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Jolynn Joelle Chin (born December 25, 1995), known professionally as Jolynn J Chin, is a Malaysian-born crossover pianist, composer, and producer. She is recognised for blending classical piano with jazz, trap, and experimental music. Her debut EP, Beyond Classical (2019), was entered for consideration for the 62nd Grammy Awards..[1]. She has also appeared on America’s Got Talent Season 16 [2].

Early Life

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Jolynn J Chin was born and raised in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. She began piano lessons at age five, completed the ABRSM graded piano exams with distinction by age 14, and later passed her ATCL Recital Diploma[3]. She studied with Dr. Nicholas Ong, the first Malaysian to earn a doctorate in piano performance from Juilliard[4]. She also studied with Andrew Brownell and Li Ming Qiang[5].

Career

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Early Performances

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Jolynn's first performance was at the Sarawak Entertainers Night[6]. She subsequently appeared on Malaysian television and performed at events including the Kuching Waterfront Jazz Festival (2017 and 2018)[7][8]. She also performed at the Blue Note Lounge, a jazz concert organized by REDfm English RTM Sarawak, alongside Dato Mokhzani[9]

Grammy Consideration

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In 2019, Jolynn released her debut EP, Beyond Classical, blending classical piano with jazz and electronic music. The EP was entered for consideration for the 62nd Grammy Awards in the Best Contemporary Instrumental Album category.[10][11]

2021: America’s Got Talent

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In 2021, Jolynn appeared on Season 16 of America’s Got Talent., which was covered by Malaysian media, including The Borneo Post[12] and New Straits Times[13].

Professional Representation

In July 2021, Jolynn signed with Atomic Music Group, a booking agency[14]. She later transitioned to independent status and established her own label, Yellow Gold Records.

2024: Abbey Road Studios and Off Time Album

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In 2024, Jolynn released her album Off Time, with the title track mastered in Abbey Road Studios in Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio[15].The Dolby Atmos mix was engineered by Roger Montejano, a member of the Recording Academy, and mastered by Oli Morgan.[16].

Teaching and Mentorship

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Jolynn operates the JJC Academy, an online platform offering piano lessons and artist development services.[17]

Discography

  • Beyond Classical (EP, 2019)
  • 2021, Pt. 1 (EP, 2021)
  • 2021, Pt. 2 (EP, 2022)
  • Shifted (Single, 2023)
  • Changes (Single, 2024)
  • Off Time (Album, 2024)

References

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  1. ^ Tawie, Priscilla (25 September 2019). "Jolynn J Chin Beyond Classical". New Sarawak Tribune. p. 1. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  2. ^ Tawie, Priscilla (3 October 2024). "Sarawakian pianist Jolynn J Chin masters album at Abbey Road Studios". New Sarawak Tribune. p. 1. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  3. ^ Heng, Eve Sonary (25 March 2018). "Scaling the musical heights". The Borneo Post. p. 1. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  4. ^ Yap, Joanna (16 January 2013). "Nation's bests to hold classical music concerts". The Borneo Post. p. 1. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  5. ^ Borneo Post, The (28 September 2018). "All proceeds from Kuching Waterfront Jazz Festival go to charity". The Borneo Post. p. 1. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  6. ^ Law, Daryll (17 August 2016). "S'wak Entertainers Night Returns Next Month". The Borneo Post. p. 1. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  7. ^ Henrietta, Liza (19 June 2017). "KWJF 2017 bawakan 18 buah kumpulan Jazz, 29 & 30 Sept". Utusan Borneo. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  8. ^ Dason, Cyril (28 August 2018). "Full KWJF 2018 Schedule Released". Kuching Borneo. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  9. ^ Borneo Post, The (21 July 2017). "Free live jazz concert this Sunday to be broadcast on radio". The Borneo Post. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  10. ^ Yang, Kayla (6 June 2021). "Jolynn J Chin - The Unstoppable Talent From Sarawak". WADD! Media. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  11. ^ Ismail, Ismail (1 October 2019). "Dijangka Tercalon Anugerah GRAMMY, Gadis Sarawak Pecah Rekod". I Love Borneo. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  12. ^ C, Irene (29 May 2021). "America's Got Talent dream comes true for Kuching pianist Jolynn J Chin". The Borneo Post. p. 1. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  13. ^ Chua, Dennis (3 June 2021). "#Showbiz: Malaysian Jolynn Chin makes it to America's Got Talent". New Straits Times. p. 1. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  14. ^ Courtney, Ian (15 July 2021). "Atomic Music Group Signs Crossover Pianist Jolynn J. Chin". Celebrity Access. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  15. ^ Tawie, Priscilla (3 October 2024). "Sarawakian pianist Jolynn J Chin masters album at Abbey Road Studios". New Sarawak Tribune. p. 1. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  16. ^ AN, Nazihah (20 September 2024). "Jolynn J Chin, Pianis Pertama Sarawak Terbitkan Album di Studio Legenda Abbey Road". I Love Borneo. p. 1. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  17. ^ Daily, Dayak (17 May 2022). "Sarawakian pianist from America's Got Talent launches online masterclass platform". Dayak Daily. p. 1. Retrieved 11 October 2024.