Two much bass, Swinging bass music, Chris Rice & Sylvester Pedersen

“Imagine an upright bass – now imagine two (and a swinging rhythm section)

Featuring special guest Sylvester Pedersen all the way from Copenhagen, Chris Rice and co will honor the great instrument that is the contrabass with bebop era jazz selections by the bass greats”

Hailing from the British Columbia interior, Chris Rice is an upright bass player making big moves in the Toronto scene. Inspired by the legendary quarter notes of Ray Brown and Robert Hurst, Chris has been developing his own unique sound on, and off of the bandstand.

Sylvester Pedersen is from Copenhagen and made is big debut at.Thr Emmet Ray just a couple weeks ago, but has made an impression that has lead to this show.

“Chris Rice – Contrabass

Sylvester Pedersen – Contrabass

Mateo Mancuso – Piano

Alex Sgrignoli – Drums”