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Improvising Musicians of Ottawa/Ouatouais (IMOO) graciously acknowledges the support of Ottawa 2017, the JUNO Host Committee, and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition Rory Magill – xylophone Scott Warren – percussion, electronics David Broscoe – reeds, electronics Jennifer Giles – accordion Bernard Stepien – saxophone, accordion Laura Kavanaugh – electronics Ian Birse – electronics David Jackson … Read more

Craig Pedersen – trumpet Elizabeth Millar – clarinet For the second set, they will be joined by: David Broscoe – reeds, electronics Sound of the Mountain A duo featuring the hollowed-out sounds of amplified clarinet and trumpet, Sound of the Mountain comes from a strong history of improv and extended performance techniques, offering their audience … Read more

Connor Bennett – saxophones, electronics Aaron Hutchinson – trumpet, electronics, percussion Eschaton is an improvised noise duet comprising Aaron Hutchinson and Connor Bennett. Based in Hamilton, Ontario, their music is driven by spontaneity and a passion for improvisation. Thick textural noise contrasted with vulnerable horn expressions, Eschaton creates narrative soundscapes that breathe, bend, and distort. They have released cassettes … Read more

This will be the Ottawa release for Paul Newman’s new cd: Music for Solo Tenor Saxophone. Paul Newman – tenor saxophone Ottawa native Paul Newman is a saxophonist and composer. He was educated at St. Francis Xavier University, the Banff Centre and most recently York University, from which he graduated in 2010 with a master’s degree … Read more

Bernard Stepien – saxophone, accordion Jennifer Giles – accordion David Jackson – guitar Adam Saikaley – keyboard David Broscoe – reeds Linsey Wellman – reeds Scott Warren – drums, electronics and perhaps more… Join orchestra chief Bernard Stepien as he leads his merry band of elves through a spirited mash-up of seasonal songs with our … Read more

*****NOTE – SPECIAL DAY AND TIME: WEDNESDAY, 8-10PM***** Jim Denley – flute, alto saxophone Éric Normand – bass, electronics Normally a music group’s recorded output is a tip of an iceberg – most of the music played goes undocumented. Eric Normand and Jim Denley first played together on the 25th of May 2010 in Rimourski, Quebec, a recording of the … Read more

Angela Morris – tenor saxophone, voice Alex Samaras – voice Dustin Carlson – electric guitar, voice Scott Colberg – acoustic bass, voice Rallidae is an intimate and unconventional vocal group founded by composer and saxophonist Angela Morris. Combining songs and improvisation, Rallidae inhabits the increasingly populated sonic space between avant-indie and avant-jazz. Their 2014 EP … Read more

Jamie Gullikson and David Broscoe interpret the paintings of Joan Miró Jamie Gullikson  percussion David Broscoe  reeds, objects, electronics Jamie Gullikson: Facilitator of the Ottawa gamelan ensemble Semara Winangun, drummer of stoner-psych power trio Uvula.  Past projects include rake, rakestar, generator, the Flaps, Christine Fagen and Greg Kelly. David Broscoe: Currently a member of rakestar. … Read more

***NOTE – SPECIAL DAY AND TIME: 8PM ON THANKSGIVING MONDAY, OCTOBER 10*** HOUSE OF COMMON – 11B FAIRMONT AVE (THE STUDIO SPACE BEHIND THE MAIN BUILDING) Gerry Hemingway has been making a living as a composer and performer of solo and ensemble music since 1974. He has led a number of quartet & quintets since … Read more

Welcome back, IMOO! we return from a summer off with a great show featuring some favourites from the Ottawa area.  Join us! Sunday, 4 September, from 7-9pm House of Common (11b Fairmont – round back) Admission is a suggested $5/$10 donation