Justin Chart

Universal Music Group artist Justin Chart is a visionary alto saxophonist and a prominent figure in the modern West Coast jazz scene. Jazz Europe rates Justin Chart as one of the top ten modern day hard bop saxophone players in the world. Known in jazz circles as “The Blizzard” for his explosive playing and intricate compositional changes, Chart is a trailblazer who is one of the modern masters of Hard-Bop jazz. His unique style is characterized by a seductive yet familiar vibe, offering a harmonic edge that remains deeply rooted in the jazz lineage while standing out as distinctly modern in color. Justin Chart has graced the following renowned clubs, iconic stages, and Festivals: Lugano Jazz Festival–Switzerland, Sildajazz–Norway, Kammgarn International Jazz Festival—Germany, Varna Jazz Days Festival—Bulgaria, Ribe Jazz Festival—Denmark, Lahden Jazztori in Lahti–Finland, Jazz in Marciac—France, La Villette Jazz Festival in Paris–France, Torino Jazz Festival–Italy, Venezia Jazz Festival–Italy, Meer Jazz Festival in Haarlemmermeer–Netherlands. Chart’s technique is nothing short of profound, often relying completely on spontaneous improvisation to create entire sets of music that feel as structured as carefully notated compositions. He is a master of “elegant and enticing extemporization,” frequently recording his albums in a single take to capture the raw, unbridled energy of the moment.