Roddy Ellias with Richard Page and Chris Pond

  • June 16, 2024 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

  • Red Bird

    1165 Bank Street
    Ottawa, Ontario K1S 3X4
Ticket Price (CAD) Free This event is now over
Description

OJF Homegrown Series presented by Collective Arts:

Roddy Ellias - guitar Richard Page - bass clarinet, flute Chris Pond - bass
 

As a distinguished jazz guitarist and composer, Roddy Ellias brings five decades of unique and compelling music to the Canadian scene and to the world. With an eclectic approach that defies simple classification , Roddy has developed an innovative guitar style that intricately melds classical and African musical ideas within a deep tradition of jazz.  

“A composer of extraordinary talent … His creativity is so obvious, that it is at once both startling and inspiring” Dr. Steve Kinigstein, Just Jazz Guitar  

His musical journey began at the age of five, when he started improvising on his grandmother’s piano. Decades later, he continues to explore new musical possibilities, developing his unusual composition and playing approach. From the early days at Uncle Charlie’s Chicken and Ribs Jazz Joint to performing for the Queen of England to creating a unique chamber jazz opera with puppets, Roddy has carved a musical space for himself unlike any other. Along the way, he’s also enjoyed performing with many of the greats, including Lee Konitz, David Liebman, Cleo Lane, Tom Harrell and Nat Adderley. 

“ Pensive, folky beauty.” Brad Faberman, Downbeat Magazine“  

At the age of 75, what keeps Ellias going is the sheer joy of reaching people through his recordings and performances, of making their experience as magical as he can.  

“I’ve had this album on repeat for weeks and I am obsessed with it.” David Reed, Belleville Intelligencer (Moon Over Lake) 

 

Website: https://www.roddyellias.com

Date & Time

Sun., Jun. 16, 2024 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Venue Details

Red Bird

1165 Bank Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1S 3X4 Red Bird
Red Bird Live

Red Bird is an intimate, 80 capacity music venue with excellent sound and sight lines from every seat.

We are licensed and have a selection of locally crafted beers and ciders plus a small but fine selections of wine and spirits. 

We also carry a selection of non-alcoholic beverages such as locally made sodas and non-alcoholic beers, and a small menu of snack foods such as pressed sandwiches, hot dogs, soft pretzels and pastries.

Unless otherwise noted, all shows are all ages. Everyone must have a ticket, regardless of age. 

Doors open one hour ahead of the performance time. 

Parking is available at the south end of our building and on side streets (please be respectful of parking restrictions).

Regrettably, our space is not accessible. There are six gradual and wide steps to our front door with railings on each side. Once inside, everything is on one floor including an accessible washroom. 

Event end times will vary depending on the artist.

There is no phone number for the venue. Please email bookings@redbirdlive.ca or reach out via social media with inquiries. 


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