What If I
WINNER OF THE YYC MUSIC AWARD FOR 2020 – JAZZ RECORDING OF THE YEAR
INDEPENDENT RELEASE 2019
Jazz pianist Andréa Petrity’s second album What If I showcases her talent as composer and arranger featuring her original compositions. It speaks of various styles, tempos and feels as the musical tales unfold and are expressed through Andréa and her trio members drummer Robin Tufts and bassist Stefano Valdo.
All compositions written and arranged by Andréa except Can’t Help Falling In Love written by Peretti / Creatore / Weiss.
Track Listing
- Conversations In My Head
- Can’t Help Falling In Love
- Untitled Two
- What If I
- Bop Song
- Falling Out Of Love With Love
- He Said, She Said
- Some People Have It Made
- Stay
“I wanted to write melodies that sing, songs that tell stories” says Andréa.
“I like to connect with my audiences at my live performances. I enjoy sharing stories; happy and sad. We all have a lot in common”.
“The music, inspiration and love comes from a higher place and I hope to always connect to that spirit. My Wish is for you to enjoy”. A. Petrity
It’s About Time
INDEPENDENT RELEASE 2014
Pianist Andréa Petrity’s debut CD, “It’s About Time”, was recorded in August 2014 and showcases her talents as a composer and arranger featuring her original compositions and fresh arrangements of familiar standards. She is very happy and feels blessed to have recorded this CD with such lovely and talented Calgary musicians which include her regular trio members Stefano Valdo on bass and Robin Tufts on drums. Saxophonist Pat Belliveau joins them on a few tunes.
Track Listing
- P.M.S.
- Szerettem Egy Barna Kislányt
- Harlem Nocturne
- If You Could See Me Now
- It’s About Time
- Unbroken Promises
- Every Time We Say Goodbye
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Canadian Songbook
MAPL QUINTET – andréa petrity / Frank Rackow / Stefano valdo / Robin Tufts / Nynne Collins
INDEPENDENT RELEASE 2014
In the autumn of 2014 MAPL released their first recording, “Canadian Songbook”, featuring fresh arrangements of some great Canadian tunes as well as original, instrumental compositions.
MAPL brings together the talents of five musicians who share a love of improvisation and great songwriting. The group tackles the Great Canadian songbook and reworks some classic Canadian songs. The result is a musically sophisticated, but highly accessible hybrid of jazz and pop that has been pleasing audiences in the Calgary area since 2010.
Track Listing
- Bird on a Wire
- Run to You
- One Day I Walk
- Monkeying Around
- Constant Craving
- Altered States
MAPL is a quintet of Calgary musicians dedicated to exploring the possibilities of The Great Canadian Songbook. Since it’s formation in 2011, MAPL has been bringing its innovative expressions of songs by writers such as Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Bruce Cockburn, Daniel Lanois and many more, to audiences in Calgary and southern Alberta. With backgrounds in jazz, pop, traditional and classical music, the musicians of MAPL bring both a restless curiosity and a healthy respect for these great songs.
The group features arrangements by pianist Andréa Petrity who writes for the beautiful musical talents of band members Frank Rackow on saxophones, bassist Stefano Valdo, Robin Tufts on drums and vocalist Nynne Collins. Original compositions are also featured by group members.
MAPL has performed in a variety of venues throughout Calgary and Southern Alberta including BeatNiq, Ironwood Stage & Grill, Lolita’s Lounge, Cliff Bungalow Jazz Concert Series, Pro Arts Society, 2012 Canada Day Festivities at Calgary’s Prince’s Island Park, Okotoks Rotary Performing Arts Centre and Theatre 1308.
