Hans Chew (November 4, 1975) is an American pianist originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee,[1] now based in New York City. He first gained recognition for his ragtime piano accompaniment to the late acoustic guitarist Jack Rose on his solo albums, The Black Dirt Sessions and Luck in the Valley.[2] Chew is also an original member of the psychedelic/country outfit D. Charles Speer & the Helix.
Hans Chew | |
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 Hans Chew in Brooklyn, NY | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Hans-Harding Alexis Chew |
| Born | November 4, 1975 |
| Genres | Rock & Roll, Americana, Piano Blues |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Piano, Guitar, Drums |
| Years active | 2007–Present |
| Labels | Three Lobed, Divide by Zero, At The Helm |
| Members | Hans Chew Dave Cavallo Ryan Jewel |
| Past members | Jesse Wallace Ricky Ortiz |
| Website | Official Website |
In 2010, Hans Chew released his debut solo album Tennessee & Other Stories... in limited edition vinyl format. The album was heralded by British rock magazine Uncut as one of Best Albums of 2010.[citation needed] Uncut also nominated Hans Chew for their highest honor, the Uncut Music Award, whose previous winners include Fleet Foxes, Paul Weller and P.J. Harvey.[citation needed]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- Open Sea (2017, At the Helm)
- Unknown Sire (2016, Divide By Zero)
- Life & Love (2014, At The Helm)
- Tennessee & Other Stories... (2010, Three Lobed Recordings)
Singles
edit- "Mercy" (2012, Self-Released)
- "New Cypress Grove Boogie b/w Forever Again" (2010, Three Lobed Recordings)
Compilations
edit- Freedom of the Press, Strange Ecology (2018)
- Honest Strings: A Tribute to Jack Rose, The Heart is Deceitful (2010)
Other
edit- One Eleven Heavy, Everything's Better (2018)
- Endless Boogie, Vibe Killer (2017)
- Steve Gunn, Eyes On The Lines (2016)
- Hiss Golden Messenger, Poor Moon (2011)
- D. Charles Speer & the Helix, Leaving the Commonwealth (2011)
- Chris Forsyth, Paranoid Cat (2011)
- Jack Rose with D. Charles Speer & the Helix, Ragged & Right (2010)
- Jack Rose, Luck in the Valley (2010)
- D. Charles Speer & the Helix, Distillation (2009)
- D. Charles Speer & the Helix, In Madagascar/Bar-Abbas Blues (2008)
- The Lost Crusaders, Have You Heard About The World? (2008)
- D. Charles Speer & the Helix, After Hours (2008)
- D. Charles Speer & the Helix, Past or Beyond/Canaanite Builder (2007)
Notes
edit- ^ "Hans Chew's Recurring Images of Tennessee Life", The Chattanoogan
- ^ Jurek, Thom. "AllMusic Guide: Jack Rose, Luck in the Valley", AllMusic