Chase Ward Trio - Jan. 11, 2026
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Chase Ward is a Toronto-based musician and composer originally from Victoria, BC. With a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance from Humber College, Ward creates art that invites people into a shared story, believing that wonder belongs to everyone. His work is defined by curiosity, care, and a commitment to excellence that honours both his craft and his audience.
A multi-instrumentalist with a collaborative spirit, Ward has performed and recorded widely as a sideman with artists and ensembles including The West Coast Soul Collective, The Simon Williams Sextet, Ryan Van Winkle (20 EYES), and The Mumbo Jumbo Combo. He has also appeared as a substitute percussionist for Disney’s The Lion King Musical, presented by Mirvish Productions in Toronto. Ward’s primary creative outlet is his trio, a dynamic, improvisatory project rooted in storytelling, spontaneity, and musical expedition. Featuring pianist/arranger Simon Williams and bassist Josh Warren, the group blends the jazz tradition with rhythmic influences from Latin, Afro-Cuban, and New Orleans music, crafting performances that are both grounded and exploratory.
Fresh off the creation of his debut album Senary and back in town for one night only, the trio invites listeners into a shared journey of equal parts spontaneity, groove, and expressive storytelling.
Chase Ward on Drums,
Simon Williams on Piano,
Josh Warren on Bass
Chase Ward is a Toronto-based musician and composer originally from Victoria, BC. With a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance from Humber College, Ward creates art that invites people into a shared story, believing that wonder belongs to everyone. His work is defined by curiosity, care, and a commitment to excellence that honours both his craft and his audience.
A multi-instrumentalist with a collaborative spirit, Ward has performed and recorded widely as a sideman with artists and ensembles including The West Coast Soul Collective, The Simon Williams Sextet, Ryan Van Winkle (20 EYES), and The Mumbo Jumbo Combo. He has also appeared as a substitute percussionist for Disney’s The Lion King Musical, presented by Mirvish Productions in Toronto. Ward’s primary creative outlet is his trio, a dynamic, improvisatory project rooted in storytelling, spontaneity, and musical expedition. Featuring pianist/arranger Simon Williams and bassist Josh Warren, the group blends the jazz tradition with rhythmic influences from Latin, Afro-Cuban, and New Orleans music, crafting performances that are both grounded and exploratory.
Fresh off the creation of his debut album Senary and back in town for one night only, the trio invites listeners into a shared journey of equal parts spontaneity, groove, and expressive storytelling.
Chase Ward on Drums,
Simon Williams on Piano,
Josh Warren on Bass
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