Mark Baechle, an Emmy-winning composer renowned for his work in film and television. Mark arranged some of Maria's favorite David Bowie songs, reimagined for solo cello or multiple cello tracks, for Maria’s solo EP "Je T'aime Bowie".
markbaechle.comHyung-ki Joo is a globally renowned Korean-British pianist and composer, celebrated for his exceptional versatility and creative artistry. Joo transcribed two of his stunning compositions, "Lina’s Waltz" and "Lullaby For Leo", into beautiful piano trio versions for the "Blue" album.
hyungkijoo.comInternationally acclaimed Brazilian pianist, composer and arranger, known for his innovative blend of classical, jazz, and Brazilian musical traditions. He wrote the music for the BraziliAHN project, for the Ahn Trio, and one of Trio's favorite tracks, “Insensatez.”
andremehmari.com.brPat Metheny is a jazz icon whose legacy speaks for itself. It is a profound honor that he composed Yuryung for the Ahn Trio, a track featured on their "Blue" album. The title Yuryung, means "ghost" in Korean, it is a hauntingly beautiful piece.
patmetheny.comMark O'Connor is a legendary American fiddler, composer, guitarist, and mandolinist, renowned for blending bluegrass, country, jazz, and classical music into a unique and captivating sound. It is an honor to play his Triple Concerto.
markoconnor.comDutch composer Chiel Meijering, known for his eclectic style that blends contemporary classical music with influences from pop, minimalism, and electronic genres. The Ahn Trio is grateful to have received the special gift of his music: Meijering’s special transciption of his Candybox with Ahn Trio’s name on it.
chielmeijering.comKenji Bunch is an acclaimed American composer and violist, whose works have earned recognition for their unique fusion of classical, jazz, and popular music influences. The Ahn Trio recorded many of his works throughout their career.
kenjibunch.netMichal Rataj is an extraordinary musician and composer of mostly electroacoustic and instrumental music. He arranged the Door's Riders on the Storm for the Ahn Trio’s Lullaby For My Favorite Insomniac album. DJ Spooky, also known as Paul D. Miller, is an innovative American composer, producer, and multimedia artist known for blending electronic music, hip-hop, and experimental sounds with visual art and culture, it was great fun to share stage together with Paul while he created tracks live.
michalrataj.comdjspooky.comPioneering jazz pianist and double Emmy Award-winning composer D.D. Jackson, whom Maria met while teaching at the Harlem School of the Arts, collaborated with her on the Blue album, crafting a stunning jazz interpretation of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star." Sun Yeo is a visual artist who collaborated with Maria to create this animated storytelling art.
ddjackson.comsunyeo.comThe Tata Bojs are a Czech Grammy-winning alternative rock band. The Tata Bojs collaborated with the Ahn Trio recording the "Smetana" album and took the stage together for the follow-up tour.
tatabojs.czEnglish film composer legend Michael Nyman’s works bring timeless beauty to our music, we are so lucky to have collaborated together and have gift of his music. New tracks IF, Time Lapse and Love are coming soon.
michaelnyman.comMaurice Jarre composed the exquisite Engadiner Suite for the Ahn Trio, featured on their Groovebox album. The experience of working with a true legend and icon, whose work earned him three Academy Awards for Best Original Score, is a memory and honor that will remain unparalleled forever.
Cover photos by Michele Palazzo