Alan Chang
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Alan Chang 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.
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 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.
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. In 2005, Chang co-wrote "Home
" with Bublé and Amy Foster-Gillies. 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. The group's new name is The Good Night.
While a student at Pioneer High School, Chang was a member of the group BVC.
Michael Bublé
Michael Steven Bublé is a Canadian singer. He has won several awards, including three Grammy Awards and multiple Juno Awards. His first album reached the top ten in Canada and the UK. He found worldwide commercial success with his 2005 album It's Time, and his 2007 album Call Me Irresponsible was...
. Originally from San Jose, California
San Jose, California
San Jose is the third-largest city in California, the tenth-largest in the U.S., and the county seat of Santa Clara County which is located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay...
, he graduated from USC's Thornton School of Music
USC Thornton School of Music
The University of Southern California Thornton School of Music, founded in 1884 and dedicated in 1999, is one of the premier music schools in the United States...
majoring in jazz studies in 2002.
Chang began his passion for jazz at Castillero Middle School
Castillero Middle School (San Jose, California)
Castillero Middle School is a public middle school in San Jose, California, USA. It is a performing arts, academic, and visual arts magnet. 1,305 children currently attend this school.-History:...
. 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 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.
After graduating USC's Thorton School of Music, Chang was discovered and asked to audition for an up-and-coming artist, Michael Bublé
Michael Bublé
Michael Steven Bublé is a Canadian singer. He has won several awards, including three Grammy Awards and multiple Juno Awards. His first album reached the top ten in Canada and the UK. He found worldwide commercial success with his 2005 album It's Time, and his 2007 album Call Me Irresponsible was...
. Since 2003, Chang has been Bublé's musical director and pianist, traveling the world to sold-out shows, radio, and television appearances. In 2005, Chang co-wrote "Home
Home (Michael Bublé song)
"Home" is a song recorded by Canadian pop-jazz musician Michael Bublé. It was released on March 31, 2005, as the second single from his album It's Time. The song was written by Bublé, along with Alan Chang and Amy Foster-Gillies. "Home" was a hit for Bublé in both Canada and the United States,...
" with Bublé and Amy Foster-Gillies. By 2007, his writing credentials included "Everything
Everything (Michael Bublé song)
"Everything" is a Grammy Award-nominated single by Michael Bublé from his 2007 album Call Me Irresponsible. Unlike most of Bublé's other music, this song carries an adult contemporary sound. Bublé wrote "Everything" for his then girlfriend Emily Blunt. He explained: "I wrote that song about the...
" and "Lost
Lost (Michael Bublé song)
"Lost" is the third single from Michael Bublé's third studio album, Call Me Irresponsible. The song was inspired by the breakup with his former fiancée Debbie Timuss. Bublé performed the song on The X Factor on December 8, 2007. The song was featured in the sixth season of American police...
", both off of Bublé's album, Call Me Irresponsible
Call Me Irresponsible (album)
Call Me Irresponsible is the third studio album released by Grammy Award-winning Canadian jazz singer Michael Bublé. The album was released on May 1, 2007.-Release:...
. Most recently, Chang co-wrote and co-produced tracks from Buble's release, Crazy Love
Crazy Love (Michael Bublé album)
Crazy Love is the fourth studio album released by Canadian vocalist Michael Bublé. After only three days of sales, the album opened atop the Billboard 200 chart with 132,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan, making the album Bublé's second number #1 album...
. Chang co-wrote the first single, "Haven't Met You Yet
Haven't Met You Yet
"Haven’t Met You Yet" is the first single from Canadian singer Michael Bublé's fourth album Crazy Love, released on August 31, 2009. According to Bublé, the single and its official music video are "about everyone's dream of finding a relationship and love." Bublé co-wrote "Haven’t Met You Yet" with...
", and the second single, "Hold On
Hold On (Michael Bublé song)
"Hold On" is a song by Canadian jazz singer Michael Bublé. It was released as the second single from his album Crazy Love in America, also serving as the fifth single worldwide. The single was released in America in January 2010, with a worldwide release expected for March 2011. The song debuted on...
". Also, Chang was a co-producer on the tracks "Stardust
Stardust (song)
"Stardust" is an American popular song composed in 1927 by Hoagy Carmichael with lyrics added in 1929 by Mitchell Parish. Originally titled "Star Dust", Carmichael first recorded the song at the Gennett Records studio in Richmond, Indiana...
" and "You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You
You're Nobody till Somebody Loves You
"You're Nobody till Somebody Loves You" is a popular song written by Russ Morgan, Larry Stock, and James Cavanaugh and published in 1944.The song was first recorded by Morgan and has been covered by numerous artists...
". For Bublé's 2011 Christmas
Christmas (Michael Bublé album)
Christmas is the fifth studio album and first full-length Christmas album by Canadian crooner Michael Bublé. The album was released on October 21, 2011 in Ireland in Brown Thomas Dublin, October 24, 2011 in the United Kingdom, and October 25, 2011 in the United States. On the week ending 10...
album, Chang co-wrote the only original song, "Cold December Night". He also arranged Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" is a song introduced by Judy Garland in the 1944 MGM musical Meet Me in St. Louis. Frank Sinatra later recorded a version with modified lyrics, which has become more common than the original. The song was written by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane...
.
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
Josh Kelley
Joshua Bishop "Josh" Kelley is an American singer-songwriter and actor. Kelley has recorded for Hollywood Records, Threshold Records and DNK Records as a pop rock artist, and has had four hit singles on the Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks chart...
on his album, To Remember. The tracks are "Walk Right In" and "More Than Love". Chang also co-wrote "Stargazing" for X Factor
The X Factor (UK)
The X Factor is a British television music competition to find new singing talent. Created by Simon Cowell, it began in September 2004 and is contested by aspiring singers drawn from public auditions. It is the originator of the international X Factor franchise. The seven series of the show to date...
s champion, Leon Jackson
Leon Jackson
Leon Jackson is a Scottish singer-songwriter. He won the fourth series of British talent show The X Factor in 2007. Following his win, Jackson was the main star of his on-web series entitled Leon's Life, which ran from 2007 until 2008...
. The track is on his debut album Right Now
Right Now (Leon Jackson album)
Right Now is the debut album by Scottish Jazz singer Leon Jackson, released on October 20, 2008 on Syco Music. Jackson described the album as "a mixture in styles of modern jazz with singer-songwriter elements, and a lot of it is really soulful." The album was released via Syco Music and Sony BMG,...
.
Chang is also a member of Los Angeles area rock band formerly known as The Cosmic Giggle. The group's new name is The Good Night.
While a student at Pioneer High School, Chang was a member of the group BVC.