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Peter Cheslie

“Tribute to Tenor Classics is a project, devoted to the music of legendary tenor saxophonists, representing different periods in the history of jazz”. Internationally renowned jazz artist and composer, Peter Cheslie (orig.Piotr Cieslikowski) is one of Poland’s leading tenor and soprano jazz saxophonists, who recorded 13 albums, toured with such jazz greats as saxophonist Scott Hamilton, Ronnie Cuber, hammondist Doctor Lonnie Smith, guitarist Mark Whitfield, and who was a featured soloist of a Big Band led by legendary drummer – star of Count Basie’s Big Band – Duffy Jackson. As of 2013 Peter has settled with his wife – vocalist Eva Green – in Toronto ON and became a permanent resident in Canada. He is active on the Toronto jazz scene, performing and recording with top Canadian jazz musicians, such as Jan Jarczyk, Robi Botos, Joe Bowden, Kingsley Etienne, Jake Wilkinson, Morgan Childs, and many others. His Canadian album debut has just been recorded with Toronto drummer – Joe Bowden, as well as Robi Botos on piano, and Louis Botos Jr. on bass, Pat LaBarbera on tenor sax as a special guest. Released in January 2015. In December of 2008, Peter was awarded by the Ministry of Culture in Poland, with an Honorary Order for Meritorious Service for the Polish Culture.

29/02/2020 11:00am
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Concert with wine&cheese reception at Terra Sounds School of Music and Arts “Chopin goes jazz “ Grazyna Auguscik – vocal Ben LewisRead more
28/02/2020 8:00pm
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Teatr Nasz Chicago – premiere show „Kwartet dla czterech aktorów / Quartet for four actors” by Bogusław Schaeffer director Andrzej Krukowski Additional performances:Read more
27/02/2020 8:30pm
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Mike Reed “Loose Assembly Trio” Mike Reed – drums Greg Ward – alto saxophone Jason Adasiewicz – vibraphone Peter Cheslie “Chopin piano-less”Read more
26/02/2020 7:00pm
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Myth and Romance: Works for Violin and Piano by Polish Composers Marta Szlubowska – violin Svetlana Belsky – piano Polish Museum ofRead more
25/02/2020 7:00pm
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WDCB 90.9FM Live broadcast concert Rob Clearfield – solo piano Ben Lewis Trio Ben Lewis – piano Gregory Artry – drums LarryRead more
24/02/2020 6:30pm
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Official Opening of the 4th Chopin IN the City Festival Katarzyna Musial plays Chopin – piano Kamil Urbanski – piano Plays musicRead more
23/02/2020 9pm
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THE OH YEAHS! Vocal Trio Leslie Beukelman Allison Orobia Sarah Marie Young “A GUITAR DUO LIKE NO OTHER” Goran Ivanovic – guitarRead more
23/02/2020 12pm
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Painting Chopin Patricia’s Studio with her students Anna Mycek-Wodecki promoting the new book “Outsider/Odmieniec” Paintings and story about F. Chopin Grażyna AuguścikRead more
22/02/2020 8pm
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Personal Garden Grazyna Auguscik Group Grazyna Auguscik – vocal Curt Bley – bass Rob Clearfield – piano Jon Deitemyer – drums JohnRead more
22/02/2020 10am
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Outsider Anna Mycek-Wodecki promoting the new book “Outsider/Odmieniec” Paintings and story about F. Chopin Grażyna Auguścik Students of PASO Music Academy FreeRead more
21/02/2020 9pm
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Personal Garden Grazyna Auguscik Group Grazyna Auguscik – vocal Curt Bley – bass Rob Clearfield – piano Jon Deitemyer – drums JohnRead more