Ric Denis | Guitarist - Teacher - Composer

The Somerset Combo plays a lively atmospheric and classy jazz. The unique sound these guys create will have you feeling like you've been transported to a cafe in Paris, or driving a strip of road in Brazil as all instruments tune into one voice. Mood and groove drive our choice of songs from the Great American Songbook as well as superb interpretations of popular acts like The Beatles and Stevie Wonder. Please have a listen.

 

The Somerset Combo is Ric Denis on guitar and Tony Stuart on clarinet. Ric Denis is an Honours Graduate from the Applied Music Program at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ont. and has been professional guitarist, composer, performer, and teacher for over 25 years. Tony Stuart, formerly with the Canadian Armed Forces Concert Band, has been playing professionally for nearly twenty years.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Recomendations for The Somerset Combo

 

'Thanks so much to you and Tony and Brendan for playing your music at Puppets Up! this year.  It was great to hear the sweet sound of your music on the street. during the festival .  Somerset Combo rocks!!!'

 

-Noreen Young, Artistic Director for the Puppets Up Festival

 

"The Somerset Combo was a terrific addition to our wedding celebration.  They came well-prepared, their music set the mood just right and they kept the energy of the  party all evening long.  Easy to work with and considerate of all our requests.  Two thumbs up!"

-C. McFarland, Ottawa

 

"Planning a wedding reception at your home is an endeavour of monumental proportions. Plans grow because you wish to fulfill everyone's dream of a perfect party,a lasting memory composed of those elusive ingredients which you strive to discover. One such ingredient in our gorgeous wedding party was the music supplied by Tony, Ric and Tobias, "The Somerset Combo'.
From the moment I called Tony to enquire if the Combo might provide live music that afternoon, I was enchanted by the enthusiastic response. Not only could they make the date,but,they would be thrilled. They assured me that space to play in and music selection was no problem! Everything in the music ingredient world would be ready for the mix.! And Wow, what a mix! These phenomenal musicians' instruments caressed the air, embraced the guests and lingered long after the final moments of the day. With impeccable capability and gentle finesse they gave our day the perfect backdrop. The notes enveloped all the happy sounds of the day,joyously contributing a lasting memory, a lingering melody.
Thank you Tony,Ric and Tobias for, without your superb performances we all know that special day would not have been so perfectly, perfect!"

-Donna and Paul Sorfleet, Beckwith

 

Wanted to thank you for your ensemble's beautiful music at the Bombshell Beauty Bar this past weekend for The Ottawa Wedding Show. We can't thank you enough for setting an invigorating atmosphere in the space and for your dedication and hours put into the event itself.

We were fortunate to have your group as a part of the show and your music fit in perfectly with the Hollywood Glam theme.

It was hard to leave the room!!

Many many, thanks!

 

-Sue Smith, Show Manager (The Ottawa Wedding Show)