| Biography: In the competitive world of the Los Angeles music scene, pianist and composer
Geoff Aymar has successfully carved a niche for himself for over twenty years.
He’s been playing some of the finest hotels, clubs, and exclusive private functions in Los Angeles and his long tenure at a number of venues is a testament to his musicianship and his loyal following.
Originally from Connecticut, Geoff studied jazz guitar privately while also playing in various rock/pop bands as a teenager. His interest in improvising and composing music of all genres was his passion from the beginning. Upon being accepted to the prestigious Berklee College of Music as a guitarist, Geoff switched over to the piano which fully won his heart after hearing Chick Corea play solo piano at the Newport Jazz Festival.
After a short stay in Boston, Geoff moved to Los Angeles and landed his first steady gig just four days after arriving. Since then he has been making a living playing music five to seven nights a week both solo and with a variety of groups at fine establishments such as the Beverly Hills Hotel, The Four Seasons, and the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. The list of people Geoff has performed for make up a "who's who" of the entertainment, business and political world..from Arnold Schwarzenegar and Elizabeth Taylor to England's Prince Andrew and William F. Buckley Jr.
Over the years Geoff has had the opportunity to play with some of the finest jazz musicians in town including Eugene Wright (Dave Brubeck), Johnny Kirkwood (Louis Jordan, Dinah Washington), Larry Koonse, Luther Hughes (Gene Harris), Al Mckibbon (Thelonious Monk), Ron Eschete, Andy Simpkins (George Shearing, Gene Harris), Kendall Kay, John Pisano, Paul Kriebech, Robert Kyle, Frank Potenza among many others.
His first two jazz CD’s of standards with his trio received excellent reviews and airplay on KLON (KJJZ)and a number of other stations around the country.
His composing has included the satirical song “Me” sung by Meryl Streep that opened the movie “Death Becomes Her” as well as commercial pop songs and instrumental jazz and theme songs for various tv/internet projects.
“Can’t Stop Now” on Rigamarole Records is Geoff’s first all original CD which features guitarist Larry Koonse, bassist David May and drummer Kendall Kay. It is a melodic mixture of smooth Bossa Novas, evocative ballads with a few toe tapping blues thrown into the mix. It was produced by legendary producer/engineer Malcolm Cecil (Stevie Wonder, Gil Scott Heron).
Geoff continues to play a long running gig with his trio every Sunday for brunch in the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
“Can’t Stop Now” is available online at Cdbaby.com/geoffaymar and can also be found on various downloading sites such as Itunes.com
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