
Upcoming Events
Alongside maintaining a busy teaching schedule, Thomas Steele also regularly performs as a bandleader, sideman and pit band musician. See below for his upcoming events!
Steele Plays Oatts at The Emmet Ray
Join Thomas Steele (saxophone), Paul Callander (trumpet), Duncan Wilson (piano), Christopher Parnis (bass) and Petros Anagnostakos (drums) at The Emmet Ray for an evening of music written by legendary saxophonist Dick Oatts.
For reservations email reso@erbar.ca or call 416-792-4497.
Durham Jazz's Winter Blues Showcase
Directing the intermediate big band at Durham Jazz’s annual Winter Blues concert.
Thomas Steele +10 at Drom Taberna
Thomas Steele - alto saxophone, soprano saxophone
Alex Dean - tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone
Joel Bracken - tenor saxophone
Alex Manoukas - baritone saxophone
Atcheleh Aryee - lead trumpet
Christian Antonacci - trumpet and flugelhorn
Angela Pincente - trombone
Andrew Gormley - trombone
Matthew O’Halloran - piano
Evan Gratham - bass
Petros Anagnostakos - drums
12Tet at Toronto TU Jazz Festival
The Thomas Steele 12Tet is thrilled to be playing at the TU Jazz Festival this fall! The group will be playing a mixture of new music and pieces from their debut album.
The band features
Thomas Steele (alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute)
David Hodgson (tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone)
Joel Bracken (tenor saxophone, clarinet)
Alex Manoukas (baritone saxophone, bass clarinet)
Kyle Pogline (lead trumpet)
Christian Antonacci (trumpet, flugelhorn)
Charlotte McAfee Brunner (lead trombone)
Andrew Gormley (trombone, bass trombone)
Matthew O’Halloran (piano)
TBD (guitar)
Evan Gratham (bass)
Jackson Haynes (drum set)
ElecTet at The Emmet Ray
ElecTet (electric quintet) will be performing an evening of modern jazz at The Emmet Ray. The band features Thomas Steele (saxophone, electronic winds, effects), Geraden Smith (guitar and effects), Carter Brodkorb (keyboard), Mira Riselli (electric bass) and Colin Riddoch (drums).
Thomas Steele Quartet at The Emmet Ray
The Thomas Steele Quartet will be performing an evening of modern jazz at The Emmet Ray! The band features Thomas Steele (saxophones and compositions), Matthew O’Halloran (piano), PT Sandberg (bass) and Jackson Haynes (drums).
Chicago Musical Pit Band
Playing the reed one book (alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, clarinet, flute, piccolo) in the PHS production of ‘Chicago’ the musical.
Chicago Musical Pit Band
Playing the reed one book (alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, clarinet, flute, piccolo) in the PHS production of ‘Chicago’ the musical.
Thomas Steele 10Tet at The Tranzac
The 10Tet returns for their first performance of the year, and to The Tranzac for the first time since the band’s debut in November 2019!
Featuring Thomas Steele (alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute), David Hodgson (tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, clarinet), Joel Bracken (tenor saxophone, clarinet), Alex Manoukas (baritone saxophone, bass clarinet), Kyle Pogline (lead trumpet), Christian Antonacci (trumpet, flugelhorn), Charlotte McAfee Brunner (lead trombone), Andrew Gormley (trombone, bass trombone), Evan Gratham (upright bass) and Jackson Haynes (drums).
See you there!
Tribute to Kurt Rosenwinkel
Performing two sets of music featuring music written by the legendary guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel. Featuring Thomas Steele (saxophones), Geraden Smith (guitar), Jennifer Lo (piano), Mira Riselli (bass) and Jackson Haynes (drums).