| Alan Chang | |
|---|---|
| Background information | |
| Born | December 4, 1979 |
| Origin | San Jose, California |
| Genres | Big band, rock, pop, jazz, lounge |
| Occupations | Songwriter, jazz pianist, music director |
| Associated acts | Michael Bublé |
Alan Chang (born December 4, 1979)[1] is an American pianist and songwriter, best known for his work with Michael Bublé. Originally from San Jose, California, he graduated from USC's Thornton School of Music majoring in jazz studies in 2002.[2]
Chang began his passion for jazz at Castillero Middle School. At the age of 13, Chang began accompanying nearby Pioneer High School with their daily musical rehearsals as well as a local dance studio. When Chang attended Pioneer High School he soon received local recognition for his playing[3] and by his senior year he had recorded an independent "senior project". The CD included original compositions and was sold locally to recoup recording expenses. Later that year Chang was selected as one of two pianists to the San Francisco High School Grammy Band.[4]
After graduating USC's Thorton School of Music, Chang was discovered and asked to audition for an up-and-coming artist, Michael Bublé. Since 2003, Chang has been Bublé's musical director and pianist, traveling the world to sold-out shows, radio, and television appearances.[3] In 2005, Chang co-wrote "Home" with Bublé and Amy Foster-Gillies.[5] By 2007, his writing credentials included "Everything" and "Lost", both off of Bublé's album, Call Me Irresponsible. Most recently, Chang co-wrote and co-produced tracks from Buble's release, Crazy Love. Chang co-wrote the first single, "Haven't Met You Yet", and the second single, "Hold On". Also, Chang was a co-producer on the tracks "Stardust" and "You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You". For Bublé's 2011 Christmas album, Chang co-wrote the only original song, "Cold December Night". He also arranged Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.
On November 15th 2011, Alan produced and released the inspirational holiday album, "Cold December Night." "["http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/cold-december-night/id480043295]" The album is "melancholy interpretations of Christmas songs envisioned by various members of Michael Bublé's touring band." Reviews were extremely positive, with Jordannah Elizabeth commenting, "Cold December Night is romantic, mature, and appealing to anyone who is interested in listening to millennium inspired contemporary music."
In addition to his writing credentials with Michael Buble, Chang co-wrote two tracks with singer Josh Kelley on his album, To Remember. The tracks are "Walk Right In" and "More Than Love". Chang also co-wrote "Stargazing" for X Factor's champion, Leon Jackson. The track is on his debut album Right Now.
Chang is also a member of Los Angeles area rock band formerly known as The Cosmic Giggle.[3] The group's new name is The Good Night.
While a student at Pioneer High School, Chang was a member of the group BVC.