Born and raised in New Jersey, Chase Sanborn began his life as a professional musician in Boston and San Francisco. A highlight of his early career was a year spent on tour with Ray Charles.

Since moving to Toronto in 1981, Chase has been a mainstay of the jazz and commercial music scene, with a slew of performing and recording credits including five albums released as a leader. 

A dedicated educator, Chase is Associate Professor of jazz and trumpet at the University of Toronto. He has published a series of books and posted hundreds of videos focusing on the myriad aspects of playing music and managing a musical career.