An intimate evening of storytelling, swing, and reactive improvisation with David Renaud & Friends.
Saturday, November 28th, 7pm
ROBO LOUNGE
275 Carling Avenue, Ottawa
" Thank you for sharing the stories behind the music"
Watch a quick preview of David on saxophone
Live performance featuring Ottawa Jazz Orchestra members on woodwinds, tuba, and drums, capturing a National Arts Centre tribute to Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw featuring David Renaud
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 immersive experience.
Secure your tickets early, grab a drink at the bar, settle in for an unforgettable night of live music!
BIO
Ottawa-based clarinetist and multi-instrumentalist David Renaud brings over 40 years of professional experience to the stage. He performs with the National Arts Centre Pops, local pit orchestras, and symphonic groups, and has recorded jazz projects such as First Love and Encore with Brian Browne, as well as Journey with Steve Boudreau. Renaud is also the clarinet professor in the Music Department at Carleton University.