Inspired by the legacy of legendary manouche guitarist Django Reinhardt, the music is driven by swinging and grooving rhythm guitar which functions as a vehicle for improvisation. They combine an eclectic mix of high energy swing, latin grooves, virtuosic fast tempo tunes and luscious ballads. Find them at the confluence of the old and the new.

Justin Duhaime, acoustic guitar & looper

David Renaud, clarinets (Bb and A)

Justin Duhaime is a passionate musician and guitar teacher on the Ottawa music scene, regularly selling out shows at festivals, venues and house concerts. Duhaime is the first and only musician to have ever received the Ottawa Arts Council’s 2018 RBC Emerging Artist Award. More recently, Duhaime has emerged as a leading figure in the jazz manouche scene in Ottawa with his Django Reinhardt inspired group: Gypsy Muse. Duhaime has a self-published guitar book and is sponsored by DK Guitars.

David Renaud has been immersed in a diverse and rich musical life performing swing, jazz, theatre, orchestral, and studio for 35 years. He has written music for solo, choral, duos, small ensemble, and big band. Dave performs for National Arts Centre Pops concerts, and covers a multitude of doubles for theatre pit orchestras. Dave is the clarinet professor for Carleton Universities music department.

Gypsy Music Duo ft. David Renaud

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