Pimienta Latin Jazz
Pimienta delivers a spicy blend of Latin jazz that sizzles with rhythm and soul! The Ottawa-based group is made up of Karen Rauh (piano), Mike Tremblay (saxophone and flute), Mark Fraser (bass) and Allyson Rogers (drums). For over a decade, Pimienta have been digging deep into the Latin jazz repertoire, pulling out overlooked gems, and adding their own flavour to Cuban, Brazilian, and Latin classics. The group has been featured at the Ottawa Jazz Festival for the past five years and has performed at many of the region’s premier venues. Known for their dynamic live performances and creative arrangements, Pimenta captivates audiences with their infectious grooves and expressive improvisation.
Upcoming Performances
Friday, July 3rd, 7-9pm, Robo Lounge, 275 Carling Ave, Ottawa. Tickets
Past Performances
May 1, 2026, House concert, Ottawa
April 27, 2026, MPTF livestream
April 17, 2026, Night Oat, Ottawa
March 27, 2026, Cafe Earle, Wakefield, QC
February 20, 2026, Art House Cafe, Ottawa
January 24, 2026, Night Oat, Ottawa
November 14, 2025, Irene's Pub, Ottawa
October 17, 2025, Cafe Earle, Wakefield, QC
September 19, 2025, Art House Cafe, Ottawa
July 17, 2025, Lunchtime concert series, World Exchange amphitheater
June 18, 2025, Ottawa Jazz Festival, Queen St. Fare
May 23, 2025, Cafe Earle, Wakefield, QC
May 3, 2025, Night Oat (formerly Montgomery Scotch Lounge), Ottawa
April 4, 2025, Cafe Earle, Wakefield, QC
February 7, 2025, Irene's Pub, Ottawa
January 25, 2025, Night Oat (formerly Montgomery Scotch Lounge), Ottawa
October 6, 2024, MPTF livestream
September 13, 2024, Cafe Earle, Wakefield, QC
June 21, 2024, Ottawa Jazz Festival, OLG Stage, Marion Dewar Plaza
June 14, 2024, Cafe Earle, Wakefield QC
March 13, 2024, MPTF livestream in honour of Women's History Month!
February 16, 2024, Cafe Earle, Wakefield QC
January 20, 2024, Montgomery Scotch Lounge, Ottawa
December 1, 2023, Montgomery Scotch Lounge, Ottawa
August 12, 2023, Montgomery Scotch Lounge, Ottawa
June 27, 2023, TD Ottawa Jazz Festival, Queen St. Fare, Ottawa
April 15, 2023, Montgomery Scotch Lounge, Ottawa
March 12, 2023, Jazz Night at the Westboro Legion, Ottawa
February 11, 2023, Montgomery Scotch Lounge, Ottawa
October 29, 2022, Montgomery Scotch Lounge, Ottawa
June 30, 2022, TD Ottawa Jazz Festival, OLG Stage
June 17, 2022, Bistro Alégria, Gatineau, QC
April 10, 2022, Jazz Night at the Westboro Legion, Ottawa, ON
November 3, 2021 - Live and livestreamed concert, Doors Open for Music at Southminster (DOMS), Ottawa
September 25, 2021 Bistro Alégria, Gatineau, QC
August 18, 2021, Les soirées estivales, Parc Sainte-Thérèse, Gatineau, QC
February 22, 2020, Jazz Night at the Westboro Legion, Ottawa
February 7, 2020, Pressed, Ottawa
November 22, 2019, Options Jazz Lounge, Brookstreet Hotel, Kanata
September 14, 2019, Marvest, Silver Scissors Salon, Ottawa
September 8, 2019, Private event, Chelsea, QC
July 24, 2019, Les soirées estivales, Parc Sainte-Thérèse, Gatineau, QC
June 26, 2019, Ottawa Jazz Festival, Queen St. Fare, Ottawa
May 24, 2019, Options Jazz Lounge, Brookstreet Hotel, Kanata
February 13, 2019 Private event, Ottawa
February 2, 2019, Art House Cafe, Ottawa
January 26, 2019, Options Jazz Lounge, Brookstreet Hotel, Kanata, ON
November 18, 2018, Private event, Gatineau, QC
November 14, 2018, Lebanese Palace, Ottawa, ON
October 12, 2018, Merrickville's Jazz Fest, Goose & Gridiron Restaurant, Merrickville, ON
September 30, 2018, Art House Cafe, Ottawa
August 12, 2018, Industria Pizzeria + Bar, Ottawa
May 26, 2018, Great Glebe Garage Sale, Ottawa
April 29, 2018, Industria Pizzeria + Bar, Ottawa
April 7, 2018, Pressed, Ottawa
Contact
Pimienta Latin Jazz is available for public performances (restaurants, community events, festivals) and private functions (weddings, parties, conferences, etc). For all inquiries, please use the contact form.