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Pianists · b. 1972

Chilly Gonzales

Canadian musician

Born: 20 March 1972
Montreal
Country: Canada
Record labels: Kitty-Yo, Arts & Crafts Productions
Discography: 25 albums

Biography

Chilly Gonzales is a jazz musician who plays piano and voice. Chilly Gonzales was born on 20 March 1972 in Montreal. The music is usually filed under jazz, pop music and classical music. Record labels: Kitty-Yo and Arts & Crafts Productions. The discography here lists 25 albums, from “Gonzales über alles” (2000) to “Solo Piano 20th Anniversary (Live in Paris)” (2025).

Jason Charles Beck (born 20 March 1972), known professionally as Chilly Gonzales or just Gonzales, is a Canadian musician and composer. Currently based in London, England, he previously lived for several years in Paris, Berlin, and Cologne. Gonzales' career spans numerous genres. He is known for his rap albums, his collaborations with singer Feist and rapper Drake, his albums of classical piano compositions (including the Solo Piano trilogy), and for his collaborations with electronic musicians Daft Punk and Boys Noize, the latter of whom he also produces under the moniker Octave Minds. In 2022, he and Plastikman released a piano rework of the latter's 1998 minimal techno classic album Consumed in collaboration with Canadian musician Tiga, titled "Consumed in Key".

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Gonzales über alles 2000

The Entertainist 2000

Gonzales III - “Presidential Suite” / “Switched-On Gonzo” 2002

Presidential Suite 2002

Z 2003

Solo Piano 2004

Soft Power 2008

Le Guinness World Record 'The Works' 2009

Bande Originale 2010

Ivory Tower 2010

The Unspeakable Chilly Gonzales 2011

Solo Piano II 2012

The Unspeakable Chilly Gonzales Live With Orchestra 2012 · Live

Re-Introduction Etudes 2014

Chambers 2015

Room 29 2017

Live at Massey Hall 2018 · Live

Other People's Pieces 2018

Solo Piano III 2018

A Very Chilly Christmas 2020

Ivory Tower The Remixes 2020

Consumed in Key 2022

French Kiss 2023

Gonzo 2024

Solo Piano 20th Anniversary (Live in Paris) 2025 · Live

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Chilly Gonzales play?

Chilly Gonzales is known for playing piano and voice.

When and where was Chilly Gonzales born?

Chilly Gonzales was born 20 March 1972 in Montreal.

What are Chilly Gonzales's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Gonzales über alles (2000), The Entertainist (2000), Gonzales III - “Presidential Suite” / “Switched-On Gonzo” (2002), Presidential Suite (2002) and Z (2003).

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