A Canadian multi-talented musician / producer (born Jason Charles Beck, aka… Read Full Bio ↴A Canadian multi-talented musician / producer (born Jason Charles Beck, aka Chilly Gonzales), known for his MC & electro albums (i.e. "The Entertainist" & "Presidential Suite".), plus his comical live shows. He is able to play the piano, guitar, bass, drums & various brass instruments.
In the 1990s, he was the leader of the alternative rock band Son before embarking on his solo career. Early in his solo career, he toured with Peaches (Merrill Nisker) and the press nicknamed them the "Bonnie and Clyde of prankster rap." The duo moved from Berlin to Paris in 2003, eventually recording with French pop icons like Jane Birkin. He also has collaborated with Feist, Mocky, and Jamie Lidell.
In 2005, Gonzales stunned his audience by releasing one of his most memorable and distinctive albums to date: 'Solo Piano'. The 16 themes for left hand accompaniment and right hand melody are delicate and reminiscent of Erik Satie and Maurice Ravel's lilting tones and show influences of Canadian folk and American jazz.
He lived and worked in Paris for many years and collaborated with bands like TTC, Katerine, -M-, etc.. and released an album entitled 'Soft Power' on April 7th, 2008.
On May 18, 2009, at the Ciné 13 Théâtre, Paris, he broke a world record for the longest solo-artist performance, playing the piano with a total time of 27 hours, 3 minutes and 44 seconds, breaking a record originally set by Prasanna Gudi.
In 2012 Gonzales moved to Cologne, Germany.
Once working as a piano accompanist to silent films, Gonzales has come a long way from being a Berlin-based underground entertainer.
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2) An Italian punk 'n' roll band.
In the 1990s, he was the leader of the alternative rock band Son before embarking on his solo career. Early in his solo career, he toured with Peaches (Merrill Nisker) and the press nicknamed them the "Bonnie and Clyde of prankster rap." The duo moved from Berlin to Paris in 2003, eventually recording with French pop icons like Jane Birkin. He also has collaborated with Feist, Mocky, and Jamie Lidell.
In 2005, Gonzales stunned his audience by releasing one of his most memorable and distinctive albums to date: 'Solo Piano'. The 16 themes for left hand accompaniment and right hand melody are delicate and reminiscent of Erik Satie and Maurice Ravel's lilting tones and show influences of Canadian folk and American jazz.
He lived and worked in Paris for many years and collaborated with bands like TTC, Katerine, -M-, etc.. and released an album entitled 'Soft Power' on April 7th, 2008.
On May 18, 2009, at the Ciné 13 Théâtre, Paris, he broke a world record for the longest solo-artist performance, playing the piano with a total time of 27 hours, 3 minutes and 44 seconds, breaking a record originally set by Prasanna Gudi.
In 2012 Gonzales moved to Cologne, Germany.
Once working as a piano accompanist to silent films, Gonzales has come a long way from being a Berlin-based underground entertainer.
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2) An Italian punk 'n' roll band.
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Aicha
It brings me immense joy to know that a human mind is beautiful enough to dance fingers across a board of keys and create such a soulful experience.
Rebecca Henke
Speaks to the heart. Thank you Chilly
K Ho
Chilly, you have massive hands and I wish I could play even half as good as you.
Seriously underrated artist.
Pianolito78
Incredible feeling and technique : sounds so good !!!!🎶🎶🎶
Margot Annie
I have had this on repeat for the past week! I love it so much it reminds me of my home
rich13k
Thank you so much for the GREAT concert last night in GONZALESSEN : )
LZWEHDKE
It seems there are two versions of Kenaston available. This one was released prior to Solo Piano II's release, while another is the album version. I do believe 'Kenaston' from the album is about 40 seconds longer than the one posted here.
Wojciech
Brilliant! :) Can't stop listening ...
Kryštof Čonka
Most underrated artist.
ame
Beautiful! This song makes me feel nostalgic.