Artists:

8:00 pm - Dánae Olano Trio (Toronto, ON)

8:50 pm - Junior Santos (Toronto, ON)

9:40 pm - Rachel Therrien Latin Jazz Project (Montreal, QC) 

Dánae Olano, a Havana-born pianist and graduate of the University of Arts (ISA) in Havana, is known for her versatile performances that blend classical and jazz influences. A founding member of the award-winning Jane Bunnett and Maqueque, she has performed at top jazz festivals and venues worldwide. In 2024, she released her debut album, Children's Corner, featuring original compositions and a notable rendition of Bud Powell's "Un Poco Loco."

Junior Santos is a Master Percussionist from the Dominican Republic, who began his musical journey by imitating his father's band. At 15, he performed with various bands across his homeland. Santos later studied at the Academy of Music in Puerto Plata and Humber College in Toronto. He co-founded Toronto’s first popular Merengue band, Dominicanada, in 1991, and has received Ontario Arts Council grants to produce his first full-length original album, blending Dominican rhythms with contemporary jazz fusion.

Rachel Therrien is a French-Canadian jazz trumpeter, composer and, bandleader. Besides the trumpet, she also plays flugelhorn. Winner of the 2015 TD Grand Prize Jazz Award at the renowned Montreal International Jazz Festival and the 2016 Stingray Jazz Rising Star Award, her 5th album VENA got nominated as Best Jazz Album of the Year at the Canadian JUNOs of 2021 and the Quebec ADISQ Awards 2020.

About the conference:

Unlock the Magic of Latin Jazz!

Dive into the rich, vibrant world of Latin jazz at the Ottawa Latin Jazz Conference. This is your chance to witness an extraordinary fusion of rhythm and melody as we highlight the incredible talents of local, national, and international artists who bring this dynamic genre to life.

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Join us for an unforgettable experience where the beats of unity and the tunes of diversity come together in perfect harmony. Mark your calendars and be part of a historic celebration that elevates the voices of Latin jazz, a genre that has long deserved the spotlight.