- Alan Chang
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Name = Alan Chang
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Born = birth date and age|1979|12|4
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Origin =San Jose, California
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Genre =Big band , pop,jazz , lounge
Occupation =Songwriter ,jazz pianist ,music director
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Associated_acts =Michael Bublé
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Notable_instruments =Alan Chang (born
December 4 ,1979 ) is an American pianist and songwriter, best known for his work withMichael Bublé . Originally fromSan Jose, California , he graduated from USC's Thornton School of Music majoring in jazz studies in 2002.Dini, Steve. " [http://www.almadentimes.com/082604/local_mus.htm Local musician travels the world after starting journey in Almaden] ", "Almaden Times Weekly",August 26 2004 .]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 highly acclaimed 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 successful album, "Call Me Irresponsible". Most recently, Alan has co-written two new tracks with singerJosh Kelley on his recent album,To Remember . The tracks are "Walk Right In" and "More Than Love."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 [http://www.thegoodnightmusic.com Text to display] .
While a student at Pioneer High School, Chang was a member of the highly acclaimed group BVC.
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