I wrote my first smooth jazz song way back in 1996. And I actually played my songs back then here and there with the bands I played with. When I became a professional around the millenium I was busy working my career in the music scene. I was playing international with Paul Young for a couple years. Two children entered my life. During all that time my initial motivation to do a smooth jazz album never left me.

Actually I was repeatedly encouraged by colleagues to make a CD. So two years ago I finally started recording. It was a beautiful journey with lovely musicians in the studio. There was even a nice Yamaha S4 handcrafted grand piano involved which was a joy to play. I am happy to have come this far and I am curious what the future will bring. Enjoy!

Amandus (aka Michael Quast)