ERIC ST-LAURENT Trio
Eric St-Laurent and his trio have to be seen to be believed. One of the most unique, kick-ass bands in the country!” – Jazz FM91 (Toronto)
Winner of the SOCAN award for Best Original Composition at the Montreal Jazz Festival and The Best Band Award at the Vienne (France) Jazz Festival, Montreal born guitarist, Eric St-Laurent has been featured on over 50 recordings, produced multiple albums, composed scores for short films and theatre, and toured extensively in Europe and Canada. St-Laurent has recorded and toured with Richard Underhill, Sylvie Paquette, Dave Liebman, Slide Hampton, Dave Douglas, Primeau and represented Canada at the International Jazz Guitar Summit in Nice (MIDEM).
His Trio’s latest album Ruby, released September 2011, features Afro-Cuban rhythms combined with Jazz and Blues elements which are the heart of the trio's music.
With the unique and highly virtuosic rhythm section of Jordan O'Connor bass and
Michel DeQuevedo percussion, this band creates joy, excitement - and a few other emotions that simply haven't been named yet.
Winner of the SOCAN award for Best Original Composition at the Montreal Jazz Festival and The Best Band Award at the Vienne (France) Jazz Festival, Montreal born guitarist, Eric St-Laurent has been featured on over 50 recordings, produced multiple albums, composed scores for short films and theatre, and toured extensively in Europe and Canada. St-Laurent has recorded and toured with Richard Underhill, Sylvie Paquette, Dave Liebman, Slide Hampton, Dave Douglas, Primeau and represented Canada at the International Jazz Guitar Summit in Nice (MIDEM).
His Trio’s latest album Ruby, released September 2011, features Afro-Cuban rhythms combined with Jazz and Blues elements which are the heart of the trio's music.
With the unique and highly virtuosic rhythm section of Jordan O'Connor bass and
Michel DeQuevedo percussion, this band creates joy, excitement - and a few other emotions that simply haven't been named yet.
