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Tyson Chen is a Celtic and jazz pianist based in Ottawa, Ontario.

He accompanies award-winning fiddlers with his vibrant Cape Breton piano style and performs soothing jazz renditions from the Great American Songbook.

 

Bio

Tyson Chen is a Celtic and jazz pianist based in Ottawa, Ontario. He accompanies award-winning fiddlers with his vibrant Cape Breton piano style and performs soothing jazz renditions from the Great American Songbook.

His musical adventures range from high-energy shows at international festivals, square dances, and cruise ships to intimate musical gatherings at ceilidhs, house concerts, and local community events.

Growing up, he studied classical and popular music in Ottawa. For eight years, he lived and breathed Celtic music in the heart of Cape Breton where he became a popular piano accompanist among fiddlers. He returned to Ottawa and received a music degree from Carleton University focusing on Celtic and jazz piano.

Tyson currently performs with Canadian fiddle champions Kyle Burghout (North American Irish Fiddle Champion) and Jane Cory (Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle Champion) as well as award-winning fiddler Anna Ludlow.

Performance Highlights

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  • Gatineau Hills Fiddle Festival – Chelsea, QC (2021, 2018) 
  • Goderich Celtic Roots Festival – Online (2021), Goderich, ON (2017) 
  • Marvest at CityFolk – Ottawa, ON (2018) 
  • Ottawa Jazz Festival – Ottawa, ON (2018) 
  • Ottawa Bluesfest – Ottawa, ON (2017) 
  • Celtic Colours International Festival – Cape Breton, NS (2017, 2016, 2013) 
  • Folk in the Schools (CityFolk) – Ottawa, ON (2017, 2016) 
  • Tønder Festival – Tønder, Denmark (2016) 
  • Acadia Trad Festival – Maine, USA (2016) 
  • East Coast Music Awards – Sydney, NS (2016) 
  • Holland America Line (Cruises) – Atlantic Provinces (2015, 2014, 2013) 
  • American Folk Festival – Maine, USA (2014) 
  • Cape Breton Square Dances – Cape Breton, NS (2011–2016)
    West Mabou, Brook Village, Glencoe Mills, and many more.​​​​​​​
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Shows

Previous events

Jan22

Jazz tunes with Peter Woods

Sunday, January 22 @ 2:00PM — 3:00PMSun, Jan 22 @ 2:00PM — 3:00PM

Chartwell Stillwater Creek Retirement Residence, 2018 Roberston Rd, Ottawa

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Dec3

St. Andrew's Day Ceilidh

Saturday, December 3, 2022 @ 5:30PM — 10:30PMSat, Dec 3, 2022 @ 5:30PM — 10:30PM

St. Patrick Basicila, 220 Kent St., Ottawa

Come and enjoy fiddles, bagpipes, haggis, stew and lots of dancing! Featuring Anna Ludlow with Tyson Chen, Sons of Scotland Pipe Band and Ceilidh dancing with Brian Armstrong.

Adults $45 Children 12 & under free. All proceeds go to Coats for Kids. Wear your tartan!

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Oct17

Cannabis Canada 4th Anniversary Social with Ashley MacIsaac

Monday, October 17, 2022 @ 6:00PMMon, Oct 17, 2022 @ 6:00PM

Lowertown Brewery, 73 York St, Ottawa

Three time Juno award winning Cape Breton fiddler Ashley MacIsaac will be performing with pianist Tyson Chen, and well known Ottawa DJ Sweetcheeks (and visual artist) will be spinning the decks.

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Recordings

Of Hills and Valleys by Jane & Kyle

Of Hills and Valleys

Jane & Kyle

Released October 26, 2021

Featuring: Jane Cory (fiddle, vocals), Kyle Burghout (fiddle, viola, piano), Tyson Chen (piano), Kyle Waymouth (guitar), Joe Phillips (double bass), Ben Plotnick (viola), and Kaitlyn Raitz (cello).

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    Return to the Cape (Lala's Jig / Unknown Reel / Return to the Cape The Girls at Martinfield) 4:33
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    Creature Feature (Bur in the Fur / Hazel's Promenade / The Stag in St. Norbert) 5:06
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    Brian Pickell Tunes (Steve and Michelle's Waltz Queen of the Tarps / One Track Zach / Princess) 5:34
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    Compliments to Calvin (The Country Phair / Clinton P. Boogie) 4:46
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    Side of the Road 4:21
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    Sunshine Valley (Sunshine Valley / Slippery Seaweed) 3:53
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    Boo Babys Lullaby 3:13
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    Black Ice (Black Ice / That's The Way The Cookie Crumbles) 3:59
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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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    Cape Breton Strathspey/Reels from Russia to Canada 5:18
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  1. 1
    Return to the Cape (Lala's Jig / Unknown Reel / Return to the Cape The Girls at Martinfield) 4:33
    0:00/4:33
  2. 2
    Creature Feature (Bur in the Fur / Hazel's Promenade / The Stag in St. Norbert) 5:06
    0:00/5:06
  3. 3
    Black Ice (Black Ice / That's The Way The Cookie Crumbles) 3:59
    0:00/3:59
  4. 4
    Compliments to Calvin (The Country Phair / Clinton P. Boogie) 4:46
    0:00/4:46
  5. 5
    Water Lilies: Water Lilies / Pembroke Jig 4:34
    0:00/4:34
  6. 6
    B.C. Jigs: The Kettle Valley Railway / Clouds in the Kootenays 4:07
    0:00/4:07
  7. 7
    Flowers 3:36
    0:00/3:36
  8. 8
    Sweeney's Buttermilk: Sweeney's Buttermilk / Martin Wynne's 3:35
    0:00/3:35
  9. 9
    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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