Past events

Souljazz Orchestra at Le Petit Chicago

Friday, July 30 - 9:30 p.m.
Admission: TBA

Philippe Lafrenière - drums
Zakari Frantz - alto sax, soprano sax, flute
Pierre Chrétien - electric piano, clavinet, organ
Raymond Murray - baritone sax, alto sax
Marielle Rivard - vocals, shekere
Steven Patterson - tenor sax

With its raw blaring horns, dusty vintage keyboards, and fierce earthquaking percussion, the Souljazz Orchestra is redefining modern groove music, creating a potent new blend of Funk, Soul, Jazz, Afrobeat, African and Latin styles.

Souljazz's new album, Rising Sun, was released in February on Strut Records. This is the group's first all-acoustic afro-jazz album. Playing over thirty different instruments, the musicians create a rich soundscape of otherworldly jazz, driven by heavy African rhythms and soulful vamps. The esoteric arrangements and fiery improvisations make it one of the Souljazz Orchestra's most unique offerings.

www.souljazzorchestra.com

Le Petit Chicago
50 Promenade du Portage
Gatineau, Québec
819-483-9843
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Friday Night Jazz at Café Paradiso: Mark Ferguson Duo

Friday, July 30 - 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.
$3 entertainment charge

Mark Ferguson - piano, trombone
Mike Tremblay - sax

Café Paradiso
199 Bank Street
613-565-0657
www.cafeparadiso.ca

Renée Yoxon Trio at Bacci Bistro Jazzy Fridays

Friday, July 30 - 6 to 9 p.m.
Reservations recommended

Renée Yoxon - vocals
Rob Martin - guitar
Mark Fraser - bass

The Bacci Bistro offers jazz every Friday night. This week, the Renée Yoxon Trio will entertain the crowd. Come and relax after your week of work and taste the delicious cuisine of Bacci Bistro, a nice Italian restaurant on Promenade du Portage in Hull!

From a world class wine bar to an intimate dining room, Bacci Bistro is a welcoming culinary and social experience.

Bacci Bistro
77 Promenade du Portage
Gatineau, Secteur Hull
819-771-2224
www.baccibistro.com/

Mike Essoudry’s Mash Potato Mashers at Irene's Pub

Friday, July 30 - 9:30 p.m.
Cover: $8

Mike Essoudry's Mash Potato Mashers

Mike Essoudry - percussion
Matt Ouimet - percussion
Brian Sanderson - tuba / souzaphone
Mike Schultz - trombone
Ryan Purchase - trombone
Nick Dyson - trumpet
Rick Rangno - trumpet
Tyler Cyr - saxophone
Linsey Wellman - alto saxophone

Mike Essoudry's Mash Potato Mashers is a new and unique band in Ottawa. It is a parade style band (two drummers and seven horn players) that plays originals and covers in a Balkan, 2nd line, Klezmer, Brazilian and reggae/ska styles. The band's repertoire includes Hungarian folk tunes, Wade Hemsworth, Zigaboo Modeleste, Toots, Paul Simon, Greek folk tunes, Klezmer tunes, Balkan tunes, and originals. And it's very danceable.

See the OJS story about the Mashers here.

Irene's Pub
885 Bank Street
Ottawa, ON K1S 3W4
(613) 230-4474
www.irenespub.ca

Steve Boudreau Duo at Café Paradiso

Thursday, July 29 - 7 to 10 p.m.
$3 entertainment charge

Steve Boudreau - piano
Mark Ferguson - trombone

Steve and Mark will play duets of originals by both as well as some favourite arrangements.