Chris Adriaanse

Bassist | Composer | Educator

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About Chris

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.

Music lessons

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Chris has nearly 20 years of experience teaching and being a professional musician, a Bachelor of Fine Arts Honors in Music, RCM training in Classical Guitar and familiarity with many kinds of music. He loves spreading the joy of music through teaching.

Lessons can cover everything from fundamental techniques to advanced topics on:

Guitar, Bass Guitar, Double Bass, and Ukulele, Music Theory and Ear Training

Learn more or Contact me for a free consultation.

Live Music

Chris often provides live jazz for events, contributing to the atmosphere with a small jazz combo. His performances suit a variety of occasions, including:

  • Cocktail hours
  • Dinners
  • Weddings
  • Corporate events
  • Parties and gatherings

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.

Live Jazz Performance

Upcoming Events

Ronley Teper

Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave, Toronto, ON M5S 2M7, Canada

March 27, 2025 @ 2:30 AM - 4:30 AM

Hot Five Jazzmakers

C’est What? Inc., 67 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1B5, Canada

March 29, 2025 @ 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

The Taproom Gang

Steadfast Brewing Company, 301 Lansdowne Ave, Toronto, ON M6K 2

April 1, 2025 @ 1:00 AM - 4:00 AM

Kalya Ramu Tuesday Swing Dance

DROM Taberna, 458 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2A8, Canada

April 2, 2025 @ 1:30 AM - 3:30 AM

Hot Five Jazz Makers

C’est What? Inc., 67 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1B5, Canada

April 12, 2025 @ 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Combo Royale

The Local, 396 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 2M9, Canada

April 16, 2025 @ 3:00 AM - 6:00 AM

Whiskey Jack

Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2A2, Canada

April 17, 2025 @ 2:00 AM - 5:00 AM

Benson Lee

The Local, 396 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 2M9, Canada

April 22, 2025 @ 3:00 AM - 5:00 AM

Ori late 230am

No location specified

May 3, 2025 @ 3:30 AM - 4:30 AM

Astrosurf

Goodlot Brewery

May 11, 2025 @ 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

The Woodshed Orchestra

The Jazz Bistro

May 17, 2025 @ 12:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Astrosurf

Goodlot Brewery

July 6, 2025 @ 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Astrosurf

Goodlot Brewery

September 7, 2025 @ 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

To book for live music or a lesson don't hesitate to contact me!!