„A superb mix of musical genres ranging from modern
classical music to jazz which at times surprises with a tiny note of Eastern
European folklore.“
-Christoph Giese, Der Westen 03/2013-
„With him magic on the keyboard is pure alchemy and a mix of
the most different sounds. He has proved in various jazz combos that he can
subtly create a delicate balance between Orient and Occident, between jazz,
classical music and pop and that he manages to let shine light and darkness.
And that is exactly what he is doing in a melodious and
charming way in his second opus.“
-Henning Bolte, Jazzthetik-
„Without a doubt Franz von Chossy has succeeded in creating
a coherent piece of music which clearly stands out from the usual crossover
jazz.“
-Christoph Giese, der Westen 02/2013-
“A wonderful album by a great pianist.“
-Dr. Peter Kleiß, Saarlaendischer Rundfunk 2-
Franz von Chossy was born in Munich, where he started
playing the piano as a six-year-old. Through his mother he came to know
classical music and his Ukrainian grandmother encouraged him to play folk music
on the accordion.
Von Chossy moved to the Netherlands to study at the
conservatory of Amsterdam with Rob Madna, Karel Boehlee and Rob van Bavel in
1999.
In 2003, he moved to New York to study at the Manhattan
School of Music, where he was taught by Kenny Barron, Garry Dial, Dave Liebman,
John Taylor and Kenny Werner, among others. In New York Franz also studied film
composition with Edward Green.
He won the “Dutch Jazz Competition 2006" with his Trio
because of his 'original, dynamic and often virtuoso (inter)play'. Franz won
the "Best Soloist" award during the same competition for his 'subtle,
spatial and personal play'. In 2009, he won 2nd prize in the international
Montreux Jazz solo Piano Competition. In 2011 he founded a Quintet with Alex
Simu on clarinet, Jörg Brinkmann on cello, Jeffrey Bruinsma on violin and Yonga
Sun on drums. He has released several albums under his own name, which were
highly praised by the music press.
Franz von Chossy has performed throughout Europe and the US
as well as in Asia (China, India, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey) and Africa
(Tunisia, Marocco), Australia. With his
superb talent for improvisation allowing him to switch between different styles
without any effort, von Chossy is also a valued member of jazz combos such as
the Pascal Schumacher Quartet and Arifa, touring the world with them. Every
once in a while he also gives solo concerts on church organ.
„Von Chossy‘s jazzy, rhythmically vital manner of playing is
compelling and he possesses an excellent technique. Another distinctive feature
is that the musicians accompanying him can freely develop their individual
style. (...).
Von Chossy fabricates melodious and harmonic snap shots,
taking the listener on an almost meditative journey. A thrilling album of
substance.‘
- Jazzpodium, 07/2012-
„Von Chossy borrows inspiration from modern melodious
classical music, ranging from minimalism’s splitting of themes, chamber music’s
compact violin sound to Grieg’s sadness in minor. The most important
counterpoint to the by trend repetitive themes are three rhythmical outbursts
by drummer Yonga Sun, thus creating structure and commentary and presenting an
extraordinary and conclusive opus.“
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