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About
Axel Steinbiss is a multi-talented pianist, keyboardist, music producer and musical director based in the vibrant city of Cologne, Germany.
With a deep rooted passion for Funk, Soul and Pop music and a diverse musical background, Axel has established himself as a versatile and sought-after musician, collaborating with renowned artists like Curse, The Black Pumas and Dionne Warwick.
He works extensively as a musical director - among others for platinum selling rap artist Motrip -, transforming artists' studio recordings into captivating live shows and bringing the best out of his fellow musicians.
In addition to his prowess as a live performer, Axel is a prolific music producer and composer. With an ear for catchy melodies and attention to detail he creates captivating music that has been featured on TV as well as artists' recordings. He is currently working on his solo album.
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Musical Director and Keyboardist for Platinum Selling German Rap Artist Motrip since 2012. Several successful tours, headlining festival shows and TV tapings
Arranger, Keyboardist and Co-MD for "The Voice Of Switzerland" since 2019
Musical Director and Keyboardist for legendardy German Rap artist Curse since 2008. Co-Produced and Co-Wrote several tracks on the Album "Die Farbe von Wasser" (2018) (No 2 on the German Charts), movie score (together with Hitnappers) for Apple Exclusive Documentary Film "Waffen"
Music Producer and Composer for several major German prime-time TV Shows (together with Martin Ernst):
- König der Kindsköpfe (RTL, 2020) (with Oli Pocher, Chris Tall, Mario Barth)
- Ralf Schmitz' Paar Wars (SAT 1, 2021)
- 7 Tage 7 Köpfe (RTL, 2022)
Extensive tours around the world with Andru Donalds and Original Enigma Voices
Music Workshops and masterclasses for youngsters facilitated by the german government organization GIZ in the middle east and Samy Deluxe's foundation in Germany
Production Duo "The Nightingale Company" with Guitarst and Multiinstrumentalist Alexander Rink
Technical Consultant for "The World Of Hans Zimmer" Tour 2024
Peformed with:
- The Black Pumas
- Dionne Warwick
- Jose Feliciano
- Nelly Furtado
- Samy Deluxe
- Roland Kaiser
- Silbermond
- Rolf Stahlhofen
- Glennis Grace
- Philipp Fankhauser