Classical Fun at February Jazz Jam | H3O Jazz Trio
H3O Jazz Trio
Sunday | February 15 | 2:30 to 5:30 PM
Two Fathoms Brewing
Come along for the ride as H3O Jazz Trio and Winona Symphony team up to support the Symphony’s annual Children’s Concert. This month’s Jazz Jam is happening in Two Fathom Brewing Company’s spacious taproom on Sunday, February 15, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Bringing the classic story of Babar the Elephant to life, the Winona Symphony Orchestra is excited to
offer area students an engaging performance that demonstrates music’s power of storytelling.
Babar is a classic story first published in 1933 by French author Jean de Brunhoff and is the first in a
long series of over 20 Babar stories for children. Translated into English in 1960 by Merle S Haas, it
tells the story of a baby elephant who is almost captured by hunters and eventually finds his way back
to his herd in the forest after many adventures in a town. Told through narration and descriptive music
by Francis Poulenc, Babar is a captivating story many American students haven’t heard. The program
will open with Rossini’s delightful overture to The Barber of Seville – a classic work that will capture
everyone’s attention.
Experienced by over 1,000 students, the increasingly popular Children’s Concert is an ideal
opportunity for area school children to discover the excellence of classical music through meaningful
engagement and fun performances. The concerts are offered for free through generous donations
and support. The performances on Tuesday February 24 at 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. in the Winona
Middle School Auditorium are recommended for students in grades 2 through 5. More information is
available through the WSO website:
https://www.winonasymphony.org/education/childrens-concerts or by emailing: administrator@winonasymphony.org.
H3O Jazz Trio and Two Fathoms Brewing (formerly Island City) have helped support local nonprofits
with over $77,000 in total donations thanks to the generosity of Jazz Jam patrons! Last month’s Jazz
Jam contributed $1,265 to the Winona Area Public Schools Foundation. In addition to H3O matching
all donations, Two Fathoms Brewing contributes 20% of their Jazz Jam Sunday profits!
Everyone wishing to sing, play, or cheer on their friends is welcome to join the H3O Jazz Trio at Two
Fathoms Brewing Company’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.
H3O is now accepting applications for 2027. Use this simple form to nominate your favorite nonprofit
for a future Jazz Jam.
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, Minnesota Today, 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 new album is at H3OJazz.com/combocarols/.
More information about the H3O Jazz Trio and current calendar can be found on their website –
H3OJazz.com
H3O Jazz Trio is a member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.