Saxophonist, educator, and director Paul Carr has been an extraordinary jazz ambassador for decades. Known for his hard-charging and soulful post-bop style, he has dedicated his professional career to performing and promoting Jazz through education and community outreach. The Eric Byrd Trio (EBT), pianist/vocalist Eric Byrd, bassist Will Hazel, and drummer Alphonso Young, Jr., have traveled the world as enthusiastic ambassadors of jazz for over 20 years. Rooted in swing and bebop, The Trio also embraces gospel and the blues as core elements of their expansive performance style.