Biography

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"Stained Glass" was named one of Top 10 Canadian Jazz Albums of 2007 by Jazz Columnist Len Dobbin

Nominated for First Annual Fame Games Effigy Awards 2007- Best Artist in Style - Jazz


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

Born in Montreal in 1953, Geoff Lapp was trained in the classical tradition and studied at McGill University under widely respected jazz pianist Art Maiste. During the early years of his career, he gained experience in the pop music world touring with the likes of Michel Pagliaro. From the early '80s onwards, he devoted himself fully to the jazz idiom. As one of Canada’s most accomplished pianists/composers, Geoff Lapp became a sought-after accompanist for a host of top Canadian performers.

In addition to his own trio work, Geoff has performed and/or recorded with renowned jazzmen such as Paquito d’Rivera, Don Menza, Richie Cole, Bob Mover, Sonny Fortune, and Slide Hampton, among others. He has also performed extensively in festivals and clubs worldwide. At home in Quebec, he is a mainstay on the vibrant jazz scene, and has performed with a panoply of local luminaries: Michel Donato, Jeri Brown, Peter Leitch, Ranee Lee, Denzil Sinclair, John Labelle, Charlie Biddle, Charles Ellison and the Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir.

David Laing

Drummer David Laing was born in Kitchener Ontario and grew up in a musical family. He was introduced to jazz music by his father and older brother. Dave studied at McGill University in Montreal and began his professional career shortly thereafter. In the past fifteen years he has recorded, toured, and performed with such national and international stars as Jimmy Heath, Junior Cook, Ed Bickert, Denzal Sinclaire, Ben Monder, and Ranee Lee. He currently resides in Montreal where he also teaches at McGill University.

Paul Johnston

Bass Player Paul Johnston moved to Montreal from Ottawa in 1990 to study jazz bass at McGill University. Before completing his studies he began working at clubs and festivals as well as on radio and television in Montreal, Toronto, Quebec, Ottawa, Kingston. He was a founding member of the jazz group Panache, with whom he won a Jazz Report award for jazz vocal group of the year in 1996. He returned to McGill to study sound recording in 1999. In 2001 Paul completed the highly regarded M. Mus in sound recording. While remaining on the jazz scene as a bass player, he has branched out as a producer/engineer.

News and tidbits..

Voting continues at Ourstage.com. Both Yo Bro & Zack In The Box have been in the Top Ten for over 4 months.
Look for us here http://www.ourstage.com/fanclub/geofflapptrio



Another tidbit....We entered the tune-Zack In The Box,to the Fame Games contest (where fans vote for the tunes) we are pleased to say the tune made it to the AM airwaves. Fame Games are aired on ABC radio Networks http://www.abcradionetworks.com/default.asp The show can be heard here..we are up 1/2 way through the show. http://www.meermusic.com/uploads/shows/fame%20games%20187-QT.mp3
WHEN Airing from Tuesday, Jul 08, 2008.
WHERE Across the USA, on ABC Radio Networks www.meermusic.com In Marbella on 101.6FM & 94.6 FM

Reviews

http://www.jazzpolice.com/content/view/7503/79/
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=27650
http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:fjftxzq5ldje
http://www.indie-music.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=6980

Review excerpts......

“…Lapp demonstrates an equally impressive array of talents as soloist, accompanist and composer…his…technique contains equal proportions of passion and lyricism”Cadence Jazz Journal, USA
“He’s one of the city’s finest pianists, and anyone who has frequented any of the city’s jazz club’s knows Geoff Lapp is synonymous with quality musicianship, taste and
flexibility.” Montreal Gazette
“...considerable compositional skills…”The Jazz Report, Toronto
“…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



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“Stained Glass“ is a Straight-Ahead Jazz Cd with 5 originals, and 5 standards

’Stained Glass’ track listing:

”Sunny Rays” (G. Lapp)
”Elsa” (Earl Zindars)
”With A Song In My Heart” (Rogers & Hart)
”Day Dream” (B. Strayhorn)
”Kathy’s Waltz” (G. Lapp)
”Yo Bro” (G. Lapp)
”Theme For Margaret” (G. Lapp)
”Zack In The Box” (G. Lapp)
”The Party’s Over” (J. Styne)
”Sweet Lorraine” (M. Parish & C.Burwell)

’Stained Glass’ is produced by Geoff Lapp and Paul Johnston and will be available at most music retailers from November 18, 2006.

Purchase Links for the Geoff Lapp Trio's “Stained Glass“
http://cdbaby.com/cd/lapp itunes and at Amazon.com

DISCOGRAPHY

2006 Stained Glass|Geoff Lapp
Trio|Elephant Records
2006 Ad Infinitum |Francois Richard |Effendi Records
2005 A Montreal Jazz Christmas| Soundsgood Productions
2002 Live at the Queue|Geoff Lapp Trio
2002 Soundtrack|CD|The Whole Nine Yards |2 Tracks
1995 Papo Rose et Orchestre Pambiche
1995 Second Set |Janis Stephrans
1994 Jubilation V |Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir(Juno award winner) Justin Time
1993 New Morning | Janis Stephrans
1992 Jazz Words | Geri Brown |CBC
1990 Contrasts|Geoff Lapp Trio Johnny Scott
1987 Perspectives |With Bernie Primeau
1986 From Now On |The Geoff Lapp Trio w Johnny Scott
Montreal Jazz Festival |86 Theme Song
1975|Jane Fair| Enterprise CBC Recordings

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