Alan Kwan is recognized worldwide as a multi-talented guitarist, composer, and producer. Under Kwan's leadership, the band Invisible Architecture, which debuted in 2021 with the album Between Now and Never, won the Golden Melody Award (GMA) for Best Instrumental Album Producer and received three additional nominations. Kwan's first album, Petrichor, also earned three nominations at the 31st GMA . In 2024, Kwan collaborated with Japanese pianist Masaki Hayashi to release a duo jazz album Liquid Sunshine, which is featured on multiple Apple Music editorial playlists.
Kwan performs and records with many of the world's leading musicians, including Billy Childs, Stefan Karlsson, Dayna Stephens, Fabian Almazan, Linda May Oh, Johnathan Blake, Orlando Le Fleming, Reuben James, Glenn Zaleski, Paul Bollenback, Rogerio Boccato, Kazumi Watanabe, Lisa Ono, and Riyoko Takagi, among others.
Kwan regularly conducts masterclasses worldwide and has been invited by the Musicians Institute as a Visiting Artist for its Masterclass Series. He collaborates with prominent instrument and gear makers, serving as artists for Eventide, JAM Pedals, Westville Guitars, Yamaoka Guitars, Stringjoy, and VEMURAM. His music transcends traditional boundaries, with compositions featured in films, television and visual art projects, solidifying his reputation as a trailblazing artist in modern jazz.
Source: Jazz Society
Jazz World (HK) Ltd
Leisure and Cultural Services Department
Drip Music
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