Thomas Steele is a Toronto, Ontario-based saxophonist, composer, and conductor. He has shared the stage with artists such as Tim Hagans, Tara Davidson, Ernesto Cervini and Andrew Rathbun, among others. I have enjoyed performance opportunities with the TD Niagara Jazz Festival, the Toronto TU Jazz Festival, and have performed at popular jazz venues across the country, such as The Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar in Toronto and Upstairs Jazz Club in Montreal.
"Today, I would love to introduce you to my latest album, “10Tet”! My 10Tet is a ten-piece jazz ensemble based in Toronto, Ontario. The group features ten of Toronto’s talented, lyrical musicians and has received critical acclaim. The ensemble’s unique instrumentation of eight horns, a bassist, a drummer, and the absence of a comping instrument, creates a unique sound structure for the ensemble to play in and puts a modern twist on the classic large jazz ensemble. The group has performed across Toronto and been featured in the TD Niagara Jazz Festival and Toronto TU Jazz Festival. We released our debut record on February 20th, 2021."
Thomas Steele
“With this new album, Toronto-based saxophonist and composer Thomas Steele reimagines how a big band can sound. Sounding at times comfortingly familiar and at other times completely foreign, 10Tet pushes the boundaries of contemporary jazz with an experimental take on large ensemble music that’s deep, full and forceful.”
- Adam Feibel, Jazz FM
“Thomas Steele’s ‘10Tet’ is a significant accomplishment in composing, arranging and performing from some exceptional young musicians with very bright futures.”
- Tara Davidson, JUNO award-winning saxophonist
“Thomas Steele is a rising star on the scene. His new ‘10Tet’ album showcases arrangements and performances that are highly creative, and full of gorgeous harmonies, textures, and rhythmic interplay. Thomas is definitely an artist to watch out for!”
- Amanda Tossoff, JUNO nominated pianist
1. Deja Vu 08:06
2. Push and Shove 05:15
3. Eastbound to Greenwood 08:04
4. Once In A 06:28
5. February Flowers 06:27
6. Sway 07:13
7. Middle Space 08:55
Wind I: Thomas Steele
Wind II: David Hodgson
Wind III: Jacob Chung
Wind IV: Alex Manoukas
Trumpet I: Kaelin Murphy
Trumpet II: Christian Antonacci
Trombone I: Nick Adema
Trombone II: Andrew Gormley
Upright Bass: Evan Gratham
Drum Set: Jacob Slous
Recorded at Noble Street Studios
Mixed by Kevin O'Leary
Mastered by Reuben Ghose
Album Artwork by Sarah Closs
