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Benoit, Jarvis
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1925-2008
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Jarvis Benoit was an Acadian fiddler from Richmond County, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Jarvis began his professional career in Cape Breton where he performed in concerts and at dances during the 1940s and 1950s. He was recognized for his large repertoire and his ability to blend Acadian and Irish fiddling styles.
Jarvis was married to Marie Claire Benoit and had a son Louis and daughter Nancy. He moved to Halifax with his family in 1957 and opened a small contracting business. Jarvis recorded two albums and performed on the radio and television. He regularly played concerts and festivals throughout his career and performed in a series of concerts with symphony orchestras across Canada.
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Benoit, Louis
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Jarvis and Marie Claire Benoit are the parents of Louis Benoit.