Hans-Harding Alexis Chew, also known as Hans Chew (born November 4, 1975) is an American Rock & Roll, Americana, and Piano Blues musician from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Now based in New York City, Chew performed as a pianist, guitarist, and drummer. He first earned recognition for providing ragtime piano accompaniment to the late acoustic guitarist Jack Rose on the albums The Black Dirt Sessions and Luck in the Valley. Chew was an original member of the psychedelic country outfit D. Charles Speer & the Helix. Chew released his debut solo album, Tennessee & Other Stories..., on limited edition vinyl in 2010. The magazine Uncut named the record one of the best albums of the year and nominated Chew for the Uncut Music Award. His recording career featured the albums Life & Love (2014), Unknown Sire (2016), and Open Sea (2017). Chew collaborated with artists including Steve Gunn, Hiss Golden Messenger, Chris Forsyth, and the band Endless Boogie.
