bradm Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 This Friday and Saturday, October 5 and 6, 2012, the first festival organized by IMOO (the Improvising Musicians of Ottawa / Outaouais) will be held at Club SAW in Ottawa, ON.IMOO has been around for a couple of years now, running small concerts at Umi Cafe on Somerset every other Sunday or so. Their mission statement is1. We are group of musicians who, drawing on jazz, classical, folk and rock traditions, are dedicated to the exploration of contemporary practice in improvisation.2. We are interested in exploring different practices and means of communication, including, but not limited to, verbal, visual, auditory, gestural, concrete and abstract.3. We are a platform and resource for emerging artists to present their work and/or collaborate with other artists.4. We exist as a means to community development and networking to bring artists together, and present their work to a broad audience.5. We believe in the positive impact that culturally engaged artistic endeavors could have upon the community in which it takes place.IMOOFEST 2012 is their latest project, taking place over two nights at Club SAW:Friday, Oct 5, 2012:19h30 – Craig Pedersen, solo trumpet20h – Northern Sound Electrical System20h30 – alternator (Broscoe/Higney/Molnar)21h30 – Lori Freedman, solo clarinetSaturday, Oct 6, 2012:19h30 – Linsey Wellman, solo saxophone20h – Instant Places20h30 – Thomson/Hood/Stewart21h30 – Lori Freedman with IMOO Orchestra.The fest is $15 per night, or $25 for a two-night pass. They'll also be launching their second compilation CD, and maybe some new t-shirts.I'll be there both nights.Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edger Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Cool concept Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted October 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Six questions for Craig Pedersen about IMOOFEST 2012Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted October 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 http://ottawajazzscene.ca/news/5624-imoo-still-making-it-up-as-they-go-two-years-later-videoAloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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