Career
He first gained recognition for his ragtime piano accompaniment to the late acoustic guitarist Jack Rose on his solo albums, The Black Dirt Sessions and Luck in the Valley. In 2010, Hans Chew released his debut solo album in limited edition vinyl format. The album was heralded by British rock magazine Uncut as one of Best of 2010.
Uncut also nominated Hans Chew for their highest honor, the Uncut Music Award, whose previous winners include Fleet Foxes, Paul Weller and P.J. Harvey.