New Orleans-Style Jazz Street Party at the Street Piano with Keith Hartshorn-Walton and Friends July 20

Keith Hartshorn-Walton (tuba), Petr Cancura, Peter Gemmell, Linsey Wellman (saxophones – that’s right, 3 saxophones!), Michel Delage (drums)

Ottawa Jazz Tubaist Keith Hartshorn-Walton and Friends have been here before, playing the first-ever show at the Street Piano in 2022 and marching in the Twilux Lantern Parade in Oxford Mills. Be prepared for the unexpected as these accomplished jazz improvisors and local favourites evoke the flavour of a spontaneous musical street party in New Orleans. Dancing encouraged!

As a tuba player, Keith toured with Calgary’s Foothills Brass quintet for three years before pursuing his Doctorate at McGill University, where he delved into jazz for the tuba. Since then, he has recorded with local groups like Melanie E., The Bank Street Bonbons, Pierre Chretien’s Cinephonic 2, and Linsey Wellman’s Weddings and Funerals trio, while his own trio, Tubari, was featured at the 2023 Ottawa Jazz Festival.

Keith hosts a monthly jazz jam session in Ottawa at Irene’s pub the second Monday of every month and plays regularly with Fever Pitch, a monthly traditional jazz quartet at The Art House Cafe.

What? The Kemptville Street Piano Concert Series presents
Who? Keith Hartshorn-Walton and Friends
When? Saturday July 20, 1pm
Where? North Grenville Public Library terrace
How much? Free! (Cash donations welcome, or see the featured section on our FB page for the link to our GoFundMe campaign.)

Learn more about Keith here: https://www.facebook.com/drkeithtuba/

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What is a Street Piano? It’s a piano placed in a public area that encourages passersby to stop and play.

Why a Street Piano? Who is it for? Street Pianos draw pedestrians, turning any location into a concert venue / cultural hub. By giving residents an instrument to play together, this project encourages locals to share their knowledge, initiate their own ‘play’, and create relationships, setting a precedent for positive experiences in Kemptville’s public spaces and inviting foot traffic to downtown businesses. Learn more about street pianos at http://www.streetpianos.com/.

When and where are the concerts taking place? This year the concert series takes place rain or shine on Saturday afternoons at 1pm from June to the end of August on the North Grenville Public Library terrace. The library is wheelchair accessible, with air-conditioned bathrooms and free parking. Need special accommodations to enjoy the show? Contact Lisa Poushinsky at [email protected]. Dogs on leashes welcome!

The series is graciously funded by the Municipality of North Grenville and the Government of Canada. Check the Kemptville Street Piano Facebook page for regular updates on all things Street Piano, including concert details and access to the Street Piano calendar. https://www.facebook.com/KemptvilleStreetPiano

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