Originally from Victoria, BC, Chase Ward is a Toronto-based Musician and Composer. He is currently finishing his Bachelor's degree in Jazz Performance. Ward has been fortunate to have studied under some of the world's top musicians and educators, including Mark Kelso, Larnell Lewis, and Hilario Duran. His skill as a multi-instrumentalist has garnered him success as a prolific sideman, having performed and recorded for projects like The West Coast Soul Collective, The Simon Williams Sextet, Ryan Van Winkle (20 EYES), and the Mumbo Jumbo Combo.

Ward has toured across Canada with his trio, a project at its heart, dedicated to the art of storytelling and improvisation. Made up of three friends, all with a shared passion for live performance, the trio ensures that each show differs from the last. In addition to Ward, The Trio features Edmonton-born composer and Arranger Simon Williams (Piano) and Victoria's very own Josh Warren (Bass). Their music blends the Jazz tradition while borrowing rhythmic elements from Latin, Afro-Cuban and New Orleans culture. 

Ward’s most recent collaboration is on his debut record, Senary, a jazz album that explores his worldwide imagination and love for music. Combining his passion for the collected stylings of the Miles Davis Quintet, while drawing inspiration from Latin and Brazilian composers such as Dafnis Prieto and Eliane Elias, Ward sought to capture the joys and sorrows of his experience moving across Canada to Toronto. In addition to his trio, Ward broadened his arrangements to include guitar and saxophone and features from Latin percussionist Joaquin Nunez-Hildalgo and emerging vibraphonist  Kayla Hoshizaki. The result is an explosive combination of dynamic soloing, intense harmony, and rhythms that will get your feet tapping!