Normand Glaude's new artistic endeavour is the chromatic harmonica, however he is mostly known as a double bassist around Ottawa where he has been playing for over 25 years. He rekindled his love for harmonica, the very first instrument he played, when Tim Bedner approached him to contribute on his solo album project, Of Light and Shadow (2012), where Normand's sound can be heard throughout the recording.

In this concert on chromatic harmonica entitled “Toots' Suite”, Normand Glaude pays tribute to Toots Thielemans, arguably the finest jazz harmonica player of his time. On the program will be some of Toots' signature compositions along with other songs that Toots' musical soul forever touched with his unmistakable sound.

Normand Glaude: Chromatic Harmonica

Steve Boudreau: Piano

Tim Bedner: Guitar

Tom Denison: Bass

Scott Latham: Drum

The Rimbach/Bedner Quartet’s repertoire includes music by Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, Pat Metheny, the Beatles and Antonio Carlos Jobim, each song carefully re-arranged to incorporate this group’s unique twists and grooves.

with saxophonist Vince Rimbach

Cover|Me is actually two concerts in one. In the first set, Elise Letourneau covers the songs of other artists - songs that have shaped her and moved her - in her signature earthy jazz-blues style. In the second set, Elise offers a rare performance of her own songs.

with trombonist Mark Ferguson

with bassist Normand Glaude

with guitarist Nathan Corr

with flutist René Lavoie

with bass and harmonica player Normand Glaude