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Born in Quebec, Canada on June 5, 1980 pianist Chantale Gagné began studying music at the age of 8 and at fifteen she fulfilled her passion witht he piano. From 1997 to 1999 she studied jazz piano with James Gelfand at College Marie-Victorin in Montreal, Canada. Following this with four years at McGill University, she graduated with a degree in Jazz Piano Performance.

In 2005, Chantale met pianist Kenny Barron, studied with him and was inspired both as a pianist and composer of jazz. She has since been busy performing throughout Canada, United States. and Europe in trio, quartet, piano solo and big band configurations.

Silent Strength, is her self-produced debut trio album with bassist Peter Washington and drummer Lewis Nash featuring many of her original compositions. Garnering wonderful reviews it has received global radio play.

Gagné’s sophomore album, Wisdom Of The Water, released in 2010 adds a folk/heartland influence along with vibraphonist Joe Locke along with Washington and Nash. Her third album, The Left Side Of The Moon, has saxophonist Steve Wilson joining the resident rhythm team.

Pianist and composer Chantale Gagné, who has received the distinction Révélation Radio-Canada Musique 2008-09, continues to perform, record and tour.

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