Con Brio

About

Con Brio is a funk band based in San Francisco. The name derives from a musical direction meaning "with spirit" or "with vigor," a term used in classical composition to indicate a lively, energetic performance style. The term has been applied to various artistic works and enterprises throughout history, including a composition by contemporary composer Jörg Widmann and a 1998 novel by Slovenian author Brina Švigelj-Mérat. Additionally, Con Brio, Inc. was a synthesizer manufacturer, and Con Brio Records operated as a record label, though both are now defunct. The band's choice of name reflects the spirited and vigorous character associated with the musical term.