Justin Chart

Justin Chart is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter and producer. Chart is known for his song, "Los Angeles The Song" [1][2][3]

Justin Chart
Justin Chart performing "Los Angeles The Song" in 2013.
Background information
Birth nameJustin Chart
BornLos Angeles, California, United States
OriginLos Angeles, California
GenresPop, Melodic Rock, Jazz
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, producer, Jazz saxophonist
InstrumentsAcoustic guitars, electric guitar, piano, keyboards, flute, bass flute, piccolo, clarinet, eb sopranino clarinet, bass clarinet, contrabass clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone
Years active1985–present
Websitewww.justinchart.com www.losangelesthesong.com

Early life

Chart was born in Los Angeles, California, to Lee Chart and Betty Chart. His father was a professional boxer from Brooklyn, New York. His mother was a professional opera singer. As an opera singer, she performed mainly in New York, Chicago, Illinois, and Los Angeles, California where she eventually resided. Chart credits his mother as an early influence to his music career. Chart started playing piano at the age of 5 and by the age of 11 learned the clarinet and sax. As a young teenager, he was chosen to record an album with 2 orchestras as soloist. After high school, Chart studied music at the School of The Performing Arts in London, England.[4]

Career

Chart has written songs for films such as Key Exchange (1985), Back To School (1986), Full Metal Jacket (1987), Born To Race (1988), Speed Zone (1989), The Hitman (1991), and others. He also worked as a songwriter on television shows.[4]

From 1990 to 2000, Chart produced four solo albums.

  • Origins
  • Everything in Time
  • The February Feeling
  • Return of The Knight
Justin Chart Band

In 2012, Chart produced, wrote and sung "Los Angeles The Song". It is described as an upbeat love song dedicated to his native city.[3] On April 19, 2013, Chart released another song "We Rock The World" accompanied with a music video featuring his band members.[5][6]

Chart has created twelve different versions of "Los Angeles The Song",[7] featuring different members of his band including his daughter, Tali Chart. "Los Angeles The Song," has received over 11 million views on YouTube.[8]

Discography

Solo Albums[9]

Compositions
  • 2017 ~ "Last Night" on Return of the Knight
  • 2017 ~ "Outta Control" on Return of the Knight
  • 2017 ~ "You Are for Me" on Return of the Knight
  • 2017 ~ "Face Life Dancing" on Return of the Knight
  • 2017 ~ "Reachin' Out" on Return of the Knight
  • 2017 ~ "Times" on Return of the Knight
  • 2017 ~ "Times Like These" on Return of the Knight
  • 2017 ~ "Return of the Knight" on Return of the Knight
  • 2017 ~ "Ridin the Edge" on Return of the Knight
  • 2017 ~ "Give n Take" on Return of the Knight
  • 2017 ~ "Souvenir" on Return of the Knight
  • 2017 ~ "Love Never Leaves" on Return of the Knight
  • 2017 ~ "Nothing Can Come" on Return of the Knight
  • 2017 ~ "Life Force" on Return of the Knight
  • 2017 ~ "No One Tells the Wind" on Return of the Knight
  • 2017 ~ "Movin' On" on Return of the Knight
  • 2017 ~ "And On..." on Return of the Knight
  • 2017 ~ "Los Angeles the Song" on Los Angeles: An Anthem
  • 2017 ~ "Los Angeles a City Alive" (Radio Remix) on Los Angeles: An Anthem
  • 2017 ~ "Los Angeles Word" (Deluxe Version) on Los Angeles: An Anthem
  • 2017 ~ "Los Angeles Latin" (Salsa Merengue Version) on Los Angeles: An Anthem
  • 2017 ~ "Los Angeles" (King & Queen Remix) on Los Angeles: An Anthem
  • 2017 ~ "Los Angeles Voice of the World" (Extended Version) on Los Angeles: An Anthem
  • 2017 ~ "Los Angeles Grooves" (Re-Recorded Version) on Los Angeles: An Anthem
  • 2017 ~ "Los Angeles: Dance Angeles" (Dance Remix) on Los Angeles: An Anthem
  • 2017 ~ "Los Angeles" (Live) on Los Angeles: An Anthem
  • 2017 ~ "Los Angeles" (Spanish Version) [Live] on Los Angeles: An Anthem
  • 2017 ~ "Los Angeles Now" (Bonus Track) on Los Angeles: An Anthem
  • 2017 ~ "Los Angeles la Cancion" (Spanish Version) on Los Angeles: An Anthem
  • 2017 ~ "The Key" on The February Feeling
  • 2017 ~ "The Time is Now" on The February Feeling
  • 2017 ~ "It's Morning" on The February Feeling
  • 2017 ~ "Welcome to a Waking World" on The February Feeling
  • 2017 ~ "Paint the Sky" on The February Feeling
  • 2017 ~ "The Waiting is Over" on The February Feeling
  • 2017 ~ "Souvenir" (Live) on The February Feeling
  • 2017 ~ "The Quickening" on The February Feeling
  • 2017 ~ "Love Never Leaves" (Live) on The February Feeling
  • 2017 ~ "Reaching Out" (Remix) on The February Feeling
  • 2018 ~ "You're the One" on All That Is Just
  • 2018 ~ "Days Turn into Years" on All That Is Just
  • 2018 ~ "Back to School" on All That Is Just
  • 2018 ~ "The Waiting is Over" on All That Is Just
  • 2018 ~ "Deadheat" on All That Is Just
  • 2018 ~ "The Key" on All That Is Just
  • 2018 ~ "The Time is Now" on All That Is Just
  • 2018 ~ "Without Measure" on All That Is Just
  • 2018 ~ "Tali" on All That Is Just
  • 2018 ~ "Give 'n' Take" (North West Session) on All That Is Just
  • 2018 ~ "We Rock the World" on All That Is Just
  • 2018 ~ "Contraband Op. 1: Apassionato Con Stretto Volante" on All That Is Just
  • 2019 ~ "Higher" on The Jammiest Bit O Jam
  • 2019 ~ "Nothin Can Come Between Us" (Instrumental) on The Jammiest Bit O Jam
  • 2019 ~ "Chase" on The Jammiest Bit O Jam
  • 2019 ~ "The Waiting is Over" (feat. Betty Chart) on The Jammiest Bit O Jam
  • 2019 ~ "Life Force" (Remastered) on The Jammiest Bit O Jam
  • 2019 ~ "You Know" on The Jammiest Bit O Jam
  • 2019 ~ "Ride It" on The Jammiest Bit O Jam
  • 2019 ~ "Rendezvous" on The Jammiest Bit O Jam
  • 2019 ~ "Days" on The Jammiest Bit O Jam
  • 2019 ~ "You Fooled Me Once Again" on The Jammiest Bit O Jam
  • 2019 ~ "Candlelight" (Instrumental) on The Jammiest Bit O Jam
  • 2019 ~ "Paint the Sky" on The Jammiest Bit O Jam
  • 2020 ~ "The Obliquity of the Ecliptic" on Colorstorm
  • 2020 ~ "Teal in Time" on Colorstorm
  • 2020 ~ "Amethyst Afterglow" on Colorstorm
  • 2020 ~ "Jazzure" on Colorstorm
  • 2020 ~ "Taken by Storm" on Colorstorm
  • 2020 ~ "Bluetiful" on Colorstorm
  • 2020 ~ Electricity's Eminence" on Colorstorm
  • 2020 ~ "Faster Than Eyes Could Ever See" on Colorstorm
  • 2020 ~ "Skyshine" on Colorstorm
  • 2020 ~ "Colorstorm" on Colorstorm
  • 2020 ~ "Blue Blizzard" on Colorstorm
  • 2020 ~ "Lilac Luster" on Colorstorm
  • 2020 ~ "Winter Woman" on Colorstorm
  • 2020 ~ "The Chartreuse Cyclone" on Colorstorm
  • 2020 ~ "Shimmer Storm" on Colorstorm

