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Black Ice by Jane & Kyle

Black Ice

Jane & Kyle

Released February 5, 2021

Jane Cory (fiddle), Kyle Burghout (fiddle), Tyson Chen (piano), Kyle Waymouth (guitar), and Joe Phillips (double bass)

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Bio

Tyson is a Celtic & Jazz pianist, accompanist, and piano teacher based in Ottawa, Ontario.
 
Tyson currently performs an eclectic mix of musical styles including Celtic, popular, classical, and jazz. He complements his solo and group performances by teaching workshops and private lessons with a focus on Cape Breton piano accompaniment. Audiences, musicians, and students are drawn to his vibrant piano performances, engaging personality, and professionalism.
 
Growing up, he studied classical and popular music in Ottawa. For 8 years he lived and breathed Celtic music in the heart of Cape Breton where he became a popular piano accompanist among fiddlers. He recently returned to Carleton University and received a music degree focusing on Celtic and jazz piano.

His performances range from high-energy stage productions to intimate musical gatherings. He has played for international festivals, musical theatre, and cruise ships as well as square dances, ceilidhs, and many community events.  

Tyson’s passion for music has inspired him to create a fulfilling life of musical adventures!

Performance Highlights

WITH ANNA LUDLOW
Fiddler, Vocalist, Dancer
2020 National Arts Centre (opened for Dervish) – Ontario, Canada
2019 Almonte Celtfest – Ontario, Canada
2018 Ottawa Jazz Festival – Ontario, Canada
2017 Ottawa Bluesfest – Ontario, Canada
2016 Ontario Festival of Small Halls – Ontario, Canada
2016 Tim Horton’s Brier – Ontario, Canada

WITH KYLE BURGHOUT
Canadian Fiddler & Composer
2018 Gatineau Hills Fiddle Festival – Québec, Canada
2018 National Arts Centre – Ontario, Canada
2018 Marvest at CityFolk – Ontario, Canada

WITH PETER WOODS
Jazz Saxophonist
2018 Rideau Club – Ontario, Canada

WITH BEN MILLER & ANITA MACDONALD
Scottish Border Pipes, Cape Breton Fiddle, Gaelic Song
2017 Celtic Colours International Festival – Nova Scotia, Canada
2017 The Gaelic College – Nova Scotia, Canada
2016 Tønder Festival – Tønder, Denmark
2016 Acadia Trad Festival –  Maine, USA
2016 PEI Mutual Festival of Small Halls – Prince Edward Island, Canada
2015 Holland America Cruises – Atlantic Provinces, Canada

WITH CHRISSY CROWLEY
Cape Breton Fiddler
2017 Folk in the Schools – Ontario, Canada

WITH ANDREA BEATON 
Cape Breton Fiddler, Pianist, Composer, Dancer
2014 American Folk Festival – Bangor, Maine, USA

Shows

Previous events

Oct3

Upper Canada Folkfest

Saturday, October 3, 2020 @ 1:00PMSat, Oct 3, 2020 @ 1:00PM

Prescott Kinsmen Amphitheatre, Prescott ON

SPECIAL INAUGURAL CONCERT at the Prescott Kinsmen Amphitheatre

Performing with Anna Ludlow

STRICK COVID MEASURES WILL BE IN PLACE

www.uppercanadafolkfest.ca

Tickets: $40 Seating is limited to 100 and available in pairs or singles only. No group or "bubble" seating permitted.

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The Prism Within (2017) by Kyle Burghout

The Prism Within (2017)

Kyle Burghout

Debut solo album from award-winning Canadian fiddler and composer, Kyle Burghout, featuring both traditional and newly-composed tunes.

Featuring piano accompaniment by Tyson Chen (tracks 2, 4, 7, 9, 10).

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    Water Lilies: Water Lilies / Pembroke Jig 4:34
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    B.C. Jigs: The Kettle Valley Railway / Clouds in the Kootenays 4:07
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    Flowers 3:36
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    Sweeney's Buttermilk: Sweeney's Buttermilk / Martin Wynne's 3:35
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    From Ottawa to Sligo: Jane Smarzik's / Bob Stone's / Lost for Words / Robert Froom's / Anthony Vial's / The Bogard Reel / Algoma Trad / Jim Hunter's 13:09
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A Day at the Lake (2015) by Ben Miller & Anita MacDonald

A Day at the Lake (2015)

Ben Miller & Anita MacDonald

Combining the fiery edge of the Scottish Border pipes with the rich sounds of the Cape Breton fiddle, Ben Miller and Anita MacDonald join together for their debut release.

Featuring Cape Breton-style piano accompaniment by Tyson Chen (tracks 3, 5, 9, 10).

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    Southwest Of Shinness (Preview) 3:08
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    Auld Reekie (Preview) 4:38
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    An T-Alltan Dubh (Preview) 4:17
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Cape Breton Strathspey/Reels from Russia to Canada (2015) by KeyReel Raskolenko, Tyson Chen

Cape Breton Strathspey/Reels from Russia to Canada (2015)

KeyReel Raskolenko, Tyson Chen

Fiddle recorded in Karelia, Russia by KeyReel Raskolenko, piano recorded in Ottawa, Canada by Tyson Chen.

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