Biography

Mathieu Fiset is a versatile keyboardist and composer from Toronto, Canada, known for his eclectic mix of jazz fusion, progressive rock, funk, R&B, and electronic music. He started playing keyboards at a young age, coming from a musical family, and has since toured extensively, including performances in the UAE, Southeast Asia, and China. His music blends complex jazz with electronic grooves, often drawing comparisons to artists like Chick Corea, Snarky Puppy, and Daft Punk.

He has released several solo albums, such as RoboJazz and Endless Imagination, with a strong focus on experimental sounds and jazz improvisation. One of his recent albums, One More !!?!??, showcases his growth as an artist, exploring a wide range of styles from relaxed grooves to explosive solos.

Mathieu Fiset’s song “Chick’s Pain” is an instrumental jazz track that gained significant popularity, especially within the drumming community. The song became widely known after top-tier drummer Larnell Lewis performed a cover of it in a video for Drumeo, which went viral, attracting millions of views. The track is often used in drumless versions, allowing drummers to play along with the composition as a practice or performance piece.

“Chick’s Pain” has been described as a complex and engaging piece, full of rhythmic intricacies, which makes it a favorite for drummers and musicians alike. Mathieu Fiset benefited from the exposure generated by the viral video, and the song has continued to resonate with both professional musicians and enthusiasts, with new cover videos often circulating online.

EPK

Mathieu Fiset presents
Des Marteaux & Des Cordes
in collaboration with
Antoine Dufour, Tommy Gauthier, and Larnell Lewis

The musicians :

Mathieu Fiset (Piano)

Mathieu Fiset is a pianist, composer and record producer from Quebec City. He is most well known for the Jazz Fusion song Chick’s Pain and his collaborations with Larnell Lewis, Jordan Rudess and Antoine Dufour. Chick’s Pain accumulated more than 12 million streams on YouTube, Spotify and other platforms. Mathieu has toured extensively with various artists and worked on hundreds of albums.

Antoine Dufour (« Fingerstyle » Guitar)

Antoine Dufour is a guitarist, composer and record producer from Montreal. He is considered one of the best “fingerstyle” guitarist in the world after 8 solo albums, more than 10 years of international touring and more than 50 million views on Youtube. His innovative and captivating style inspires millions of musicians around the world including the next generation of “fingerstyle" guitarists.

Larnell Lewis (Drums)

Larnell Lewis is a drummer, composer and educator from Toronto. He won multiple Grammys and is a member of the sensational Jazz Fusion band Snarky Puppy. Being one of the best drummer in the world today, he is working with countless international artists and influences millions of drummers and musicians around the globe with his mind blowing playing.

Tommy Gauthier (Violin)

Tommy Gauthier is a violinist and composer from Montreal. He works with many of Quebec’s greatest artists such as Yves Lambert, Roch Voisine, Richard Desjardins and Robert Charlebois. His collaboration with guitarist Antoine Dufour, blending folk and progressive music, is a sight to behold on stage and has led to the “four hands guitar” video on YouTube, with more than 18 million views.

Charly Yapo (Bass)

Charly Yapo is a bassist and composer from Abidjan in Ivory Coast. Formerly with Tangara Speed Ghôda, Charly joined with Jean Leloup when he arrived in Montreal back in the early 2000s. He also express himself through his solo project, Charly Yapo and The Radical Band. Since his move to Quebec City, he has been very involved in the local music scene and plays with a wide variety of artists.

The project :

Des Marteaux & Des Cordes (Hammers & Strings)

Instrumental Progressive Jazz Fusion
Original compositions
Produced by Mathieu Fiset
Recorded at Studio Sismique in Québec City in January 2023
Possibility of bringing the project on tour and in festivals
Promotional videos on YouTube