Justin Chart
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| Born | 1959 or 1960 (age 64–65) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1993–present |
| Labels | Universal Music Group |
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Justin Chart (born 1959 or 1960)[1] is an American singer-songwriter and jazz musician. He is best known for "Los Angeles the Song", dedicated to his hometown. He has released seventeen albums during his career, primarily in the jazz genre.
Early life[edit]
Chart was born in Los Angeles, California, to a musical family, and played piano, clarinet, and saxophone as a youth.[2]
Career[edit]
"Los Angeles the Song"[edit]
In 2012, Chart wrote, sang and produced "Los Angeles the Song", dedicated to the city of his birth. He created twelve different versions of the track, accompanied by music videos: "Los Angeles La Cancion", "Los Angeles Dance Angeles", "Los Angeles Latin", "Los Angeles Word", "Los Angeles Voice of the World" and "Los Angeles a City Alive."
In "Los Angeles Voice of the World", Chart performs together with 40 singers and three rappers from all 25 of Los Angeles' sister cities. The cast sang in 28 different languages spoken by people on six different continents, as a gesture to L.A.'s multicultural flavor.[2] The videos of the song feature scenes from L.A. including the Venice boardwalk, downtown Los Angeles, and ethnic neighborhoods.[3] "Los Angeles Dance Angeles" has a Latin beat and features Chart's daughter Tali on keyboard.[3] "Los Angeles Word" features black-and-white Wild West photos of orange groves, dusty roads and horse-drawn carriages in the early years of L.A., juxtaposed with modern automobiles.
The various versions of "Los Angeles the Song" have garnered more than 11 million views on YouTube and attracted notice from public officials. Chart was awarded the Artisan Appreciation Award in July 2014 by L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti, who praised his ability to capture "through song for people to enjoy and understand this passion for the city we all call home."[2]
Jazz[edit]
Chart released Colorstorm (2020), followed by Colorstorm IV (2021) and Colorstorm VI (2021).
Colorstorm was recorded live, in one session in Los Angeles. The album, which consists of group improvisational pieces, was recorded in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Every performance on was the only version of that particular work, and no editing or overdubbing was done to change the group's improvisational offering.[citation needed]
Personal life[edit]
Chart has a daughter, Tali.[3]
Discography[edit]
Since his debut in 1993, Chart has explored diverse musical styles and themes. His works include studio albums, live recordings, and remastered editions across genres such as jazz and rock. Chart has been associated with several record labels, including Iron Mountain Records, Palms Records, Decca Records, and Universal Music Group. The albums document his career progression and contributions to the music industry.
| Year Released | Label | Title | Recording Date | Notes |
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| 1993 | Iron Mountain Records | The February Feeling[6] | February 1993 | Remastered and Re-released: 2017 |
| 1993-1994 | Iron Mountain Records | Return of the Knight[7] | October 1993 - August 1994 | Remastered and Re-released: 2017 |
| 2017 | Los Angeles City Records | Los Angeles: An Anthem[8] | November 2017 | |
| 2018 | Palms Records | All That Is Just[9] | February 2018 | |
| 2019 | Palms Records | The Jammiest Bit O' Jam | July 2019 | |
| 2020 | Decca Records | COLORSTORM | 2020 | |
| 2021 | Decca Records | COLORSTORM IV | 2021 | |
| 2021 | Decca Records | COLORSTORM VI | 2021 | |
| 2021 | Universal Music Group | Intuition[10] | 2021 | |
| 2021 | Universal Music Group | Live in Los Angeles | 2021 | |
| 2022 | Universal Music Group | The Scarlet Jazz Room | 2022 | |
| 2022 | Universal Music Group | The Midnight People[11] | 2022 | |
| 2022 | Universal Music Group | Keep the Blue[12] | 2022 | |
| 2023 | Universal Music Group | Avenue[13] | 2023 | |
| 2023 | Universal Music Group | Prosper[14] | 2023 | |
| 2023 | Universal Music Group | Right On![15] | 2023 | |
| 2024 | Universal Music Group | Today's Tomorrow[16] | 2024 |
Critical Acclaim[edit]
Justin Chart's recent albums have received notable acclaim. For detailed reviews, see [Justin Chart Jazz Reviews].[17]
References[edit]
- ^ Lopez, Steve (February 27, 2013). "Let's Hear Your Ode to L.A." The Los Angeles Times. p. A2.
And then there's Justin Chart, 53, who loves his native city with all his aching heart.
- ^ a b c Yang, Catherine (August 24, 2017). "Musician Justin Chart releases love songs to L.A." Daily Trojan. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Justin Chart Sings About His Love Of Los Angeles On Youtube". Santa Monica Mirror. June 3, 2014. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
- ^ "Justin Chart". Spotify. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
- ^ "Justin Chart Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & Mor..." AllMusic. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ The February Feeling, April 30, 2017, retrieved May 28, 2024
- ^ Return of the Knight, April 1, 2017, retrieved May 28, 2024
- ^ Los Angeles: An Anthem by Justin Chart on Apple Music, April 6, 2017, retrieved May 28, 2024
- ^ All That Is Just by Justin Chart on Apple Music, August 9, 2018, retrieved May 28, 2024
- ^ "YouTube Music". YouTube Music. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ "The Midnight People". Presto Music. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ Keep The Blue, July 29, 2022, retrieved May 28, 2024
- ^ Avenue, April 14, 2023, retrieved May 28, 2024
- ^ Prosper by Justin Chart on Apple Music, December 30, 2022, retrieved May 28, 2024
- ^ Right On! by Justin Chart on Apple Music, December 22, 2023, retrieved May 28, 2024
- ^ Today's Tomorrow (Recorded Live in Hollywood), April 5, 2024, retrieved May 28, 2024
- ^ "Reviews". Justin Chart Jazz. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
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