Artist description JAZZ THAT ROCKS - Worldwide music collaborations. International top musicians included.

Music Style JAZZ THAT ROCKS , influenced by Rock, Jazz elements (Latin, contemporary jazz, big band sections, fusion, ballads,...), combined with progressive electronic sounds *** Mathias represents the very best of the new jazz, at the cutting edge of the continuing evolution of the art form. He is well schooled, has tremendous chops, vitality, creativity, sensitvity and a universal approach. All of it really IS Jazz that rocks ! - JOHNNY ASIA, Bridgeport, CT - USA

Similar Artists Michel Camilo, Chick Corea, Steps Ahead, Miles Davis, Yellow Yackets, Herbie Hancock, Keith Jarrett,

Artist History Academic music education (degree Hamburg/Germany, studies at Berklee College Boston). Piano, synths, jazz arranging studies.

Group Members *** Mathias Claus, germany - piano, synths, samplers, composition. - I coproduce with top international guestmusicians as Jose Rossy (Weather Report), Chris Dagley London, drums (Ray Charles, George Michael, Pink Floyd, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Gary Moore, Ella Fitzgerald, Chaka Khan, Jamiroquai, Tom Scott, John Faddis, Lalo Shifrin, Gloria Gaynor), Nigel Hitchcock, sax,UK, (Joe Cocker, Robbie Williams, Ray Charles, Cher, Take That, Kate Bush, Itchy Fingers, Mark Isham), BAL, Los Angeles, trumpets (Ricky Martin und Lou Bega Videos), Nicolas Genest, France, trumpets (Jenny F Clarck, Glenn Ferris, Aldo Romano), Berklee musicians Errol Rackipov, Chad Hunley, Woody Lingle (Emmilou Harris, Chet Atkins, Larry Carlton), Sue Maskaleris, New York, vocals (Eddie Gomez, Lenny White und Santanas Rodney Holmes), Bobby Brewer (Stanley Clarke), Dr. Bill Koehler (professor for double bass), Carmine D'Amico (11 guitar Oscars), Peggy Morris, Chris Hicks, Daniel Martina, Mike Fijal, Bill Lawrence, Reg Marshall, Filippo Bertacche, Scott Lerner, and others - Read who else is guest within my coming collaborations at www.mathiasclaus.com

Albums Mathias Claus Collections Vol. 1-3, available online, 1 LP release, guest on CD Sue Maskaleris Unbreakable Heart ( includes tracks of Eddie Gomez, Lenny White,...)

