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This show is a co-presentation of IMOO and Debaser 7:00: Bernard Stepien’s A Very Ayler Christmas Bernard Stepien – saxophone, accordion David Broscoe – woodwinds Jennifer Giles – accordion Rory Magill – drums, xylophone John Higney – guitar David Jackson – guitar Linsey Wellman – woodwinds Join us as we celebrate the season with a … Read more

***SPECIAL LOCATION: THIS CONCERT WILL BE HELD AT PRESSED (750 GLADSTONE)*** Cut and Gouge solo trumpet cd release Set 1: Craig Pedersen – solo trumpet Set 2: Craig Pedersen – trumpet Mark Molnar – cello Set 3: Craig Pedersen – trumpet Mark Molnar – cello, electronics David Broscoe – woodwinds, electronics Scott Warren – drums, … Read more

***Note: this show is on Friday at 9pm rather than our usual Sunday at 7pm*** Friday, 27 November, 9pm Raw Sugar Cafe (692 Somerset W)$10/PWYC Ken Aldocroft – guitar Linsey Wellman – saxophone Aldcroft solo + Wellman solo + Alcroft/Wellman duo Ken Aldcroft will be releasing his solo guitar album Mister, Mister. With a rigorous and … Read more

***NOTE – SPECIAL PLACE AND TIME: this concert will be held at Black Squirrel Books and Tea (1073 Bank) at 7:30pm*** Adam Saikaley is a multi-instrumentalist, soloist, collaborator, composer and improviser based in Ottawa, ON. He holds a B. Music at Carleton University in classical piano and electronic music. He plays a Rhodes piano, electric … Read more

We’re excited to present two great saxophonists from Ottawa! Set 1: Canadian Spaces Solo Saxophone Update Bernard Stepien – saxophone Set 2: John Sobol Duo John Sobol – saxophoneGuest TBA

Rakestar Arkestra returns to Raw Sugar, playing music of the fairy godfather of space-jazz, Sun Ra. Don Cummings, Hammond organ Jamie Gullikson, drums Mike Essoudry, drums Scott Warren, spirits Ra-b Frayne, tenor sax (David) Broscoe, alto, bari sax Linsey Wellman, alto sax John Sobol, tenor, bari sax, poetic outbursts Rory Magill, xylophone   https://rakestar3.wordpress.com

In the Sea with Tristan Honsinger Tristan Honsinger – cello Nicolas Caloia – bass Josh Zubot – violin 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 activity ever since. So this group represents an oblique sort … Read more

We’re excited to be starting on our sixth season at IMOO! come join some of Ottawa’s finest improvisers for a celebratory concert.

As part of her cross-country tour, bass clarinetist Kathryn Ladano presents a concert focusing on her recent work in solo improvisation. This performance will feature unaccompanied pieces, often focusing on extended techniques that explore the limits of Ladano’s instrument, as well as exploration with electronics. Kathryn Ladano is one of Canada’s premiere bass clarinetists. She … Read more

***NOTE: SPECIAL LOCATION – Black Squirrel Books (1073 Bank Street – near Sunnyside)*** Bernard Stepien – David Broscoe – Scott Warren This will be a two-part concert: 1st set: Bernard Stepien Accordion Solo inspired by this year’s exceptional winter 2nd set: Accordion Conspiracy: Stepien/Broscoe/Warren vs the Eindhoven in Dialoog Accordion Solo:  Accordion happened to be … Read more