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Michael Kollwitz | |
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Background information | |
Genres | Contemporary Instrumental, New Age |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Chapman Stick |
Years active | Since 1976 |
Website | www.michaelkollwitz.com |
Michael Kollwitz is known for playing the Chapman Stick. In 1976, after meeting inventor Emmett Chapman, Kollwitz became a longtime protégé and friend.
In 2003, Kollwitz transitioned from the telecommunications industry to full-time dedication to his music. In 2017, Kollwitz gained additional notoriety with the release of his Serenity Trilogy securing a position on the Billboard charts. In addition to playing live at various venues, he has released over 30 recordings over a 28-year span. In 2023, the book, "Stick With It: Adventures of a Chapman Stick Player," was published, with Kollwitz chronicling the early days of The Stick and his long-time relationship with the late Emmett Chapman. Kollwitz has also incorporated his music into presentations as a keynote speaker.
Discography
[edit]Audio Cassette:
- Stick Stuff (1995)
Audio CDs:
- Tappistry Vol. 1 (1996)
- Severe Tire Damage (2000)
- Moments (2003)
- Steppin' Out (2003)
- Carnival (2003)
- Memories (2004)
- Frosty The Stickman (2004)
- Here Comes Spring (2005)
- Waterfallin' (2006)
- Under The Banyan Tree (2008)
- Suntan Lady (2010)
- The Chapman Stick Meets The Beatles (2011)
- Rainbows (2012)
- Peaceful Journey (2013)
- Snap Shots (2013)
- The Chapman Stick Meets The Beatles, Vol. 2 (2013)
- Secret Mountain (2017)
- Serenity: Peaceful Music on The Chapman Stick (2017)
- Serenity II (2018)
- Serenity III (2019)
- Santa Plays The Stick (2019)
- The Stick EWI Project: In The Moonlight (2020)
- Calm Waters (2021)
- The Friendly Snowman (2021)
- Best of Serenity (2023)
Digital Compilations:
- 20 Greatest Hits (2006)
- Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 (2007)
- Chapman Stick From Hawaii (2015)
Digital Singles:
- Pile of Presents (2018)
- Hidden Hand (2019)
- Across The Milky Way (2019)
Video DVD:
- Live In Concert (2006)
Publications
[edit]BOOKS
- Stick With It: Adventures of a Chapman Stick Player (2023)