Daniel says:
“I grew up watching Hong Kong Sinfonietta’s Short-cut to Classical Music concerts, so being named their Artist Associate is a profound honour. As a jazz pianist and improviser, I was instantly intrigued by such an unconventional invitation, and I love what it represents: a beautiful testament that good music is simply good music, no matter the genre. Since I am classically trained, stepping into this role feels like coming home – but returning with the contemporary influences that shape my creative identity. I look forward to making music with the orchestra, and of course, working with the management to bring fresh ways of imagining and presenting performances.”
- Jazz pianist/composer/arranger/record producer
- Has made multiple appearances at the Freespace Jazz Fest and Seoul Jazz Festival
- Has collaborated with jazz musicians, pop singers and theatre companies including Cy Leo, Jaeshin Park, Jongkuk Kim, Scott Murphy, Janek Gwizdala, Padget “Fresh” Nanton, Terence Lam, Janice Vidal, The Absent Brother, Tang Shu-wing Theatre Studio etc
- Co-founded the electroacoustic music trio manvsmachine with sound designer hirsk and drummer Blue Kwok
Concert highlights in the 2026/2027 season
27.6.2026 (Sat)
Concerto for Chromatic Harmonica, Jazz Piano & Orchestra!
28.7 – 2.8.2026 (Tue – Sun)
Hong Kong Sinfonietta in Portugal:
Marvão International Music Festival
15.10.2026 (Thu)
Out of the Blue at Tang Contemporary Art
a concert x conversation: Daniel Chu
27.3.2027 (Sat)
The 55th Hong Kong Arts Festival:
Jazz, Classical, & Everything in Between – feat. Daniel Chu
