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Jazz/Tapas Special

JAZZ & TAPAS

St. Matthew’s Church will be lit up with the sultry sounds of Ottawa’s popular jazz singer Diane Nalini at its Jazz & Tapas fundraising event on the afternoon of Sunday, October 14, from 5 to 7 pm. Nalini, who began singing at age three, will perform with her husband, bassist Adrian Cho, who conducts the Ottawa Jazz Orchestra and teaches jazz appreciation at Carleton University. Joining them will be Magnus Paulson, a superb guitarist.

The singer-songwriter sings and writes in four languages, has performed at the Montreal Jazz Festival and has released several acclaimed albums. In Ottawa, she often sings at the National Arts Centre’ Fourth Stage with the Ottawa Jazz Orchestra and has performed with Seventeen Voyces, the chamber choir based at St. Matthew’s. She has given gala performances for former U.S. President Bill Clinton and Sir Paul McCartney.

Nalini and Cho first met at St. Matthew’s when they were rehearsing with Seventeen Voyces for a performance of “All That Jazz”. We are delighted that they are contributing their performances for no charge.

The intimate jazz event, which will be held at the back of the church from 5 to 7pm, will also include musical contributions from St. Matthew’s musical director Kirkland Adsett (on piano) and possibly include a song or two from a member of the children’s choirs. And Rev. Gregor Sneddon will perform with the trio in a cameo performance.

A wonderful range of Spanish-inspired tapas will be served (Appropriately, Spanish is one of Nalini’s languages). Tickets will include food, entertainment, a glass of wine or beer and other beverages. (Adults: $50, Students, not including alcoholic beverages: $25). Tickets will go on sale in September at www.stmatthews.ottawa.ca. In the meantime, hold the date: Sunday, October 14, 5 to 7 pm, St. Matthew’s, 130 Glebe Ave. entrance.

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