Betty Panzo & Paul Novotny Trio
Elizabeth Panzo – Vocal
Paul Novotny – Guitar
Emil Novotny – Double bass
Elizabeth Panzo is a Czech-Angolan vocalist whose expressive voice moves effortlessly between jazz, chanson française, and R&B, blending rich cultural influences with lyrical sensitivity. She is joined by Paul Novotny, a Canadian guitarist of Czech origin whose career as a performer, bandleader, arranger, and composer spans across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, and Europe. Anchoring the trio is Emil Novotny on double bass, a rising presence on the European jazz scene, known for his melodic depth and rhythmic finesse. Together, the trio weaves a refined and emotionally charged musical tapestry, drawing on diverse genres while maintaining a strong sense of intimacy, interplay, and expression.