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 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.
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.
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
Astrosurf
Great Lakes Brewpub, 11 Lower Jarvis St Units 5-8, Toronto, ON
April 5, 2025 @ 12:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Tzevi Sherman Tuesday Swing
Drom Taberna
April 9, 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
Stryker/Adriaanse
DROM Taberna, 458 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2A8, Canada
April 17, 2025 @ 5:30 AM - 7:30 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