- Chantale -
Pianist and Composer
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A native of Quebec, Canada, jazz pianist Chantale began studying music at the age of 8. At 15, the piano became Chantale’s passion. From 1997 to 1999, she studied jazz piano with James Gelfand at College Marie-Victorin in Montreal, followed by 4 years at McGill University where she received her degree in Jazz Piano Performance. In 2005, Chantale met famous pianist Kenny Barron and although she studied with him for a short period of time, this encounter proved to be so inspiring to Chantale both as a pianist and composer that she realized jazz had become her deepest calling. For the past years, Chantale has been busy performing in Canada, U.S. and Europe as a soloist and in trios, quartets, and big bands. Silent Strength her self-produced debut recording album with Peter Washington on bass and Lewis Nash on drums. This album has been met with great reviews and features many of her original compositions. |
After releasing Silent Strength, the music of Chantale Gagné has been played on radio in Australia, Argentina, Colombia, Greece, New Zealand, Poland, Byelorussia, Canada, the United States, Netherlands, Scotland, England, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, and Macedonia.
In October 2008, Chantale was honored by Radio-Canada in receiving the distinction Révélation Radio-Canada Musique 2008-09. In 2009, the American jazz magazines, Jazz Times, Cadence, and JazzWax.com, as well as the German Magazine, Jazz Podium, have been positively reviewing the album Silent Strength.
Wisdom Of The Water, her 2010 release, demonstrates a totally different sound with a strong folk/heartland influence that she reveals as a composer as well as a pianist. Vibes player Joe Locke is featured on this album along with Peter Washington on bass and Lewis Nash on drums.
The music on The Left Side Of The Moon, produced in 2014, is inspired by the acceptance of the mystery of life. It includes 10 original pieces and an arrangement of the traditional french song “À la claire fontaine.”
Chantale is quickly gaining attention and respect within our community. She is a talented pianist and composer and we are thrilled to have her as part of our Lowcountry Pianist & Co. LLC team.
In October 2008, Chantale was honored by Radio-Canada in receiving the distinction Révélation Radio-Canada Musique 2008-09. In 2009, the American jazz magazines, Jazz Times, Cadence, and JazzWax.com, as well as the German Magazine, Jazz Podium, have been positively reviewing the album Silent Strength.
Wisdom Of The Water, her 2010 release, demonstrates a totally different sound with a strong folk/heartland influence that she reveals as a composer as well as a pianist. Vibes player Joe Locke is featured on this album along with Peter Washington on bass and Lewis Nash on drums.
The music on The Left Side Of The Moon, produced in 2014, is inspired by the acceptance of the mystery of life. It includes 10 original pieces and an arrangement of the traditional french song “À la claire fontaine.”
Chantale is quickly gaining attention and respect within our community. She is a talented pianist and composer and we are thrilled to have her as part of our Lowcountry Pianist & Co. LLC team.
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Chantale's Sample Song List
Note: This is not a comprehensive list. Many selections available upon request.
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PIANO SELECTIONS
CLASSICAL
Air from (Water Music) - Handel
Air on the G String - Bach
Allegro Maestoso (from Water Music) - Handel
Bist Du Bei Mir (You Are with Me) - Bach
Canon in D - Pachelbel
Clair de Lune (Abridged) - Debussy
Fur Elise - Beethoven
Hornpipe (from Water Music) - Handel
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring - Bach
Largo - Handel
Ode to Joy - Beethoven
Trumpet Tune - Purcell
Trumpet Voluntary - Clarke
Wedding March (Traditional “Here Comes the Bride”) - Wagner
Wedding March (Traditional Bridal Recessional) - Mendelssohn
JAZZ
All of Me - Dean Martin
Autumn Leaves - Eva Cassidy
Besame Mucho - Andrea Bocelli
Beyond the Sea - Bobby Darin
Call Me Irresponsible - Frank Sinatra
Come Fly with Me - Frank Sinatra
Come Rain or Come Shine - Ray Charles
Fly me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra
Girl from Ipanema - Frank Sinatra
I’ll Be Seeing You - Billie Holiday
It Had to be You - Frank Sinatra
I’ve Got You Under my Skin - Frank Sinatra
je t'embrasse - Blossom Dearie
L-O-V-E - Nat King Cole
Mona Lisa - Nat King Cole
Moon River - Andy Williams
My Way - Frank Sinatra
Our Love is Here to Stay - Ella Fitzgerald
Some Day My Prince Will Come - Miles Davis
Tenderly - Nat King Cole
That’s Amore - Dean Martin
The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra
Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
You Make Me Feel So Young - Frank Sinatra
Young at Heart - Frank Sinatra
What a Difference a Day Made - Dinah Washington
When I Fall in Love - Nat King Cole
OLDIES
Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Frankie Valli
Earth Angel - The Penguins
Unchained Melody - Righteous Brothers
You Are So Beautiful - Joe Cocker
What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
POP / ROCK
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
All of Me - John Legend
Amazed - Lonestar
Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
How Would You Feel - Ed Sheeran
I Just Called to Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder
I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
I Won't Give Up - Jason Mraz
Just the Way You Are - Billy Joel
Then - Brad Paisley
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
Your Song - Elton John
R&B / SOUL
For You - Kenny Lattimore
How Sweet it is to be Loved by You - Marvin Gaye
Next Breath - Tank
When a Man Loves a Woman - Percy Sledge
TRADITIONAL
Amazing Grace - Spiritual
Danny Boy - Folk Ballad
La Vie en Rose - Édith Piaf
CHANTALE'S FAVORITE ARTISTS
Sting
Stevie Wonder
Michael Buble
Celine Dion
Brian McKnight
Lionel Richie
Tony Bennett
The Beatles
Edith Piaf
Jacques Brel
Charles Aznavour
Michel Legrand
Louis Armstrong
Frank Sinatra
Nat King Cole
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