The Geoff Lapp Trio
'The Geoff Lapp Trio' ...has been a cornerstone of the Montreal jazz scene since 1999.'The Geoff Lapp Trio' delivers a sound that is tasteful, innovative, and i
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'The Geoff Lapp Trio'.....has been a cornerstone of the Montreal jazz scene since 1999. Extended gigs at many of the town's premiere night spots have established the group as a hot draw for aficionados in search of that heady space where soulful and cerebral fuse. Drawing upon a wide palette of jazz moods, 'The Geoff Lapp Trio' delivers a sound that is tasteful, innovative, and infectiously swinging
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GEOFF LAPP Press Reviews
Lapp demonstrates an equally impressive array of talents as soloist, accompanist and composerand his technique contains equal proportions of passion and lyricism.
Cadence Jazz Journal, USA
Hes one of the citys finest pianists, and anyone who has frequented any of the cityâs jazz clubs knows Geoff Lapp is synonymous with quality musicianship, taste and
flexibility. Montreal Gazette
...considerable compositional skills
The Jazz Report, Toronto
......take note of the growth of the annual jazz festival that has brought more widespread and well deserved recognition for talented jazz artists like Lapp, tasteful,swinging,check out Lapp Cadence Jazz Journal, USA
......confident and sensitive playing
The Globe & Mail, Toronto
...as Oliver Jones moves up in the jazz world, younger Montreal players take his place: Geoff Lapp, pianist. Ottawa Citizen
DISCOGRAPHY
2006 Stained glassGeoff Lapp TrioElephant Records
2006 Ad Infinitum Francois Richard Effendi Records
2005 A MontrealJazz ChristmasSoundsgood Productions
2002 Live at the Queue The Geoff Lapp Trio
2002 Soundtrack /Cd The Whole Nine Yards 2 Tracks
1995 Papo Rose et Orchestre Pambiche
1995 Second Set Janis Stephrans
1994 Jubilat ion V Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir
(Juno award winner) Justin Time records
1993 New Morning Janis Stephrans
1992 Jazz Words Geri Brown CBC Recordings
1990 Contrasts The Geoff Lapp Trio/ Johnny Scott
1987 Perspectives With Bernie Primeau
1986 From Now On The Geoff Lapp Trio/ Johnny Scott
Recorded Montreal Jazz Festival 86 Theme Song
1975 Enterprise CBC Recordings Album Jane FairAnything else?
BIOGRAPHY
Geoff Lapp, a Montreal native, was born in 1953, and is considered one of Canadas most accomplished pianists/composers; he is a much sought-after accompanist for a host of top Canadian performers.
Originally trained in the classical tradition, Mr. Lapp studied at McGill University under the widely respected Art Maiste. Over time, he became known for his excellent technique and large repertoire of jazz standards. After gaining experience in the pop music world touring with the likes of Michel Pagliaro, he performed in salsa, country, funk and rock bands. In the early 80s he became committed to the jazz idiom and has not looked back since then.
He has performed with renowned jazzmen such as Paquito dRivera, Don Menza, Richie Cole, Sonny Fortune, and Slide Hampton, among others. On one occasion, Liza Minnelli, in town for a concert appearance and finding herself at Biddles later that evening, liked the band so much that she spontaneously jammed with them at the landmark Montreal nightclub. (It should be noted that Geoff Lapp is one of the few Canadian jazz musicians with such an extensive club gig; length of which has contributed no doubt to his evolution as a player.) Lapp has performed extensively worldwide, in festivals and clubs both in North America and overseas.He also performs on a regular basis at the Montreal Jazz Festival with various ensembles.
At home in Quebec, he is a mainstay on the vibrant jazz scene, and has performed with a whos who of local luminaries.
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