Improvised Creative Experimental Out
***NOTE – THIS IS OUR FIRST SHOW AT OUR NEW LOCATION: GENERAL ASSEMBLY (5 FAIRMONT)*** Raymond MacDonald is a saxophonist and composer who plays in many collaborative free improvisatory contexts where his roots in jazz and pop music can also be heard in his playing and writing. Working with musicians such as Evan Parker, Marilyn Crispell, … Read more
Wednesday, 2 August – 7pm La Fonderie (211 rue Montcalm, Gatineau) Free admisson Rory Magill – xylphone, percussion Laura Kavanaugh – electronicsIan Birse – electronics David Jackson – guitar, electronics Linsey Wellman – saxophone Join us as we interact with the installation project Endless Landscape (a collaboration of Axenéo7, DAÏMÔN, Galerie UQO and the National … Read more
***NOTE: SPECIAL DAY AND TIME – WEDNESDAY AT 8PM*** location: House of Common (11b Fairmont – the studio space outside the main building) – at one point the show was publicized as being at General assembly – not so! Sound of the Mountain Ensemble with Instant Places and David Broscoe + Arrington de Dionyso / … Read more
***NOTE: SPECIAL DAY, START TIME AND LOCATION*** Monday, May 22 – 9pm Black Squirrel Books (1073 Bank Street) Tristan Honsinger – cello, voice Nicolas Caloia – double bass Tristan Honsinger started improvising in Montreal more than forty years ago, prior to his decisive move to Europe, where he’s been at the centre of improvised music … Read more
We’ve been holding concerts at IMOO since 2010, and we’ve never had a house concert – until now that is! IMOO regular Bradley Evans has graciously offered his place in Kanata (off the March Road Queensway exit) as the location. If you would like to come, email us at: houseconcert@improvisedmoo.com for directions for those of … Read more
Bonnie Kane is a dedicated improvisor, Integrating saxophone, flute, feedback and electronics her work as avant-core, an extreme energy mix of psychedelic rock, hard core, and avant garde jazz. She was influenced by an unusually early exposure to Sun Ra, studies with Sonny Simmons, Paul McCandless, Glenn Moore, Ralph Towner (Oregon), and Jon Raskin (Rova … Read more
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
Jeff Morton presents a very quiet sound and duration performance with an old field drum, tiny speakers, cassette players, and other musical objects. This is a deep listening activity, and we will have to sit close together to hear everything. So bring a pillow if you like, and take care to be comfortable. It’s totally … Read more