Awards and Recognition

Chart has received the following awards and recognition:[8]

  • Certificate of Recognition of Service to the City of Los Angeles in June of 2014 from Council President Herb Wesson Jr.
  • Proclamation and Angel Award from the City of Los Angeles in June of 2014 from Councilman Tom La Bonge
  • Artisan Appreciate Award in July of 2014 from Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti
  • Proclamation of Service to The Latin Community of Los Angeles in February of 2015 from Councilman Jose Huizar
  • Award of Commitment and Inspiration to the City of Los Angeles in March of 2015 from First Council Member Gil Cedillo
  • Statement of Accomplishment in February of 2016 from United States Senator Dianne Feinstein

In May of 2017, the Los Angeles city council adopted Chart's composition of "Los Angeles The Song" as an official part of Los Angeles' history.[8]

Humanitarian and Charitable Causes

Chart is involved in numerous charitable causes. He has performed numerous fund-raisers to raise consciousness about the loss of funding for the arts in public schools. Chart in a partnership with Cal Fund raised over $50,000 for the California wildfires. Chart has served as Musical Ambassador for Wildlife Warriors Worldwide and the Australia Zoo Foundation.[10]

Personal life
Tali Liora Chart performing "Los Angeles The Song" with Justin Chart

Justin Chart lives in Los Angeles, California. He has a daughter.[1]




References
  1. "Justin Chart Sings About His Love of Los Angeles on Youtube". Santa Monica Mirror. Missing or empty |url= (help)
  2. "Police Improve Community Relations in Los Angeles". VOA News.
  3. "Your ode to L.A.? Let's have it". Los Angeles Times.
  4. "Mother Love Show". LA Talk Radio.
  5. "Justin Chart's "Los Angeles The Song"". Los Angeles Times.
  6. "Theme song for Los Angeles to debut to millions". Larchmont Chronicles.
  7. "Los Angeles: An Anthem by Justin Chart". Apple Music. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
  8. Yang, Catherine (August 24, 2017). "Musician Justin Chart releases love songs to L.A." Daily Trojan. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
  9. "Justin Chart". Spotify. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
  10. "Justin Chart". Silverstein Works. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
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