Improvising & Experimental Music of Ottawa and Outwards. [2010 to 2023]

***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

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