Drummer Felice Bernardara
and I have been performing together since 1998. We first met during
a local big band rehearsal and subsequently played a few gigs in different
situations. By July of 2000, we talked about putting our own jazz
group together. Over the years this project has become a personal
musical journey and something about which we are very proud. |
 Goodnite Gracie (Ann Arbor) - Peter Kopera, Kurt Krahnke, Felice Bernardara |
Our goal has been to examine
the great tradition of the jazz piano trio. Such pianists as Bill
Evans, Keith Jarrett and Ellis Marsalis have forged an inspiring legacy.
We have worked hard to develop our own unique book of arrangements
and standards that reflects these influences. |
 New Year's Eve 2001 - Peter Kopera, Ron Rodgerson, Felice Bernardara |
In October of 2001, we released
our first recording entitled "Syndrome" which received local
airplay on jazz programming for WDET 101.9, WEMU 89.1 and WLNZ 98.7. |
 Trattoria Andiamo (Grosse Pointe Woods) - Felice Bernardara, Dan Pliskow, Peter Kopera |
As the Peter Kopera Trio,
we have performed throughout southeastern Michigan, including Goodnite
Grace (Ann Arbor), Trattoria Andiamo (Grosse Pointe Woods), The Hill
(Grosse Pointe Farms), Portofino's (Wyandotte), and Bella Vita (Belleville).
And together or with other ensembles, our performances include Ford
Detroit International Jazz Festival, Michigan Jazz Festival, Baker's
Keyboard Lounge, Sweet Georgia Brown, Gem Theatre, Greektown Casino,
Fishbone's, Big Fish and most of the area country clubs and restaurants. |
 Lovett Hall (Greenfield Village) - Peter Kopera, Kurt Krahnke, Felice Bernardara |