Born and raised in Olyphant Pennsylvania, Christian Gratz was destined to be a great musician before even picking up an instrument.
Christian Gratz has Synesthesia (chromastesia). Which causes him to see colors and certain shapes with different instruments.
At a young age he began to study the guitar, and eventually went onto Marywood University where he earned a degree in jazz guitar.
professors, so impressed with his natural skill offered him piano lessons in his free time.
Christian’s musicianship speaks for itself as he is skilled in guitar, piano and bass.
He has graced the stage with Three Dog Night, and has also performed with many other national acts such as Shirley King, The Grass Roots, The Platters, The Crests, The Stylistics, The Drifters and Eddie Holman.
Christian is signed to Black Rainbow Records
Today, Christian writes and produces his own music, which has received a great deal of recognition in the UK (most recently numerous songs have been put into regular rotation on Deveron FM England.) and performs all over the tri state and surrounding area with his group The Frost Duo (He and LeahBeth Evans.)
Brand New!!!
Christian Has a New record coming March 12 2021!!!
"1981"......its a continuation of the production and style of that era!
pop top 40 was the inspiration!
Thick analog synths, Chorused Guitars, ADT vocals, electric pianos, brooding lyrics....all hallmarks of late-70s early 80s pop!
look for it Digitally and on Compact Disc from Black Rainbow Records!
.....
Christian Gratz has Synesthesia (chromastesia). Which causes him to see colors and certain shapes with different instruments.
At a young age he began to study the guitar, and eventually went onto Marywood University where he earned a degree in jazz guitar.
professors, so impressed with his natural skill offered him piano lessons in his free time.
Christian’s musicianship speaks for itself as he is skilled in guitar, piano and bass.
He has graced the stage with Three Dog Night, and has also performed with many other national acts such as Shirley King, The Grass Roots, The Platters, The Crests, The Stylistics, The Drifters and Eddie Holman.
Christian is signed to Black Rainbow Records
Today, Christian writes and produces his own music, which has received a great deal of recognition in the UK (most recently numerous songs have been put into regular rotation on Deveron FM England.) and performs all over the tri state and surrounding area with his group The Frost Duo (He and LeahBeth Evans.)
Brand New!!!
Christian Has a New record coming March 12 2021!!!
"1981"......its a continuation of the production and style of that era!
pop top 40 was the inspiration!
Thick analog synths, Chorused Guitars, ADT vocals, electric pianos, brooding lyrics....all hallmarks of late-70s early 80s pop!
look for it Digitally and on Compact Disc from Black Rainbow Records!
.....
“1979” Debut Solo Album!
Is here!
1979 is here! Check it out on Itunes, Spotify, CD Baby and more!
https://music.apple.com/us/album/1979/1488705927
https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/christiangratz6
https://open.spotify.com/album/4iaKW48YTO8RTZ82xFSf42?si=qPOLx6vHSZqGNT9a2kbWRA
https://linktr.ee/ChristianGratzOfficial
https://music.apple.com/us/album/1981/1554806711
https://music.apple.com/us/album/1979/1488705927
https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/christiangratz6
https://open.spotify.com/album/4iaKW48YTO8RTZ82xFSf42?si=qPOLx6vHSZqGNT9a2kbWRA
https://linktr.ee/ChristianGratzOfficial
https://music.apple.com/us/album/1981/1554806711
Awards and recognitions
2019 Electric City’s Musician Of The year
2019 Josie Music Award Nominee Musician of the year
2019 World Songwriting awards “Nitelines-Jazz Song Of The year”
2018 Electric City’s Musician Of The year
2018 ECMC pianist of the year Nominee
2018 Josie Music Award Musician Of The year Nominee
With The Frost Duo:
The 5-7-0 Music Show “Duo of The year” 2019
2019 Josie Music Award nominee Best duo
2019 ECMC Pop/cover group of the year
2020 Red Carpet Award Holland for best Jazz Song
2021 Red Carpet Award Holland for best Jazz Song
Featured review in "Fireworks Rock And Metal Magazine" from the U.K. for the "1981" album sept 2021 issue
2019 Josie Music Award Nominee Musician of the year
2019 World Songwriting awards “Nitelines-Jazz Song Of The year”
2018 Electric City’s Musician Of The year
2018 ECMC pianist of the year Nominee
2018 Josie Music Award Musician Of The year Nominee
With The Frost Duo:
The 5-7-0 Music Show “Duo of The year” 2019
2019 Josie Music Award nominee Best duo
2019 ECMC Pop/cover group of the year
2020 Red Carpet Award Holland for best Jazz Song
2021 Red Carpet Award Holland for best Jazz Song
Featured review in "Fireworks Rock And Metal Magazine" from the U.K. for the "1981" album sept 2021 issue
Music by Christian Gratz
All songs linked below are also available for purchase and stream on ITunes Spotify Amazon Music Google Play and more
Where are you Now was a collaboration done by Christian Gratz and UK Lyricist and publicist of West Coast Magazine, Nick Mawson.
get lost in the deep grooves of jazz instrumental Nitelines
Purple is a jazz fusion instrumental
Adult Contemporary “City Lights”