Jeff Chan

Jeff Chan
Born (1970-11-23) November 23, 1970
Concord, California, U.S.
Occupation Saxophonist, Composer

Jeff Chan was born in Concord, California on November 23, 1970.[1] He is an Asian American tenor saxophonist and composer who is currently living in the Chicago area. Chan is inspired by the work of African American musicians. Chan is a participant in the Asian-American Creative Music Movement.[2] His Big Fun Philharmonic is a large ensemble based on the idea of giving musicians freedom to express themselves.[3]

Style

Chan states his influences include Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Ornette Coleman. He bases his music on avant-garde Chicago jazz music which is a large influence of the Asian-American Creative Music Movement.[4]

Discography

  • Winds Shifting (1998)[1]
  • Color Architecture (1999)[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Jeff Chan Music Albums
  2. ↑ Jeff Chan: Biography at AllMusic
  3. ↑ Jeff Chan Biography - AOL Music
  4. ↑ Jeff Chan - Bio
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