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Nicole Ratté, a well-known jazz vocalist in the Ottawa-Gatineau area, pays tribute to one of her favorite composers, Michel Legrand. This is an invitation to dive into the repertoire of this fascinating and passionate artist who composed hundreds of songs and film scores, and who recorded more than 100 albums during his prolific career. You will hear many of Michel Legrand’s most beautiful songs as well as some lesser-known pieces that are just as delightful, whether in English or in French. Soft romantic songs will share the stage with energetic rhythms while a touch of humour will colour the whole performance. Nicole will be accompanied by talented musicians Tim Bedner on guitar, Normand Glaude on bass, René Lavoie on saxophone and Mike Essoudry on drums.

Bill Coon and Tim Bedner Art of the Jazz Guitar Duo

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GigSpace, 953 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa

Join two of Canada's finest jazz guitarists for an intimate and evocative evening of standards and original compositions. Hailing from Vancouver, Juno-nominated guitarist Bill Coon and Ottawa's award-winning guitar master Tim Bedner explore the art of the duo as they treat you to a wonderful evening of interplay, lyricism, harmonic richness and subtle nuances.

Tickets are $25

Edra Silva and Tim Bedner Duo

The Shed on Sparks Street , Sparks Street , Ottawa

Edra Silva and Tim Bedner are excited to be appearing at the Ottawa Jazz Festival on Tuesday June 27th, at the Shed on Sparks Street! You will be delighted by the unique sound and interplay of voice and two guitars, as Edra's lyrics and scat singing intertwine through favourite Latin and jazz standards. Tim will exhilarate you as always with his impeccable guitar mastery.

Tim Bedner and Edra Silva @ GigSpace

GigSpace Ottawa, 953 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa

Edra and Tim are excited to be appearing at GigSpace for their inaugural performance together! You will be delighted by the unique sound and interplay of voice and two guitars, as Edra's lyrics and scat singing intertwine through favourite Latin and jazz standards. Tim Bedner will exhilarate you as always with his impeccable and flawless guitar mastery.

In person tickets are $25 and online streaming tickets are $19

TROIKA LATIN JAZZ TRIO

La FAB sur Mill, 8 Chemin Mill Chelsea, Chelsea, QC J9B 1K8

Troika Latin Jazz Trio is René Lavoie playing saxophones and flute, Tim Bedner on 7-string guitar, and multi-percussionist René Fortier. The uncommon instrumentation and the musicians’ love for Cuban and Brazilian rhythms make Troika a very unique ensemble. The trio explores a wide range of repertoire from the Great American Songbook to classic and contemporary jazz compositions, in addition to some of the finest composers from Brazil and Cuba. Troika really grooves and you just might want to get up and dance!

Normand Glaude Trio

Montgomery Scotch Lounge, &50 Gladstone Avenue, Ottawa

While he played the double bass for 30 years in various venues and groups, Normand has rekindled his passion for the harmonica over the last decade, the very first instrument he played. A great fan of Toots Thielemans and of Jazz Chromatic Harmonica, he will soon release his first album of original music entitled “Something to Say”. For this performance, he will perform some of his original material, along with a fine selection of standards with Latin, Funk and Swing overtones. He will be accompanied by Tim Bedner on 7-string guitar and by Scott Latham on vibraphone.

Troika Latin Jazz Trio is René Lavoie playing saxophones and flute, Tim Bedner on 7-string guitar, and multi-percussionist René Fortier. The uncommon instrumentation and the musicians’ love for Cuban and Brazilian rhythms make Troika a very unique ensemble. The trio explores a wide range of repertoire from the Great American Songbook to classic and contemporary jazz compositions, in addition to some of the finest composers from Brazil and Cuba. Troika really grooves and you just might want to get up and dance! $15 cover at the door -

Troika Latin Jazz Trio

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The Shed on Sparks Street, Sparks Street, Ottawa

Troika Latin Jazz Trio is René Lavoie playing saxophones and flute, Tim Bedner on 7-string guitar, and multi-percussionist René Fortier. The uncommon instrumentation and the musicians’ love for Cuban and Brazilian rhythms make Troika a very unique ensemble. The trio explores a wide range of repertoire from the Great American Songbook to classic and contemporary jazz compositions, in addition to some of the finest composers from Brazil and Cuba. Troika really grooves and you just might want to get up and dance! This is a FREE concert.

May28

Normand Glaude Trio - Something to Say

GigSpace, 953 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3E5

Normand Glaude (bass & harmonica), Tim Bedner (guitar), Scott Latham (vibraphone)

Normand will delight you with his bass and harmonica playing as he shares new arrangements from his upcoming album as well as some favourite standards. Impeccable accompaniment provided by guitarist Tim Bedner and vibraphonist Scott Latham.