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MP3 Geoff Lapp - Stained Glass
10 MP3 Songs
JAZZ: Traditional Jazz Combo, JAZZ: Smooth Jazz
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BIOGRAPHY
Geoff Lapp, a Montreal native, was born in 1953, and is considered one of Canada’s 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 ‘80’s he became committed to the jazz idiom and has not looked back since then.
He has performed with renowned jazzmen such as Paquito d’Rivera, 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 https://www.tradebit.com 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 who’s who of local luminaries.
GEOFF LAPP Press Reviews
“…Lapp demonstrates an equally impressive array of talents as soloist, accompanist and composer…his…technique contains equal proportions of passion and lyricism, and he has no trouble sustaining the flow of ideas…”
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
“Lapp…knows so many tunes, accompanies a soloist so carefully, and works so hard to shape the progress of a piece that he is an asset in any band…” 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
“…biggest pleasures here provide by…Lapp…a wealth of ideas…his skill is obvious…” Montreal Gazette
“…handsome sampling of bop and ballads…” Winnipeg Free Press
“…as Oliver Jones moves up in the jazz world, younger Montreal players take his place: Geoff Lapp, pianist…” Ottawa Citizen
“Quant au pianiste Geoff Lapp, il complète bien la formation par un style trè recherché. Ses pièces en trio parmis les points forts du disque.” LF
“Au piano, Lapp a un style qui se singularise par sa fluidité et son à-propos – les notes de Lapp arrivent toujours à point…à l’aise dans tous les tempi, Lapp s’affiche comme un des meilleurs pianistes au Canada”
DISCOGRAPHY
2006 Stained glass|Geoff Lapp Trio|Elephant Records
2006 Ad Infinitum |Francois Richard |Effendi Records
2005 A MontrealJazz Christmas|Soundsgood 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 Fair
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