MKS
MKS
Michael Kalisky Schutz, born on August 15, 2001, embarked on his musical journey in 2012, choosing the guitar as his primary instrument. He demonstrated extraordinary skills in electric, classical, and acoustic guitars.
His formal music education began in high school, and he currently holds a Bachelor’s degree in Songwriting & Performance from Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA. Michael's remarkable talent earned him a full tuition scholarship to Berklee.
Michael's dedication to music culminated in his debut instrumental album, "The Voice of Peace" released in the summer of 2020. The album showcased his talents on multiple instruments and paid homage to Abie Nathan. In July 2022, he recorded his second album, "BACKWISE", live with the Michael Kalisky Schutz Quartet, featuring Koren Berkovich on drums, Roy Zilbershere on bass, and Ilay Shachal on alto saxophone.
His third album,"WHOAMI" (July 2024), which he both composed and arranged, marked another milestone in his evolving journey. Recorded in Tel Aviv at MITZLOL Studios under the direction of Jonathan Barak, it featured musicians such as Tom Maor on drums, Yaniv Bar on bass, Ilay Shachal on alto saxophone, and others, with two tracks recorded in collaboration with vocalist Yael Elany. Mixing was handled by Nirel Sharon, mastering by Paul Blakemore (USA), and the album’s visual design was art-directed by Michael himself, with photography by Rupert Truman (UK). Its first single, Rejected, was released in May 2024.
In August 2025, Michael released his EP, "Music for the Ears", developed from sounds recorded in his surrounding environment and captured as voice memos. Together with Nirel Sharon, who engineered and mastered the project, he transformed five unconventional recordings into a new form of music. The cover was created by illustrator, designer, and filmmaker Dan Abbott.
Michael's musical style falls within the realm of Jazz Fusion, though he also delves into beats, classical, and rock-oriented tracks.