Jordan Chung : Associate Artist
Photo: Jenny Kim
Jordan Chung is an innovative and expressive musician recognised
for pushing creative boundaries in both sound and presentation.
Active across jazz, contemporary, and cinematic music, his work
reflects a distinctive voice shaped by a diverse artistic
background and a deep commitment to creating an emotive
state.
Throughout his career, Jordan has worked with several prominent
jazz artists and performed at renowned venues and festivals
including the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Conservatorium
International Jazz Festival, and the New Orleans Jazz
Festival.
As the bandleader of the Asian-Australian jazz group Zodiac,
Jordan was awarded the ABC Jazz Composer Commission in 2023 to
create the group's debut album 'The Wild Wild East'. In 2025 he
released the group's second album 'From' alongside a
short-documentary of the band's journey made by leading creators
Andrew and Chris Yee.
Jordan is also a leading advocate for cross-cultural exchange
between Australia and Asia. He has established partnerships and
cooperative opportunities with institutions such as the Kuala
Lumpur Jazz and Arts Centre (Malaysia) and Fountain de Chopin
(Hong Kong) and has collaborated with an impressive list of Asian
musicians including Alan Kwan, Nelson Fung, Ko Omura, and Foo Yin
Hong.
Through his work as a composer, performer, and bandleader, Jordan
continues to develop projects that prioritise artistic depth,
collaboration, and meaningful exchange. His practice is driven by
a desire to create music that reflects lived experience, invites
attentive listening, and contributes thoughtfully to Australia's
contemporary art music landscape.
Biography provided by the composer — current to June 2026
