Brazilian natives Gustavo Assis Brasil (guitar) and Mauricio Zottarelli (drums) met with New-Yorker David Pinto (bass) at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, where they were all studying at the time. The group rapidly developed into a cohesive and impressive power trio, mixing influences coming from several different musical styles to their masterfully written melodies and harmonies, all combined into a deep and profound groove. The result? Something simultaneously modern, unique, and sophisticated.

The Dig Trio plays frequently in the New England area, and has been receiving high praises from both audiences and critics/experts alike.

"Dig Trio" (2003) is the group's first studio CD, and reflects its incredible versatility and musicality. The album features twelve original compositions, showcasing the trio at its best.

In the Summer of 2003, the Dig Trio welcomed its newest member, virtuoso bassist, composer and producer Michael Farquharson, who hails from Canada.

In its short period of existence, the Dig Trio is already one of the most respected and admired acts in the contemporary jazz scene. See it and hear it for yourself!!

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Gustavo Assis Brasil - guitar
Gustavo was born in Santa Maria, RS, Brazil. He attended the Federal University of Santa Maria to get his bachelor in classical guitar in 1995. During that time, he worked as a studio musician, private teacher and performer. In 1995 Gustavo was featured on Guitar Player Magazine - USA (Spotlight session). In 1999 he received a full scholarship to get his Master Degree In Jazz at Berklee College of Music and The Boston Conservatory. He has performed with Nocet, Bicho Folha, Borandá, Brett Wilmott, Tony Gaboury, Matthew Nicholl, Tim Ries, Renato Pereira, José Pienasola, among others. Gustavo is currently the director of the Jazz and Contemporary Music Department of the Cambridge School of Weston.
On the web: http://www.gustavoassisbrasil.com

Mauricio Zottarelli - drums
Coming from a musical family, Mauricio was born in Santos, SP, Brazil, and moved to Rio Claro-SP a couple of years later. He started playing percussion at a very early age, and moved to drumset while still in his teens. During a 5 year period when he completed a degree in Computer's Science, he continuously worked with many bands and acts around his area, being exposed to numerous musical situations and different music styles. After his college graduation in 1997, Mauricio worked actively as a studio and live performer in Brazil. In 1999, after an audition at the Souza Lima Conservatory in São Paulo, he received a scholarship award from Berklee College of Music, where he recently graduated in Professional Music, with emphasis in Performance, Film Scoring and Arranging. Mauricio has performed with the Marc Rossi Group, Matthew Nicholl, the Dan Moretti trio, Sal DiFusco trio, the Matt Chase Group,Sarah Brindell, Tim Ries,Greg Hopkins, Himen Blues, Altemar Dutra Jr., among others.
On the web: www.mzdrums.com

Michael Farquharson - bass
Extraordinary bassist Michael Farquharson is Canada’s answer to the late great Jaco Pastorius. A former student of Jaco’s and an alumnus of the New England Conservatory of Music, Michael is an acclaimed performer in the studio, on the stage, and in the pit of popular ensembles such as the orchestras for the Canadian production of "Les Miserables." He is also a prolific composer, with a masters degree in Jazz Composition and Theory from the New England Conservatory in Boston and a Music diploma from Humber College in Toronto. Michael has performed on over 80 albums and some 400 jingles plus countless live performances. Farquharson is a highly respected teacher, adjudicator and clinician who has appeared across Canada and the United States. He currently teaches at the world famous Berklee College of Music in Boston.