Mathias- Bandleader/Drummer For Many Styles

I have thirty years of professional experience in the music industry.

I respect my clients and my fellow musicians and appreciate clear and straightforward communication.

I/we show up on time and know the ins and outs of how to conduct ourselves, play our hearts out and leave an overall top impression.

As a solo artist I've been called a musical story teller who sends his audiences on a journey they've never even dreamed of. I use drums, percussion from around the world and my voice. I have played solo shows in the USA and in Europe.

I play in many bands and can put together any type of ensemble for your event. I know countless fellow musicians and collaborators who are equally professional and versatile.

Swiss multi-disciplined drummer/percussionist Mathias Kunzli has become ubiquitous in the New York City and Los Angeles music scenes.

While drumming for the Swiss Youth Jazz Orchestra, Mathias received two scholarships from Berklee College of Music and moved to the United States.

Kunzli has toured extensively in concert halls, arenas, and festivals including Carnegie Hall, Royal Albert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Royal Festival Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, Alice Tully Hall, Outside Lands Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, Montreux Jazz Festival, Monterey Jazz Festival, etc.

US National TV appearances:
Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Colbert Report, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Good Morning America, Late Late Show with James Corden, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Late Night with Seth Meyers.

Mathias has appeared on over one hundred albums. His first one as a leader “Playground” is a live recording of an improvised solo-show.

Collaborators include Regina Spektor, Moby, Lauryn Hill, Yo-Yo Ma Silk Road Ensemble, Vieux Farka Toure, John Zorn, Hal Crook, Jamey Haddad, Yanka Roupkina, Theodosii Spassov, Bakithi Kumalo, Savina Yannatou, The Paul Winter Consort, Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, Frank London, Gina Gershon, Keyhan Kalhor, Matt Dariau, Mary Wilson, Steve Gorn, Brooklyn Rider, Steff La Cheffe, Erika Stucky etc.

This will vary from case to case, depending on the band/ensemble, location etc.
I am very flexible and do understand logistical challenges and will make any situation work.