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Geoff Lapp

"The Geoff Lapp Trio"...has been a cornerstone of the Montreal jazz scene since 1999.

About Me

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.

The Geoff Lapp Trio is: Geoff Lapp (piano), Paul Johnston (bass), and Dave Laing (drums)

Geoff Lapp, a Montreal native, was born in 1953, and is considered one of Canada’s most accomplished pianists/composers, Geoff Lapp has became a 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 Quebec rock icon 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 overseas .

At home in Quebec, he is a mainstay on the vibrant jazz scene, and has performed with a who’s who of local jazz luminaries.

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What the critics say:

“A Delightful jazz excursion” -- -allmusic.com Ken Dryden ” clarity of touch and exquisite control of dynamics ,a winning combination” Bud Kopman, Allaboutjazz ”A revelation: generously proportioned, understated, with moments of surprising audacity” . -- -Macleans Paul Wells ”Has much to offer the jazz world” -- -ejazznews.com John Gilbert ”Melodic and swinging jazz piano from an under appreciated talent” -- - Salon.com ”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

Shows, Festivals, Events see presskit http://www.geofflapp.com/presskit/GeoffLappHighlights.pdf



Earthly Promotions, Media email: gonefishing AT geofflapp.com For press materials online, please visit: http://www.geofflapp.com/presskit.html

Sound files: http://thejazznetwork.ning.com/profile/GeoffLappTrio http://www.jazzworldquest.com/geoff_lapp.shtml http://myspace.com/geofflapptrio