Chan Poling is a doyen of the Minnesota Arts Community, an award-winning pop songwriter, composer of theatrical scores, and a seasoned performer.
Chan's alternative rock band, The Suburbs, alongside groups like The Replacements and Prince, became a touchstone of the “Minneapolis Sound” in the 1980’s, recording albums for Polygram, A&M Records and Universal Music. Chan continues to record and tour with the latest incarnation of that groundbreaking group.
His cabaret/jazz trio, The New Standards, performs their unique spin on pop music in theaters and clubs around the world, whether with their Holiday Show extravaganzas, performing with the world-class Minnesota Orchestra, or holding court in intimate clubs like Joe’s Pub in NYC or the Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis.
Chan's alternative rock band, The Suburbs, alongside groups like The Replacements and Prince, became a touchstone of the “Minneapolis Sound” in the 1980’s, recording albums for Polygram, A&M Records and Universal Music. Chan continues to record and tour with the latest incarnation of that groundbreaking group.
His cabaret/jazz trio, The New Standards, performs their unique spin on pop music in theaters and clubs around the world, whether with their Holiday Show extravaganzas, performing with the world-class Minnesota Orchestra, or holding court in intimate clubs like Joe’s Pub in NYC or the Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis.
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Chan's other great love is Musical Theater. He has written the musical scores and songs for a variety of shows, including "Children of Paradise: Shooting a Dream" with Tony Award winners Theatre de la Jeune Lune, “Heaven”, commissioned by producer Kevin McCollum, and continuing with the Ivey Award-winning “Glensheen”, the wild musical comedy "Lord Gordon Gordon" and the teen fantasy “A Night in Olympus”, all three written with the esteemed playwright Jeffrey Hatcher.
Music Licensing. Film and Television Producers also license from his large catalogue (or commission Chan to write) tunes for TV shows, numerous commercials, award-winning documentaries, and indie films. Among many honors for his work, including the "Best Overall" Ivey for “Glensheen”, two Emmys and a Cine Golden Eagle, Adweek Magazine "Ad of the Week" awards, and more, the Minnesota Music Awards recognized Chan with their lifetime “POP” (Perpetually Outstanding Performer) Award, and The Suburbs were voted by The Minneapolis Star Tribune as one of the "100 Most Influential Minnesota Musical Entities of the Twentieth Century" . |
MN Original's Profile of Chan Poling
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