Eric Chapelle was born in Sucy-en -Brie, a suburb of Paris, He migrated to the United States at the age of seven, and since that time, he has lived in California, India, and now in Texas. Chapelle has performed his original compositions around the U.S. for many years. He has created soundtracks for television, film, and commercials and dance. Chapelle released "Our Time" in 1998. In 2002, he produced the album Heart Aid Project, which was released on the Spring Hill Music label. Across the Water is his new 2010 album release, with collaborations with musicians Julia Cory, cellist, Dawn Biega, cellist, and John Inmon, guitarist with Jimmy Lafave, and Eliza Gilkyson. Our Time is an extraordinary debut by a hugely talented artist, released on his on label. Every person I've played this album for has commented on its ravishing beauty. A wonderful composer as well as musician, Eric Chapelle brings a sense of wide-eyed wonder to his music - Steve Ryals for New Age Retailer No matter whether he is working with accompanists on cello, guitar, or accenting his piano with an assortment of high-quality electronic embellishments, or just sitting down at the unadorned ivories, Chapelle never fails to impress with not only his composing versatility or his emotive nuanced playing, but also his heartfelt commitment to producing music which manages to be both accessible yet individualistic. Review of Across the Water - Bill Binkelman for Zone Music Reporter