The Bernstein Bard Trio is a New Paltz, N.Y. based acoustic music trio featuring Steve Bernstein on mandolin, Mark Bernstein on guitar, and Robert Bard on bass.

Deep, rich, shimmering; their music goes straight to the heart. The romance of tango, the lilt of mazurka, the elegance of swing, the many shades of waltz, a cool bossa nova, a fiery samba, the passion of the blues — this trio enraptures audiences with their exquisite sound.

Unrestrained by boundaries of style, the Bernstein Bard Trio crafts every piece into something uniquely original and beautiful. Whether performing standards by Duke Ellington, Fats Waller, Django Reinhart, George Gershwin; Latin or Tango by Jobim, Bonfa, Bizet; traditional and popular melodies from around the world; Bach, the Beatles, Sting, Paul Simon, Bob Marley, Joni Mitchell, David Grisman; or their own original compositions, the BB Trio interpret it all with style and grace.

The Trio performs at concerts, clubs, festivals, and private functions including corporate events, wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, receptions, parties, and dances. The Trio is extraordinarily versatile, and can add other accomplished musicians for concerts or private events.

photo by Lauren Thomas

“A great trio — strings all over the place, playing beautiful music of all different styles and idioms.”

— Jay Ungar