H3O Jazz Trio features a father and his two sons. They began playing together in 2011 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 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, 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, Wednesdays in the Park (Buffalo City, WI), Thesis Beer Project, 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.

The Winona, MN trio hosts a monthly Jazz Jam at Two Fathoms Brewing on the third Sunday of every month from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.

TafelJazz, the group’s first album is available on CD and through all major streaming services.