Parc X trio is a Montreal-based contemporary jazz trio featuring Gabriel Vinuela-Pelletier (piano and compositions), Alex Lefaivre (bass and compositions) and Alain Bourgeois (drums).
To celebrate its 10 year anniversary, Parc X Trio released its seventh recording, Dream, in April 2017. Pursuing the electric trio format, the group’s latest musical explorations showcase their typical original blend of pop song structures, contemporary jazz harmonies, staggering dynamics and break-beat grooves over odd time signatures.
As complex as the music might seem on paper, the trio navigates through the material effortlessly with grace and power. New to the table is the group’s foray into studio production. A subtle and tasteful approach to electronic music production spices up the album sonically over the eight original compositions from all three members. One of the album’s highlights is a reworking of Tchaikovsky’s theme from Swan Lake where Parc X trio sonic imprint takes the original classic into the XXIst century.
Parc X trio began its journey 10 years ago in an old duplex in Parc-Extension, one of Montreal’s most multi-cultural boroughs. Vinuela-Pelletier and Lefaivre met while studying at the University of Montreal where they quickly became close friends.
The following year, they also became neighbors and the basement of that building became their local hub for playing, practicing and writing music 24/7.
After a couple of years honing their craft on jazz standards, the two young men began composing music for what would be their first album released in 2009. They quickly found their own voice combining intricate polyrhythms, groove-based beats, compelling melodies as well as electronic and rock elements into their compositions.
Ten years later, the duplex is long gone, but the friendship is still strong. To date, Parc X trio has released five records and one EP, has been awarded the TD Grand Prize for Jazz at the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal in 2010, has done a countless number of shows and tour regularly throughout Canada, Mexico, USA and Europe.
Canadian jazz luminary, saxophonist Phil Dwyer, introduced Parc X Trio to Studio Live and we are excited to hear this great Trio in action on June 21 at 8 p.m.
Parc X Trio will perform its acoustic session with Studio Live’s beautiful Yamaha C-7 grand piano. Studio Live is located at 2679 Beaufort Avenue at First Avenue in Cumberland. Advance tickets, $20, are available at Bop City Records, Courtenay and Rider’s Pizza, Cumberland as well as online by e-transfer to studiolivestudio@gmail.com.
At the door: $25. Seating is limited so grab your tickets now for what promises to be a great performance.