âThe Geoff Lapp Trioâ has a sound that is quintessentially modern: tasteful, innovative, and infectiously swinging.The group has become a hot draw for aficionados in search of that heady space where soulful and cerebral fuse.

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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 Canadaâs 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 â80âs he became committed to the jazz idiom and has not looked back since then.

He has performed with renowned jazzmen such as Paquito dâRivera, 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 whoâs who of local luminaries.

GEOFF LAPP Press Reviews

ââ¦Lapp demonstrates an equally impressive array of talents as soloist, accompanist and composerâ¦hisâ¦technique contains equal proportions of passion and lyricism, and he has no trouble sustaining the flow of ideasâ¦â
Cadence Jazz Journal, USA

âHeâs one of the cityâs finest pianists, and anyone who has frequented any of the cityâs jazz clubâs knows Geoff Lapp is synonymous with quality musicianship, taste and
flexibility.â Montreal Gazette

âLappâ¦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 bandâ¦â Montreal Gazette

â...considerable compositional skillsâ¦â
The Jazz Report, Toronto

ââ¦take note of the growth of the annual jazz festival that has brought more widespread and well deserved recognition for talented jazz artists like Lappâ¦tastefulâ¦swingingâ¦check out Lappâ â Cadence Jazz Journal, USA

ââ¦confident and sensitive playingâ¦â
The Globe & Mail, Toronto

ââ¦biggest pleasures here provide byâ¦Lappâ¦a wealth of ideasâ¦his skill is obviousâ¦â Montreal Gazette

ââ¦handsome sampling of bop and balladsâ¦â Winnipeg Free Press

ââ¦as Oliver Jones moves up in the jazz world, younger Montreal players take his place: Geoff Lapp, pianistâ¦â Ottawa Citizen

âQuant au pianiste Geoff Lapp, il complète bien la formation par un style trè recherché. Ses pièces en trio parmis les points forts du disque.â LF

âAu piano, Lapp a un style qui se singularise par sa fluidité et son à-propos â les notes de Lapp arrivent toujours à pointâ¦à lâaise dans tous les tempi, Lapp sâaffiche comme un des meilleurs pianistes au Canadaâ


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