Christian Sands

Grammy Nomiee

“be wATER”

“Christian Sands’ star continues to rise with impressive credentials. His piano skills align perfectly with his artistic vision, leading to a fresh perspective on jazz music. Sands' musical expression is marked by a diverse range of techniques and styles, all executed with a sense of poetic subtlety, elegance, finesse, and rhythmic flair that has been evident since he first started playing.

  From a young age, Sands has shown a deep passion for music. Starting formal lessons at age 4, he composed his first piece at 5 and started performing at 10. His education at prestigious institutions like the Manhattan School of Music paved the way for a successful career. Collaborating with jazz legends such as Wynton and Branford Marsalis, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and Christian McBride, to name a few, Sands has made a name for himself in the jazz world.

In addition to his stage accomplishments, Sands has contributed to various projects, including soundtracks for film like George C. Wolf’s “Rustin” and educational programs across the US like the Monterey Jazz Festival’s Next Generation Orchestra, Jazz in July Amherst (University of Massachusetts Amherst) as well as his own program internationally, Christian Sands Kids, which teaches the language of English through song for Danish children in Copenhagen, DN. Recognized as a future star by prominent figures in jazz, Sands continues to push boundaries with his innovative approach to music. With multiple Grammy nominations, international performances and most recently receiving the prestigious title of Chevalier De L’Ordre Des Arts Et Des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) from the French Minister of Culture, Sands' career shows no sign of slowing down as he continues to make a lasting impact on the world.”