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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.
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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Presidential Suite
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Shoutbox
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KosaOli wrote:
!!! the best!
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Introductory wrote:
Über Alles! is the best of Gonzales! !!
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JonnyKim wrote:
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:
нет слов,чтобы описать насколько это красивая музыка <3
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weinfurtner wrote:
Simply the best ... ;-)
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Joconde wrote:
hmm.. I'm trying really hard, but I can't find 'when doves cry'.. could anyone help me? ;)
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riigo wrote:
lol
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AlexandreF wrote:
I love you man! :D
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gregofmontreal wrote:
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:
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:
our new favourite.... bill frissell & Gonzales = pure heaven
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Hey_Ruslanco wrote:
uuuuuuh
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Criiis wrote:
Génial!
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Lfybz wrote:
балин, я пропустила его приезд. жаль, я не знала,что он в москве
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claudia_l wrote:
WoW !!
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maldine wrote:
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:
musician with a big M
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strosslovski wrote:
Not a musician ... an entertainer!
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damedufaubourg wrote:
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:
Yeeeeeeha!
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bAr & bOOs, Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands
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Bar en Boos, Leiden, Netherlands
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Feist
The Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver, BC, Vancouver, Canada
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News
Piano Talk Show
27 Oct 2009 | from www.gonzpiration.com
London Dates:
Wed 4 Nov London The Pigalle with Jarvis Cocker £10 www.seetickets.com/www.stargreen.com
Wed 11 Nov London The Pigalle with Akira the Don and Marawa the Amazing (hula hoop virtuoso)£10 www.seetickets.com/www.stargreen.com
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