Justin Chart, a Trailblazer of the Modern West Coast Free-Jazz Sound is a powerful Alto saxophonist, with a dynamic and distinctive sound and soloing style. His music has a unique edge, with a vibe that is instantly seductive and familiar. Known in West Coast Jazz circles as "The Blizzard" because of his explosive playing and intricate compositional changes. Justin began his jazz career as a member of the “Young Lion” movement in the 80s that saw a return to both Post-Bop and Hard Bop.
Signed to Universal Music Group, as a saxophonist, composer, producer, and vocalist, Justin Chart plays by his own rules. A multi-instrumentalist of the highest caliber, he thoroughly engages his listeners with a harmonic edge deeply rooted in the jazz lineage. His musical expressions stand out as distinctly modern in color and style. He’s a visionary who has learned to listen to his inner voice. Steeped in tradition and grounded in the lessons learned from life, Justin is not afraid to push himself and his art forward. His commanding presence, on stage and off, reflects his musical ingenuity and skill which has earned him critical acclaim for his recorded works and passionate live performances. A true Renaissance man, he reaffirms this credo on his 11th album as a leader and an innovator.
Chart’s pop albums feature intelligent, deeply-felt lyrics and soaring melodies which combine to touch the listener in a powerful way. His music has a freshness and originality that plants it firmly in the present, and yet reminds the listener of the depth of feeling and social relevance of influential music from earlier decades. His songs relate positive messages of hope and strength amidst times of turmoil and hardship, stressing the importance of love and spirit and remaining true to oneself above everything else.
A native of Los Angeles, Justin is in love with his native city... and has proven it with, to date, with six versions of Los Angeles the Song, the Anthem for Los Angeles. It’s an upbeat love song to his city... one that resonates with many who have viewed his videos on all platforms of social media... with well over 11 Million viewers on You Tube.
As a philanthropist, Justin has helped to raise money for Cal Fund, Steve Irwin’s foundation Wild Life Warriors, The Los Angeles Food Bank, and Sign With Me.
Justin Chart is a unique artist with a rare talent for making magical music that effectively unites the powerful charge of unbridled energy with the tender emotions of the heart and soul. With a wealth of awards, accomplishments and accolades behind him in fields spanning the music industry and a host of genres, Justin Chart, a consummate performer, composer, and producer, continues to venture where his talents & intuition take him.