Saturday, November 28th, 7pm
ROBO LOUNGE
275 Carling Avenue, Ottawa
A short sax clip from my COVID video
Don’t miss this immersive experience.
Reserve your seat today!
" Thank you for sharing the stories behind the music"
The Core musicians - Tuba /Drums-/Woodwinds are from the Ottawa Jazz Orchestra. This clip is from one of our NAC shows last year featuring the music of Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw
Set 1: A Brief History of Jazz
David brings his popular, immersive exploration of jazz history to the intimate stage of The ROBO Lounge. Featuring the full quartet, this set uses rich narratives and foundational melodies to bring the stories behind the music to life. Travel through time across the landscapes of jazz—from its fiery New Orleans origins and the elegance of swing to the complex heights of bebop, cool jazz, and modern fusion.
Set 2: The Acoustic Pure-Rhythm Trio Experiments
For the second half of the evening, the lineup reduces to combos of a trio without chordal support to leave transparency and maximize conversation. Shifting fluidly between woodwinds, tuba, drums, and melodic guitar lines, this minimalist approach strips away the traditional harmonic net to lay bare the true essence of live, reactive improvisation.
The Musicians:
David Renaud – Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, and Saxophones
Keith Walton – Tuba
Craig Kennedy – Guitar
Mark Rehder – Drums
Don't miss this unique double-bill experience that is equal parts educational, nostalgic, and radically modern. Secure your tickets early, grab a drink at the bar, and settle in for an unforgettable night of live music!
BIO
David Renaud is an Ottawa-based clarinet player and multi-instrumentalist with over four decades of
professional performance experience. An active freelance musician, he is a regular performer
with National Arts Centre Pops concerts, pit orchestras, symphonic ensembles, and has worked with acclaimed artists across genres. Renaud has released jazz albums including "First Love" & "Encore", collaborating with Canadian jazz veteran Brian Browne, and his most recent album "Journey" collaberating with Steve Boudreau. Dave serves as the clarinet professor at Carleton University’s Music Department