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Eric St-Laurent

Playing the compositions of guitarist, Eric St-Laurent, and joined by the unique and highly virtuosic rhythm section of Jordan O'Connor (double bass) and Michel DeQuevedo (percussion), the trio creates joy, excitement - and a few other emotions that simply haven't been named yet. At the heart of it; Afro-Cuban rhythms combined with jazz openness and blues sensibilities that give way to lyrical melodies and infectious grooves and riffs.

Their live show leads the audience on a musical foray as rich and diverse as the the city they live in. The arrangements are transparent, the mood is intimate and the songs, uplifting. Inspired by world rhythms and world travel, the trio revels in the new interpretations unveiled at each performance through the magic of improvisation.

Awards

Winner of the SOCAN award for best original composition at the Montréal Jazz Festival and The Best Band Award at the Vienne (France) Jazz Festival. St-Laurent has been featured on over 30 recordings, has produced albums, written scores for short films and theatre, and toured extensively in Europe and Canada.

Eric St-Laurent: Planet

by Dan Bilawsky
September 28, 2016

Given the fact that guitarist Eric St-Laurent pulls from many different places and styles in his work, it's tempting to consider him a musical polyglot. The truth, however, is that he really only speaks a single language--his own, which just so happens to be influenced and informed by everything from Afro-Cuban grooves to bebop lines, classical music to rock, and pop to minimalism. All of that and more blends together and/or surfaces in organic form on the short and pleasing ...

Album Review

Eric St-Laurent Trio: Ruby

by Jerry D'Souza
September 9, 2011

Montreal born guitarist Eric St-Laurent learned to play the instrument in his home town before moving to New York, where he mastered the art of improvisation. While many jazz musicians would have been happy to find a grounding in New York, St-Laurent had a wider vision. He then moved to Berlin, where he played with German and Scandinavian bands during the 10 years he lived there. As an adjunct, he also began composing music for film. With that under his ...

"Eric St. Laurent and his trio have to be seen to be believed. One of the most unique, kick-ass bands in the country!" Jaymz Bee - Jazz FM 91