Brian Alexander 張搏恩 is an American jazz bassist/vocalist/music producer, residing permanently in Taipei, Taiwan.
Brian began his musical training on trumpet, before switching to upright bass and studying jazz at the University of South Florida, with Mark Neuenshwander, Clifford Dee Moses, and Chuck Owen.
Utilizing his Chinese speaking ability, outgoing personality, love of jazz, and over 30 years of musical studies, Brian is committed to offering high quality jazz performances in Taiwan and beyond.
Brian currently performs as a freelance bassist and vocalist, leading his own Jazz combo, The Jazz Element 爵士元素.
His previous jazz ensembles include - Hellzapoppin Jump Swing band and Jump Somethin’ (Performed at the Taizhong Jazz Festival), Jazz Love, The Admirals.
美國爵士貝斯手/歌手/音樂製作人。Brian一開始是學習小號,然後轉向upright bass,並在南佛羅里達大學學習爵士樂,師從 Mark Neuenschwander、Clifford Dee Moses 和 Chuck Owen。Brian對爵士樂的熱愛,有超過 30 年的音樂研究經驗,目前致力於在台灣提供更高品質的爵士樂表演,Brian 目前是一名自由貝斯手&歌手,領導著他自己的爵士組合 The Jazz Element 爵士元素。