Ho Hum Records are delighted to announce the release of classical pianist Rosey Chan’s debut album “One”.
Produced by Sting, the album showcases a genre-blending combination of classical and jazz with Chan’s interpretations of works by Bach, Debussy, Bill Evans and Tom Waits.
Born in the UK of Chinese parents, Rosey Chan was educated at the Royal Academy of Music on a piano scholarship and then at the prestigious Royal College of Music.
Co-Founder of the Yukawa-Chan piano duo, which had considerable success performing at such venues as the Albert Hall, The Wigmore Hall, the Festival Hall and Carnegie Hall, NYC. In 2008, Rosey began focusing on solo work, widening her musical landscape and drawing on influences other than pure classical repertoire such as jazz improvisation, contemporary electronic music and performance art.
Has performed at traditional music festivals including the Festival of the Hamptons NYC, the IMG festival in Italy & a festival of music, food & wine in Tuscany started in 2009 (of which she is a co-founder). She also has a passion for performing in more unconventional establishments; Le Poisson Rouge NY/ (formally the Village Gate jazz club), The Norwood House NY, The Box NY, The 100 club, London.
As part of Frieze Art Fair 2009 Rosey presented a multi media performance piece titled "THE MARCH OF THE JINGOISTS".
In 2010 Rosey created "PAST PRESENT FUTURE", a one-woman-show (3 screen video installation) based upon her family archives (Hong Kong, Beijing, UK) and it was presented at the Hong Kong Art fair.
Rosey has embarked on a series of collaborations with dancers, filmmakers, architects, fashion designers and artists.
Recording of her first solo album came about after rock legend Sting heard an impromptu concert. He donated his Italian studio for the recording.
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