Julian Chan is a freelance saxophonist/flutist based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He recently graduated with a Masters degree in Jazz Performance from Queens College in NYC, where he studied with jazz greats Antonio Hart, Michael Mossman, Howard Brofsky and David Berkman. In addition, he also studied/mentored, as well as performed with many Malaysian music legends - Greg Lyons, Thomas Theseira, David Gomes, Michael Veerapen, Jose Thomas, and many others.

Julian is an established performer and sessionist in Malaysia, and began is playing career from 2001 until present. Like most musicians in the Malaysian music scene, Julian started his career performing in small gigs, from hotel to lounge jazz bands, and private events - from weddings to corporate functions. It was not long when he eventually increased his exposure as a saxophonist and a sessionist, and this gave him the opportunity to perform and play in more challenging shows, as well as recording for various sessions, from advertisement jingles to albums.

He has performed in Malaysia and other parts of the Asian region, from Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Taiwan, China and recently Japan. He has played with various jazz luminaries and established himself well in the Malaysian music scene, as a sideman and as a bandleader. In the span of 11 years, Julian has performed in all the jazz venues in Malaysia, from the well-established No Black Tie, Alexis Bistro, Mezze Lounge, Nero Fico, to the now-defunct The Top Room, Groove Junction, and many others. He has also managed to perform out in other countries around the Asian region, going out on tour with Chinese pop artistes as well as jazz tours.

Recent projects include: 
- recording/co-producing NY-based Malaysian violinist FUNG CHERN HWEI’s album “From The Heart”;
- a debut feature in WVC TRiO+1’s second album “ELEVEN”
- recorded in Japanese NY-based pianist AYAKO SATO’s album ANONYMOUS 5 “A New Hope”;
- CLAUDE DIALLO SITUATION featuring Julian Chan “Live at No Black Tie”, in 2010, released in 2011;
- Producer/musical director/musician for “Let’s Go Mamak” and “Let’s Go Mamak, Again!” (by Inner Voices Productions) a Malaysian-music fusion concert involving Malaysian traditional instruments with modern instruments. 

His latest CD is with his band WVC TRiO+1's 2014 release WAITING FOR THAT DAY.

When not performing, Julian also teaches saxophone and flute as a private instructor, part-time lecturer at University College Sedaya International (UCSI), as well as giving workshops/masterclasses in various music schools and music colleges in Malaysia.

JULIAN CHAN uses Yanagisawa Saxophones and Vandoren Reeds, Mouthpieces and accessories. 

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