The Peter Liu Jazz Combos

The Peter Liu Jazz Quartet @ the Ottawa Art Gallery
Carl Desjardins (drums), Simon Paré (Bass), Peter Liu (Vocals), Magnus Paulson (Guitar) 

Leading the Peter Liu jazz combos (Duo/Trio/Quartet/Quintet/Sextet), Peter performs with some of Ottawa's finest jazz musicians at a wide variety of public and private events around Ottawa.   His ongoing mission is to perform with respectful treatment of the timeless standards, and to provide creative and emotionally resonant interpretations.  With an extensive repertoire of songs, the band performs in a wide range of jazz styles for either listening or dancing, including swing, Latin, ballads, and blues. Instrumentation, combo size, and musical approach are all flexible and adaptable to suit the needs of specific venues and events.    

Whether performing at public concerts, weddings, private parties, and dances, or providing background mood music for other events, Peter's bands deliver a tight professional sound.  With sensitivity and warmth, they create a unique atmosphere where they perform, enhancing mood, energy, and excitement.  

The Peter Liu Jazz Trio at the City of Ottawa 50th Anniversary Royal Swan Release - Saturday, June 24, 2017
Peter Liu (vocals), Alex Moxon (guitar), Normand Glaude (bass)

The Peter Liu Jazz Trio at the Canadian Tulip Festival - May 13, 2016
Peter Liu (Vocals), Alex Moxon (guitar), Alex Mastronardi (Bass)

Photo: Amy Desrosiers

The Peter Liu Quartet @ Brookstreet's Options Jazz Lounge - April 11, 2015
Peter Liu (Vocals), Scott Poll (Clarinet), Mark Ferguson (Piano), Tom Denison (Bass)

Photo: Adam Luptak

The Peter Liu Trio at Merrickville's Jazz Festival - October 18, 2014.
Yves Laroche (piano), Peter Liu (vocals), Tom Denison (bass)

Photo: Elou Photographie

The Peter Liu Trio at the Canadian Tulip Festival - May 11, 2014
Peter Liu (vocals), Yves Laroche (piano), Mark Fraser (bass)

Photo by: George Jong

The Peter Liu Quintet performed at the Ottawa International Jazz Festival on Tuesday, June 25, with Scott Poll (clarinet), Yves Laroche (piano), Tom Denison (bass), and Glenn Robb (drums), playing a blistering set of exciting arrangements of standards in a variety of jazz styles, and drawing a huge crowd in the atrium of the Rendez-Vous Rideau Stage.  Many thanks to all who came out to listen!  

The Peter Liu Quintet at the 2013 Ottawa International Jazz Festival
Peter Liu (vocals), Scott Poll (clarinet), Yves Laroche (piano), 
Tom Denison (bass), Glenn Robb (drums)

The Peter Liu Trio @ Terrasse Radisson in Wakefield - April 18, 2015
Peter Liu (Vocals), Garry Elliott (Guitar), Tom Denison (Bass)

The Peter Liu Trio @ JazzNHouse Concert in Almonte - January 11, 2014
Peter Liu (Vocals), Steve Boudreau (Piano), Tom Denison (Bass)