This fall*, come enjoy a 70-minute concept piece for a 12-piece big band, the Rob Frayne Dreamband. This band is made up of local and regional jazz musicians that I have handpicked for their particular sound and talent. 

The suite will pay tribute to Ottawa’s rich and storied music history through a whimsical musical retrospective of three famed venues, the Chaudière Club, the Trocadero, and Le Hibou, interspersed with fascinating anecdotes about some of the famous – and infamous – characters who passed through them.

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If you have any info, photos or memories of Trocodero, Chadiere, and Le Hibou, please share!

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STARRING

Musicians:
Rob Frayne (saxophone, conductor)
Petr Cancura (saxophone)
Linsey Wellman (saxophone)
Alvaro de Minaya (percussion/vibes)
Liz Hanson (percussion/marimba)
Mike Essoudry (drums)
Don Cummings (Hammond organ)
Vince Halfhide (guitar)
Megan Jerome (voice)
Janet Geiger (flute)
Mark Ferguson (trombone)

 

Special Guests:
Rebecca Hennessy (trumpet)
Rebecca Campbell (voice)
Terri Loretto (narrator/actor)
Paul Rainville (actor)

 

*Date TBD