The Lou Malandra Trio blends the exquisite jazz pianist, Doug Roche, the incomparable bass playing of Ron Bland and the rich voice of a poet, Lou Malandra.  Together, the Trio creates the most harmonious compositions of poetry and jazz.  "PoeJazz" is the affectionate name the fellas give their work.  Malandra sums it all up when introducing these gifted artists, "These gentleman are Jazz, and they call me Poe"

This wonderful Trio is a class act, unique in the entertainment industry.  The Trio has played large outdoor festivals, coffee houses, public schools from elementary through high school.  They have also played several colleges and universities, jazz clubs, private parties and conventions.  The Trio gives an upbeat performance that delights all ages and occasions.

PoeJazz has shared their many talents at the following venues:  Breckenridge Music Festival, Cherry Creek Arts Festival, Vartan Jazz Club, Elementary and High Schools tours throughout Colorado, Metropolitan State College, The Alpine Lodge in Westcliffe, Colorado, The Westcliffe Jazz Festival, The 7 Performing Arts Festival, The Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, The Acoma Center and The Colorado Performing Arts Festival at the Buell Theater.

Doug Roche plays with such greats as Buddy DeFranco, Red Holloway, Eddie Harris, and Lew Tabakin while performing as house pianist at Denver's internationally acclaimed jazz club, El Chapultepec.  Mr. Roche earns the reputation of being one of the most sensitive and articulately skillful pianists playing in the United States.

Ron Bland is an amiable treasure.  Ron's playing list includes Dizzy Gillespie, Bobby McFerrin, George Benson and Eddie Daniels in concert and club venues across America.  The jazz industry recognizes Ron as "one of the most versatile and professional bassists in jazz".

Lou Malandra's voice sounds poetry with the rich experience of an accomplished Jazz/Blues baritone.  Lou performs his works in concert with Andrei Voznescensky, one of Russia's great poet laureates, the Colorado Symphony Orchestra and as soloist in clubs and concert halls throughout the United States and South America.