Press Reviews LISTENER AND RADIO COMMENTS: Well, Mat is one of the upcoming stars of contemporary jazz. Incredible how quickly he gets connections to all greats of jazz. Listen to some tunes and you will state his genius - HBH, www.smooth-jazz.de * Wo!! Does he rock indeed. Exciting jazz...totally pro, unique,and definitely jazz!!! Watch him collect some grammies!!! - Tingle * Mathias Claus is a great musician and fellow human being ! It was my express pleasure to collaborate with Mat this year. I look to foward Mathias in Concert !! Patti sterling, LA * The first thing I heard by keyboardist/composer Mathias Claus was "Miles Bytes", and I've been hooked ever since. This guy plays the keyboards the way I'd eventually like to be able to (albeit in my own style). Mathias brings great technique, versatility, and passion to everything I've heard of his. And, a great bonus is that he's collaborated with some really fine world class singers and musicians on many of his tracks. I've listened to all the tracks on the "Best of Jazz That Rocks" cd and the "Piano Solo Works". All the pieces are like mini-symphonies to my ear. Mostly jazzy rocking, somewhat funky, sometimes latin flavored ones, but also some mellow new agey, even some neoclassical, stuff. There's a lot happening in these compositions and arrangements * Tom Trotter, CT/USA* * Mathias Claus is is a fine pianist demonstrating a diversity in style capabilities from jazz, latin, and ballad playing, to mainstream funk, and rock. He has a forward-looking approach to music exemplified in his use of extended Zawinul-like chord voicings and his synthesizer pad atmospheres. His jazz solos swing, his funk kicks, and his ballad playing is rhapsodic * Mathias is for many of us a very important referring like musician and producer, and also our guru in Internet * For me It was a really pleasure to collaborate with one of the best writer and producer I met on line!! His music has reached my heart first of my rhythm...Viva Mat!! * A talented keyboard player and multi instrumentalist with an international following. His work includes collaborations with world class jazz singers and instrumentalists. Top marks in my book * I was stunned by the quality. As per previous reviews his music is a kind of Chick Corea meets Weather Report but that is almost being unkind because he has his own unique sound as well. Superb collaboration work, full of energy, this music is a must listen! (And he is a nice guy too!) * Wish I had your hands...wonderful pieces of music * I'm very impressed by the musical and technical qualities. You're very right when you're saying "Jazz that rocks"! I would add "and swings too"! Your piano playing always amaze me. Again, great songs and great musicians too - Sylvain Langevin * INCREDIBLE MUSICIANSHIP.A MASTER, I love your soloing,so different!,inventive,and lammin - Carmine D'Amico * wow you are real good !!! - Del Puckett * I can tell you are of the highest caliber - Rick Penhallegon * Just wanted you to know that I think you are a genius! - Dosia McKay * a great keyboard talent - Bobby Brewer * I was extremely impressed. You are certainly a very gifted keyboard player & composer. Also, the musicians you surround yourself with are fabulous * Mathias Claus, one of europes finest - album station *** I You are an outstanding and brilliant artist. You jazz salsa is stellar!! - Aloha from Oahu Hawaii - John Tussey *** You have great variety of music and everything sounds super!!! - Eyran *** Brillant composer from germany - Jimmy Lutrell *** The master of keyboards - Smooth Jazz Groove *** World Class Piano Player!!!!!!!!!!!! - The Bernd Brothers Jazz Variety *** You are really talented pianist.Wonderful playing! - Hiroyuki Takei - Japan *** Mathias Claus is one of da best jazz players on this planet - Freeaudioplayers station *** I like what I hear in terms of heart, soul, and on top of that you are talented! - MeatKimchee *** I like your material and playing -- great keyboard chops - Elliot Levine *** a smokin' player - David Bach *** You are gifted for collaborations. Ken Soltys, Miami *** strong keyboards - New Age Soundscapes *** Very contemporary sounds. Great. But after all I didn't expect anything less from a Berklee fellow - Errol Rackipov, great artist from Berklee *** I did so enjoy your keyboard work. The vocals are superb as well. I think your music is outstanding. unreproachable - georgiestar *** This guy's into everything: jazz vocals with Patty Stucki, salsa, contemporary urban, groove, acid, general and fusion jazz, and more! Progressive at its best - Jazz fusion Central *** All your songs sound very good, very professional. You're an incredible musician - Hypersonik *** It's wonderful!! Colorful sounds. Very nice and fantastic album. Ken Nakatsugawa jazz site, Japan *** I received your album and have been playing it incessantly since I received it. It's a wonderful album. Mike - Kentucky *** Wowww! your music really feels good,......good good music, so peaceful and breezy, BLUEJAZZ *** Man, who gave this guy a synthesizer? This is some great stuff from the fatherland - 1000 jazz hits *** great writing... awesome chops.... the whole nine. - Pocket Radio *** Well, I did take a listen to your music and you are wonderfuly talented - Sandra Richards *** I love your music!!! Great jazz work, along with some wonderful artists and performances. This guy has some awesome licks along with a wonderful sense of music...the whole package - Blue Water Drift Dive *** A terrific jazz pianist - Sue Maskaleris *** One of the best jazz pianists on mp3.com. I've been listening to all songs and I think they sound great! Your music sound complex yet melodious, the voicings are sound mature and reminds me a lot about C.Corea and the synth sounds are very interesting. You're one of the most original and interesting artists around - Stefan Olofsson, sweden *** An all around great pianist! - Al Daniels on mp3.com *** Your piano playing is superb - Krohn *** I really liked your playing and compositions. You are a great synth player! - Ryan Farish *** I've heard some of your tunes and you are definitely a musician to be taken into consideration! Very nice stuff, I hope to hear more collaborations from you and Joe. Daniel Tonda Castillo, Mexiko *** Pretty cool stuff you have. We are playing it at our party here in Las Vegas, USA out of a Peavy sound system. Sounds Great - MARIAHSTRENCH *** Mathias Claus the brilliant German Jazz musician, who gives his incoming for DAM CD's to Charity! - Number 1 *** Lov your stuffd Mathias. Keep it comn'! Michael Gremillion, Louisianna *** ...an exceptional jazz keyboardist...through the marvel of the web, Joe and Mathias created some fine music together...their music is totally amazing - Puerto Ricans www.Jibaros.com *** Hi Mathias, echt klasse Deine neue Produktion...echt groovy. Der Abend ist stimmungsmaessig gerettet! Carola Ernst *** I like what you guys are doing and would like to in the future hear more. Michael Butler *** I've heard your work, it is excellent stuff. Charlie Vazquez *** Sounds great! GuitarSarah on this server *** I've heard some of your stuff and I'm very impressed. Robert Grigg *** I listened to your music and find it excellent in quality - it is superior. Eric Haas from "Universal sounds" station *** Your music is outstanding - The Dark Backwards Modern Jazz Club *** This music makes you want to just get up and dance! - Music for the Eclectic Soul *** Great Smooth Jazz!! - Freeaudioplayer's *** Very cool tunes - Daniels songs *** ...the master of keyboards Mathias Claus - Smooth Jazz Groove *** You've some great music at your site - Eclectic Circus *** All great music - bbbkeysmus *** I listen your music sincerely I love it, very good rhythm and arrangements. Greetings from Uruguay! Pablo Sciuto *** Very impressive song selection! - Piero Calvi Parisetti, Italy *** GREAT compositions Man!! - Garrison Whitfield *** An international band with an interesting mix. I like it a lot. Some of your stuff reminds me of Tangerine Dream and Special EFX - Timothy Gallagher *** *** Mathias is Pigpen, Keith Godchaux, and Brent Mydland all rolled into one! Incredible depth and breadth - Ecleqtique jazz *** Your music is very intelligent and cool - Minoru, Japan *** What nice work! Your music has really inspired me - Vernon Hairston *** Your music it is very good -Adrian Zagreb-Croatia *** You've got some great stuff on your site, dude! sounds terrific! - Woody Lingle *** very nice music, good stuff, make more of this! vanb, Netherlands *** Compliments for your compositions - Marc Fruttero *** Your music is very cool - Eclectic station variety *** you have a lot of potential - Psyt, Switzerland *** You are an amazing arranger and musician. Great job - Leeny Hammilton Reviews: Dr. William Koehler, Professor for double bass, Illinois State University: Mathias Claus is is a fine pianist demonstrating a diversity in style capabilities from jazz, latin, and ballad playing, to mainstream funk, and rock. He has a forward-looking approach to music exemplified in his use of extended Zawinul-like chord voicings and his synthesizer pad atmospheres. His jazz solos swing, his funk kicks, and his ballad playing is rhapsodic. As a producer, watch for his CDs as timely documentations of his work.

Location Mainz, RP - Germany

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