Established in 2019 in Ottawa, Ontario, Finely Tuned Elephant is a Canadian electric jazz rock fusion trio. Merging influences from global music, contemporary jazz, and progressive rock, they are known for creating a dynamic and thrilling sonic experience, with technical, catchy compositions and electrifying live performances. The band released their second self-produced album “The Fast […]
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3 of Ottawa’s stalwart musicians playing music from the hardbop era, fusion, and originals. The music of Chick Corea, Wayne Shorter, Thelonious Monk, Frank Gambale, and more. Valeriy Nehovara – drums Normand Glaude – bass Justin Duhaime is a passionate professional guitarist with a deep commitment to music. He is the first musician ever to
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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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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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Kyle Morris is a singer-songwriter from Carrot River, Saskatchewan, currently living in Ottawa, Ontario. Frequently compared to both Michael Bublé and John Mayer, his easy-listening adult-contemporary repertoire pulls strongly from both jazz and blues genres, blended with the driving intensity of rock. Silky smooth vocals and boundless charm, Kyle is excited to share the holiday
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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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, 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 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.
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
