About Me

Originally from Victoria, BC, Chase Ward is a Toronto-based musician and composer currently finishing his Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Performance. He has studied under acclaimed artists including Mark Kelso, Larnell Lewis, Hilario Duran, and Joaquin Nunez Hidalgo. A skilled multi-instrumentalist, Ward has worked as a prolific sideman, performing and recording with groups such as The West Coast Soul Collective, The Simon Williams Sextet, Ryan Van Winkle (20 EYES), and the Mumbo Jumbo Combo.

Ward’s trio—a collaborative project grounded in storytelling and spontaneity—has toured across Canada, delivering performances that are dynamic, conversational, and ever-evolving. The group features Edmonton-born pianist and arranger Simon Williams and fellow Victorian bassist Josh Warren. Together, they blend the jazz tradition with rhythmic influences from Latin, Afro-Cuban, and New Orleans styles.

Ward’s debut record, Senary, reflects his wide-reaching imagination and deep love for music. Inspired by the expressive fire of the Miles Davis Quintet and the rhythmic innovation of Latin and Brazilian artists such as Dafnis Prieto and Eliane Elias, Senary explores the emotional spectrum of Ward’s journey from the West Coast to Toronto. In addition to his trio, the album expands to feature guitar, saxophone, and special appearances by Latin percussionist Joaquin Nunez Hidalgo and emerging vibraphonist Kayla Hoshizaki. The result is a vivid collection of deeply felt compositions—rich with improvisation, harmonic intensity, and rhythm-driven energy that invites listeners to both move and reflect.