Clicquot Trio played Thursday night at the Creamery Courtyard for SUPPER AND SONG on August 29th, 2024. It’s worth mentioning that this was directly tied into the BUTTERMAKER’S HOUSE ARTIST RESIDENCY with Claire Butler, and we’re thrilled that Reuben Grendus and Stefano Valdo could join her on stage!
Since 2017 Clicquot Trio has been playing in Calgary with performances of classical/jazz fusion repertoire. Members Claire Butler, Stefano Valdo and Reuben Grendus are all professionally trained classical musicians and as a trio explore a variety of genres.
Past performances include ‘Bach to Brubeck’, Latin and Love Songs’ and ‘An Evening with Cole Porter’ at the Engineered Air Theatre. They have been guest performers in two of Heritage Park’s ‘Music in the Plaza’ concert series and are regularly invited to perform at private events. Come and enjoy a mix of jazz/classical fusion including music from Oscar Peterson’s Canadiana Suite.
- Claire Butler on piano • Stefano Valdo on bass • Reuben Grendus on drums
From Claire’s artist bio: My name is Claire Butler and I am from Yorkshire, UK. I am a music specialist at Montessori School of Calgary and I am also a professional musician. I studied piano and violin at the Royal College of Music 1993-97. Since then, I have enjoyed a varied career as director, educator and musician living in London, Greece and Bermuda.
I have lived in Calgary since 2012 with my husband Jamie Parkinson who is a teacher and my daughter Nathalie who is now 12 years old.
As a musician I love how my life is always full of new people and experiences. I love to share my music and am excited to explore the historic hamlet of Markerville while bringing my love of music to it’s community.
Clicquot Trio also entertained at the SGSIS 50th Anniversary Gala September 2024
Buttermaker’s House Artist Residency is supported by Red Deer County and Alberta Foundation for the Arts. An award is available to qualified applicants, sponsored by INLNA (Icelandic National League of North America).