Sedona Az, United States
Michael Kollwitz is one of the pioneer players of a contemporary American stringed instrument known as The Chapman Stick. Capable of astounding expressiveness and simultaneous multi-part arrangements, ‘The Stick’ combines elements of guitar, bass, keyboards, and percussion into one instrument that is played more like a piano than a guitar. Michael has had over 20 independent releases. His last two albums, ‘Serenity’ & ‘Serenity II,’ have received international airplay, various nominations and are being played on airlines and in hospitals. ‘Serenity II’ also made the Billboard Top Ten New Age albums chart in 2018 and has received Grammy nomination consideration. Carlos Santana once described Michael’s music on The Chapman Stick as “a gift of the heart.”