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 Bass Player Paul Johnston moved to Montreal from Ottawa in 1990 to study jazz bass at McGill University. Before completing his studies he began working at clubs and festivals as well as on radio and television in Montreal, Toronto, Quebec, Ottawa, Kingston. He was a founding member of the jazz group Panache, with whom he won a Jazz Report award for jazz vocal group of the year in 1996. He returned to McGill to study sound recording in 1999. In 2001 Paul completed the highly regarded M. Mus in sound recording. While remaining on the jazz scene as a bass player, he has branched out as a producer/engineer.
Geoff Lapp Trio's Best of 2008 List: Plus Stay Tuned for New Music, Vote for what should be included on our new CD
Newsletter No 1.
Bonjour mes amis.Saluti da Montreal Grüße aus Montreal, Kanada
モントリオール、カナダからのご挨拶 Groeten uit Montreal, Canada
Firstly , I want to thank all of you for your support; for coming to our shows, buying our CDs, reading our newsletter and telling friends about us.
Dear friends, fans and family, I want to wish you all a belated HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009! Bet you never thought you would receive a newsletter from Geoff Lapp. Well, wonders never cease. Of course, I have to thank Lorraine, my spouse of many years for making many things happen. Most of which are mentioned in this newsletter.
2008 has been one crazy year so far. Stock market crashes, Obama ( Oh Happy Day)..and then my attempt at a newsletter. Seriously speaking, since it has been more than 2 years since I released my first cd as a leader I though it was time to send off a newsletter to recap all the news and tidbits that have transpired. So here goes. To make it easy, (for me) I made a list. This is not about patting ourselves on the back..well, maybe it is.
The Geoff Lapp Trio' Best of 2008 list:
1. Completing a whole new set of songs for our upcoming album! We are finally ready to hit the studio in February. Yea! Vote on the tunes you want to see included. I created a poll for those of you who want to be involved in the voting process. The new Cd will be released by late summer. If you will be in town please send us your email address if you want to come to the Cd Release Party.
2. "Stained Glass" received airplay on more than 25 radio stations worldwide, inclduing the BBC, plus coverage in blogs & podcasts.
3. "Yo Bro" gets voted into the Top Ten at Ourstage for more than 7 months consecutive. It's nice to know that the material is being appreciated by all kinds of people.
4. I performed at the Lincoln Center in New York with Francois Richard and we recorded with singer Stephanie Lalibertie.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zfbRvJTcLk
5. We were nominated for Best Artist in Jazz - First Annual Fame Games Effigy Awards 2007 (aired on ABC Networks) It's a hoot!
6. We Played the "Decanted Series "in Montreal along with a memorable show at The Maison De la Culture.
7. "Stained Glass has received excellent reviews," I breath a sigh of relief, Check out these nice accolades here: http://cdbaby.com/cd/lapp
8. "Stained Glass" was named one of Top 10 Canadian Jazz Albums of 2007 by Jazz Columnist Len Dobbin Thanks Len, for your support
9. Lorraine is still our Manager, whew! Thanks to her work, I licensed "Zack In The Box" I hope to do more of that. It's a learning process for the both of us.
10.The feedback from listeners from all walks of life has been remarkably positive. I get emails from time to time that are much appreciated. Keep them coming in folks.
Odds and Ends
I started a blog, actually two.The other blog link is here:www.ourstage.com/profile/geofflapptrio/posts.rss
I opened a Twitter account, Yes...I am tweeting on Twitter, it's actually quite interesting. Follow me here:http://twitter.com/geofflapptrio
Updates on where to get Stained Glass:
Don't laugh, you can even buy it directly from Facebook. Ok laugh, it's good for you.The music is for sale in all the right places such as Amazon, Itunes and cdbaby..even Wallmart. You can also call 1-800-BUY-MY-CD to order by phone.
JAZZ HOUSE CONCERTS
CONCERTS IN YOUR HOME Some facts about the new project:
Watch the Video at concertsinyourhome.com to find out all about how to be a host.
Don't forget about hosting your very own JAZZ HOUSE CONCERT in 2009!!! They are a catching on. Just find me a piano and we will be there. We need a minimum of 25 people.This is the First Series of Jazz House Concerts. If you wish to attend please send an email to gonefishing@geofflap.com and put in subject line "Jazz House Concerts"
Admission is 20 dollars.
RSVP Only
We have room for 22 people. No more than that.
Snacks will be provided.
Note:It's a smoke free house. Well, most of the time.
We also have dogs & cats.
Shoes to be left at door. Japanese style.
Hope to see you .
BOOKS AND RECORDS TO CONSIDER:
Jazz Anecdotes has released a 2nd version ..the 1st one is a gas.
I did enjoy Herbie Hancock's new cd. Of course, I am always listening to Bill Evans. Some things never change.
Upcoming Events in Montreal and abroad:
Summer concerts and a tour to Denmark in the planning stages. Lorraine has started the planning process and it looks to be promising but much work to get it going.
Appearances with Francoise Richard at the Montreal Jazz Festival.
Endorsements: Inspired by my late Aunt Margaret, who sponsored a child for many many years, I decided to sign up for Plan Canada. Here is the link for those of you who would like to help.
Very best regards to all of you
Geoff Lapp Trio/Lorraine Craig
gonefishing AT geofflapp.com
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Drummer David Laing was born in Kitchener Ontario and grew up in a musical family. He was introduced to jazz music by his father and older brother. Dave studied at McGill University in Montreal and began his professional career shortly thereafter. In the past fifteen years he has recorded, toured, and performed with such national and international stars as Jimmy Heath, Junior Cook, Ed Bickert, Denzal Sinclaire, Ben Monder, and Ranee Lee. He currently resides in Montreal where he also teaches at McGill University.