Mike Essoudry Trio
Exploring new worlds and spaces in jazz through standards and not so standard standards, this trio will take you there. Mike Essoudry – DrumsSage Reynolds – BassDeniz Lim-Sersan – Keys
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James Arif Noise Komplaints (JANK)
JANK is an Ottawa-based street brass band led by James Arif on Sousaphone, with Matthew Evans on alto Saxophone, and Dylan Cudmore on Drumset and marching Percussion. They perform a mix of old-time trad jazz best suited to a New Orleans street corner, funky, more modern jazz befitting the hippest studio environment, and pop classics
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Peter Turner and Peter Brown – Notes from the Dirty Thirties
Trombonist Peter Turner is known for his work in the traditional jazz scenes in Ottawa and Toronto – as well as for his vast repertoire of jazz standards and lesser-known early-20th century tunes. Lanark-based Peter Brown is a pianist, singer and songwriter whose professional experience includes touring with major blues acts, playing for theatre companies,
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Grace Clark & Siji Olunuga
Growing up in Yellowknife, on the edge of the arctic, Métis artist Grace Clark draws inspiration from nature and seasons in the north, creating a dynamic Indie-pop sound. Grace’s sweet melodies and passionate lyrics build a delicate but enticing world reflecting on love, loss and the world around her. Captivating and distinctive, Siji Olunuga is
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Albert Kaprielian Trio
Albert Kaprielian, vocals and piano; Paul Soble – acoustic bass; Ron Rancourt – drums. Albert Kaprielian and his band of seasoned performers cover a wide range of genres including jazz, classic rock, R&B, folk, country, blues and more. Albert and his friends enjoy the ambiance of the MSL and like to engage with the audience
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The Playlist
The Playlist combines 3 of Ottawa’s most eminent instrumentalists performing together for the first time in this exciting new experimental jazz project. The group features Deniz Lim-Sersan on keys/synth, Marc Decho on electric bass and Stephen Adubofuor on drums.
Joe McDonald Trio
Ottawa valley-bred singer/songwriter and guitar extraordinaire Joe McDonald effortlessly weaves melody, emotion and precise flatpick-style guitar together like flowers on a finely tailored cowboy shirt. Joe performs numerous shows a year as a solo artist and as a band leader, and is known for his warm rapport with audiences, diverse musicianship and accomplished songwriting. He
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Bob Johnson (sax)Gilles Massie (guitar)Dave Miller (keys)Bill Brown (drums)Kevin Cooke (bass)
Pimienta
Pimienta perform a spicy blend of Latin jazz that packs a rhythmic punch! For over a decade, Karen Rauh (piano), Mark Fraser (bass), and Allyson Rogers (drums) have been digging deep into the Latin jazz repertoire, pulling out overlooked gems, and adding their own flavour to Cuban and Brazilian classics. The seasoned players in this
Kenny Hayes
Kenny Hayes is an award-winning* Ottawa-based singer-songwriter, actor, performer and teacher. He wrote, arranged, mixed, and produced his first EP Lightning…and Other Fears, released in 2022, which also included his first single Shower You Off Me. He collaborated with Ottawa singer-songwriter Alex Diab to pen Alex’s single All My Days, and with Dutch songwriter &