Yolande Laroche

Yolande Laroche is a queer Canadian Taiwanese artist, multi-instrumentalist, producer and DJ based in Gatineau, Quebec. With a classical background in clarinet and extensive experience as a music educator, Laroche brings a refined musicality to every project. She is a core member of the art-rock band Pony Girl and leads the avant-pop solo project Orchidae as well as the experimental sound-art trio KAY-fayb. Laroche's sound is as varied as it is captivating. This performance at the Ottawa Winter Jazz Festival marks an exciting debut for new material, showcasing Yolande’s distinctive improvisational spirit as she seamlessly blends clarinet-focused compositions with her ethereal vocals and minimalist synth textures.