Event Canvas Canada Presents Peter Beets, Chopin Meets the Blues
Friday, May 23, 2025
Chopin Meets the Blues – A Jazz Reimagining
What happens when Chopin’s lyrical brilliance meets the rich harmonies and rhythmic drive of jazz? Experience an extraordinary night as award-winning Dutch jazz pianist Peter Beets and his trio—featuring piano, double bass, and drums—infuse Chopin’s timeless music with the expressive power of jazz and blues, blending classical sophistication with the swing and spontaneity of improvisation.
Renowned for his deep swing feel, masterful phrasing, and blues-infused touch, Beets brings a fresh perspective to Chopin’s works, transforming them into vibrant jazz explorations. With a career that includes collaborations with jazz greats like Chick Corea and Wynton Marsalis, and accolades such as the Prix Martial Solal and multiple Edison Jazz Award nominations, Beets is celebrated for his electrifying performances and inventive reinterpretations.
In this concert, expect to hear Chopin’s nocturnes and études reimagined with walking bass lines, syncopated rhythms, and soulful blue notes, as the trio seamlessly bridges the worlds of classical and jazz. From swing to bebop, blues to ballads, this performance offers a captivating fusion that honors Chopin’s melodic beauty while embracing the dynamic language of jazz.
Whether you’re a jazz enthusiast, a classical devotee, or simply a lover of great music, this is a one-of-a-kind concert you won’t want to miss.
Experience Chopin like never before—where classical meets jazz in a bold and exhilarating way!
Chopin Meets the Blues – A Jazz Reimagining
What happens when Chopin’s lyrical brilliance meets the rich harmonies and rhythmic drive of jazz? Experience an extraordinary night as award-winning Dutch jazz pianist Peter Beets and his trio—featuring piano, double bass, and drums—infuse Chopin’s timeless music with the expressive power of jazz and blues, blending classical sophistication with the swing and spontaneity of improvisation.
Renowned for his deep swing feel, masterful phrasing, and blues-infused touch, Beets brings a fresh perspective to Chopin’s works, transforming them into vibrant jazz explorations. With a career that includes collaborations with jazz greats like Chick Corea and Wynton Marsalis, and accolades such as the Prix Martial Solal and multiple Edison Jazz Award nominations, Beets is celebrated for his electrifying performances and inventive reinterpretations.
In this concert, expect to hear Chopin’s nocturnes and études reimagined with walking bass lines, syncopated rhythms, and soulful blue notes, as the trio seamlessly bridges the worlds of classical and jazz. From swing to bebop, blues to ballads, this performance offers a captivating fusion that honors Chopin’s melodic beauty while embracing the dynamic language of jazz.
Whether you’re a jazz enthusiast, a classical devotee, or simply a lover of great music, this is a one-of-a-kind concert you won’t want to miss.
Experience Chopin like never before—where classical meets jazz in a bold and exhilarating way!
