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Klazz Brothers / Cuba Percussion is a German musical group that combines classical music with Cuban rhythms. The group was formed in 1999 by pianist Tobias Forster and percussionist Tim Hahn, who were later joined by bassist Kilian Forster and percussionist Raul Sengupta. The group's unique sound has earned them international acclaim and a loyal following. Tobias Forster was born in 1971 in Stuttgart, Germany. He began playing the piano at a young age and went on to study at the Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst in Stuttgart. After completing his studies, he worked as a freelance musician and composer, performing with various jazz and classical ensembles. Tim Hahn was born in 1972 in Frankfurt, Germany. He began playing percussion at the age of six and went on to study at the Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst in Frankfurt. He also studied in Cuba with master percussionists, which inspired his love for Cuban rhythms. Kilian Forster was born in 1975 in Stuttgart, Germany. He began playing the bass at the age of 14 and went on to study at the Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst in Stuttgart. He has worked as a freelance musician and composer, performing with various jazz and classical ensembles. Raul Sengupta was born in 1973 in Calcutta, India. He began playing percussion at the age of eight and went on to study at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. He has worked as a freelance musician and composer, performing with various jazz and world music ensembles. The group's first album, "Classic Meets Cuba," was released in 2000 and featured classical pieces by composers such as Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven, arranged with Cuban rhythms. The album was a critical and commercial success, earning the group a loyal following and international acclaim. The group's second album, "Cuban Nights," was released in 2002 and featured original compositions by the group, inspired by Cuban rhythms and jazz. The album showcased the group's versatility and creativity, earning them even more acclaim and recognition. In 2004, the group released "Mozart Meets Cuba," which featured Mozart's piano concertos arranged with Cuban rhythms. The album was a departure from the group's previous work, but it was well-received by critics and fans alike. The group's fourth album, "Christmas Meets Cuba," was released in 2005 and featured Christmas classics arranged with Cuban rhythms. The album was a commercial success and became a holiday favorite for many. In 2007, the group released "Klassik Lounge," which featured classical pieces arranged with electronic beats and ambient sounds. The album was a departure from the group's previous work, but it showcased their versatility and creativity. The group's fifth album, "Klassik Lounge II," was released in 2009 and featured more classical pieces arranged with electronic beats and ambient sounds. The album was another critical and commercial success, earning the group even more recognition and acclaim. In 2011, the group released "Mozart Meets Cuba 2," which featured more of Mozart's piano concertos arranged with Cuban rhythms. The album was a continuation of the group's previous work and was well-received by fans and critics alike. The group's most recent album, "Mozart Meets Cuba 3," was released in 2018 and featured even more of Mozart's piano concertos arranged with Cuban rhythms.

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