Gonzalez

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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.

Genres

Funk Soul Disco

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Style over time

Genres of the artist's albums over the years: the higher the line, the stronger the genre on that album

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Gonzalez members

Current members: Chris Mercer (tenor saxophone), Max Middleton (keyboard), Hugh Bullen (electric bass guitar), Robert Ahwai (electric guitar), Bud Beadle (flute, saxophone), Richard Bailey (membranophone, percussion), Roy Davies (keyboard), Bobby Stignac (percussion), Gordon Hunte (electric guitar), Godfrey Mclean (membranophone), Kuma Harada (electric bass guitar), Trevor Murrell (membranophone), Sergio Castillo (membranophone), Jake Jacas (trombone), Alan Marshall (lead vocals), Martin Drover (flugelhorn, trumpet), Linda Taylor (lead vocals), Larry Steele (electric bass guitar), George Chandler (lead vocals), Bobby John (percussion), Alex Sharpe (percussion, viola), Steve Gregory (flute, saxophone), Mick Eve (tenor saxophone), Ron Carthy (trumpet), Tim Cansfield (electric guitar), Glen LeFleur (drums (drum set)), DeLisle Harper (electric bass guitar)