early to enjoy a Two Fathom’s beverage and enjoy an afternoon of great music with H3O Jazz
Trio and friends … all while showing your support for our community!
An up-to-date schedule is always available at H3OJazz.com. The family-friendly Jazz Jam is free and
open to all – young and not so young.
More information about the Winona Brass Band, including 2025-26 concert dates can be found at:
https://www.facebook.com/winonabrassband/?locale=bg_BG
Know of a group who needs some support? Use this simple form to nominate your favorite nonprofit
for a future Jazz Jam: http://H3OJazz.com/jazz-jams/non-profit-nominations.html
You can also email info@H3OJazz.com for more information.
About the H3O Jazz Trio
H3O Jazz Trio features a father and his two sons. Now in their 14 th year, the trio began playing
together when the younger son, Max, was only 14 years old. Along with older brother Hans on drums
and vibes and dad Eric on the piano, the group was asked to play for a private pool party and haven’t
stopped since!
H3O Jazz Trio performs a wide variety of jazz styles including original music. They have worked as
the rhythm section for numerous area professionals including Minnesota Music Hall of Fame’s Les
Fields, The D’Sievers, and Dr. John Paulson. Appearances include Gray Duck Theater &
Coffeehouse, Rochester City Jazz Fest, Castle Community, Midwest Music Fest, Great River
Shakespeare Festival, HBC25’s Artwork Winona, Free Family Concert Series, Blooming Grounds
Coffee House, 1928 Cocktails & Bites, Winona County Historical Society, Steele County Historical
Society, Minnesota Marine Art Museum, Winghaven Pizza Farm, Salem Glen Winery, Danzinger
Vineyards, Merrick State Park, Rhythms by the River (Fountain City, WI), Wednesdays in the Park
(Buffalo City, WI), Thesis Beer Project, Ride the Ridges, Canadian Honker, Grace Presbyterian
Church, Faith Lutheran Church, Central Lutheran Church, Lutheran Campus Center, KTTC-TV,
WXOW-TV, WKBT-TV, KQAL Radio, MPR News, and many private events.
Based in Winona, MN, the trio hosts a monthly Jazz Jam at Two Fathom Brewing Company usually
on the third Sunday of every month from 2:30 to 5:30 pm.
H3O’s first album, TafelJazz, featuring 12 original tunes by Eric Heukeshoven, is available through all
major streaming services and on CD. Go to H3OJazz.com/tafeljazz/ to learn more. H3O’s second
album, Combo Carols is now available on CD and through all major streaming services.
More information about the H3O Jazz Trio and current calendar can be found on their website –
H3OJazz.com
Photo Caption: H3O Jazz Trio relaxing after a successful recording session.
Eric Heukeshoven is a member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.