Bassist | Composer | Educator
Chris Adriaanse is a versatile upright and electric bassist and educator based in Toronto. For nearly 20 years he has been a busy session player backing up indie artists, song writers, jazz vocalists, country artists and more in clubs, recording sessions and tours. He also teaches music lessons to people of all ages and experience levels out of his studio in Parkdale.
Chris loves spreading the joy of music through teaching. He has nearly 20 years of experience as a professional musician and music teacher. This experience, plus his Bachelor of Fine Arts Honors in Music and RCM training in Classical Guitar, has led to familiarity with many kinds of music.
Lessons can cover everything from fundamental techniques to advanced topics on:
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Chris often provides live jazz for events, contributing to the atmosphere with a small jazz combo. His performances suit a variety of occasions, including:
Chris has had the privilege of performing at venues ranging from intimate homes to prestigious locations like the ROM, the AGO, and Casa Loma, as well as banquet halls and hotels.
Ronley Teper and the Lipliners
The Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar, 194 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M
May 15, 2025 @ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
The Woodshed Orchestra
The Jazz Bistro
May 16, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Nat Beja Trio
Bar Pompette, 607 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1B5, Canada
May 18, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Steadfast Strangers
Steadfast Brewing Company - 301 Lansdowne Ave, Toronto
May 25, 2025 @ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Nat Beja Trio
Bar Pompette, 607 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1B5, Canada
May 25, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Trombone Charlotte Jazz in Toronto Festival
St. Lawrence Market, Toronto, ON M5E 1C3, Canada
May 30, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Duke st. Turnaround
Cloak & Dagger Irish Pub, 394 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1S7,
May 30, 2025 @ 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Nat Beja Trio
Bar Pompette, 607 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1B5, Canada
June 1, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Combo Royale
Grossman's Tavern, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 2G3, Cana
June 6, 2025 @ 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Nat Beja Trio
Bar Pompette, 607 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1B5, Canada
June 8, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Nat Beja Trio
Bar Pompette, 607 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1B5, Canada
June 15, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Happy pals
Grossman's Tavern, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 2G3, Cana
June 21, 2025 @ 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Nat Beja Trio
Bar Pompette, 607 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1B5, Canada
June 22, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Steadfast Strangers
Steadfast Brewing Company - 301 Lansdowne Ave, Toronto
June 29, 2025 @ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Nat Beja Trio
Bar Pompette, 607 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1B5, Canada
June 29, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Combo Royale
Grossman's Tavern, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 2G3, Cana
July 4, 2025 @ 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Astrosurf
Goodlot Brewery
July 6, 2025 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Nat Beja Trio
Bar Pompette, 607 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1B5, Canada
July 6, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Nat Beja Trio
Bar Pompette, 607 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1B5, Canada
July 13, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM