The Zimbo Trio is a Brazilian instrumental ensemble, established in 1964 in São Paulo, and originally comprising Amilton Godoy (piano), Luís Chaves (bass) and Rubinho Barsotti (drums).
The Zimbo Trio is a Brazilian instrumental trio, founded in March 1964, São Paulo, by Luiz Chaves Oliveira da Paz "Luiz Chaves" (bass), Rubens Alberto Barsotti "Rubens"(drums) and Amilton Godoy (piano).
[1] In 1968, the Zimbo Trio attended an anthological concert at Teatro João Caetano which gathered Elizeth Cardoso, Jacob do Bandolim and Época de Ouro.
Currently, the Zimbo Trio is formed by Amilton Godoy (piano), Mario Andreotti (bass) and Percio Sapia (drums) who shares the stage with his master Rubens Barsotti, who is recovering from surgery.
Over a 45-year career and 51 albums recorded, the Zimbo Trio has gained worldwide recognition, toured the world, and spread Brazilian instrumental music.