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Gonzales (real name Jason Beck), also known as “Chilly Gonzales” is a Canadian multi-talented musician. He is known for his MC and electro albums (i.e. “The Entertainist” and “Presidential Suite.”) and his comical live shows. He is able to play the piano, guitar, bass, drums and 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 (Merill 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.

Once working as a piano accompanist to silent films, Gonzales has come a long way from being a Berlin-based underground entertainer.

He now lives and works in Paris with bands like TTC, Katerine, -M-, etc…

His new album entitled ‘Soft Power’, was released on april 7th, 2008.

On May 18, 2009, at the Ciné 13 Théâtre (French), Paris, he broke a world record for the longest solo-artist performance with a total time of 27 hours, 3 minutes and 44 seconds, breaking a record set by Prasanna Gudi.

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KosaOli wrote:
last week

!!! the best!

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Introductory wrote:
October 2009

Über Alles! is the best of Gonzales! !!

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JonnyKim wrote:
October 2009

Solo Piano is one of those albums that sticks in your rotation so long you don't even notice.

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jcotteri wrote:
September 2009

нет слов,чтобы описать насколько это красивая музыка <3

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weinfurtner wrote:
September 2009

Simply the best ... ;-)

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Joconde wrote:
August 2009

hmm.. I'm trying really hard, but I can't find 'when doves cry'.. could anyone help me? ;)

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riigo wrote:
August 2009

lol

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AlexandreF wrote:
August 2009

I love you man! :D

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gregofmontreal wrote:
August 2009

why would anyone on gonzales' last fm page give a shit about a review you wrote about some italian punk band??????

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MancubusZero wrote:
July 2009

There's also an Italian punk rock band called Gonzales. Here's a review I did for their latest album, "Check Mate": http://www.thrashmag.com/reviews/content.aspx?id=3570

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zan666 wrote:
June 2009

our new favourite.... bill frissell & Gonzales = pure heaven

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Hey_Ruslanco wrote:
June 2009

uuuuuuh

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Criiis wrote:
June 2009

Génial!

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Lfybz wrote:
June 2009

балин, я пропустила его приезд. жаль, я не знала,что он в москве

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claudia_l wrote:
May 2009

WoW !!

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maldine wrote:
May 2009

Record du monde du concert le plus long pour un artiste solo : au moins 25h, les 16 et 17 mai au Ciné13 Théâtre... ça va être dingue....

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Dimitry_Great wrote:
May 2009

musician with a big M

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strosslovski wrote:
May 2009

Not a musician ... an entertainer!

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damedufaubourg wrote:
April 2009

J'ai deux places en trop pour son solo piano show dans Paris 18e ce soir - RDV a 19 h 30 devant la salle! c'est 12 euros la place. I have two spare tickets for his Solo Piano Show tonight in Paris - meet me in front of the venue at 7:30pm!

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janithu wrote:
April 2009

Yeeeeeeha!

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