Yves Laroche
I am a freelance composer/arranger/jazz pianist/band conductor/educator working in Ottawa, Ontario. I am the music director of the Bells Corners Academy of Music and a music professor of at the University of Ottawa.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I am the host of Wednesday Jazz Nights at Café Nostalgica, Ottawa. I play at other jazz venues as well.
Your musical influences
My most important influences are: Glenn Gould
Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett and Oscar Peterson