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Geoff Lapp
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 overseas.
At home in Quebec, he is a mainstay on the vibrant jazz scene, and has performed with a who’s who of local luminaries: Dave Turner–Michel Donato – Jeri Brown – Bob Mover – Kevin Dean–Peter Leitch – Ranee Lee –- George Evans –Denzil Sinclair –John Labelle –- Charlie Biddle – and the Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir
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”
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