Bruce Katz – 11/14

Bruce Katz is a legendary keyboardist (Hammond B3 and piano) who has released 12 albums as a leader and appeared on over 75 other CDs with artists like John Hammond, Delbert McClinton, Ronnie Earl, Little Milton, Butch Trucks, Duke Robillard, and David “Fathead” Newman.

He has a strong musical connection with the Allman Brothers Band: he was a member of Gregg Allman’s band (2007–2013), Jamoe’s Jasssz Band (2010–2015), Butch Trucks’ Freight Train Band and Les Brers (2015–2017), and he has occasionally toured with the Allman Brothers.

Awards and recognition:
- Seven-time nominee (2008, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2019, 2020, 2021) for the Blues Music Award (W. C. Handy Award) for “Pinetop Perkins Piano Player of the Year.”
- Won the BMA for Acoustic Blues Album of the Year in 2019 for the collaboration Journeys to the Heart of the Blues (with Joe Louis Walker and Giles Robson).
- Nominated again in 2020 for Acoustic Blues Album of the Year for the acoustic piano album Solo Ride.
- Nominated for “Outstanding Musician (Keyboards)” by Living Blues Magazine in 2015 and 2019.

Musical background and career highlights:
- Combines blues and American roots music with elements of jazz and improvisational rock to create a signature sound.
- Began piano at age 5, with a classical background; self-taught blues and early jazz after hearing a Bessie Smith record at age 10.
- Studied Composition and Performance at Berklee College of Music in the mid-1970s.
- Performed extensively in New England and on the road; toured with Big Mama Thornton in the early 1980s.
- After touring in the late ’80s, earned a Master’s degree in Jazz Performance from the New England Conservatory, where he began writing music that became the Bruce Katz Band.
- Joined Ronnie Earl’s Broadcasters in 1992, touring and appearing on six albums; co-wrote tunes such as "The Colour of Love," "Ice Cream Man," and "Hippology." The album Grateful Heart won the Downbeat Critics Poll for Best Blues Album of 1996.
- Debuted solo album "Crescent Crawl" in 1992, released "Transformation" in 1993, and "Mississippi Moan" in 1997; left the Broadcasters to concentrate on his solo career and the Bruce Katz Band, which has toured the U.S. and Europe.
- Played with Duke Robillard (2001–02), John Hammond (2005–present), Gregg Allman (2007–13), Delbert McClinton (2011–2014), and many other notable roots, blues, and rock performers.
- Albums have consistently charted on national and international radio playlists and he has been featured in leading blues and jazz publications.

Teaching and other work:
- Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music (1996–2010), teaching Harmony, Hammond organ labs, Blues History, and private piano instruction.
- Teaches privately at his studio in West Shokan, NY, offers long-distance "Skype" lessons, and conducts master classes in blues/jazz piano style and history, Hammond B3, and blues history at schools, universities, and music festivals worldwide.
- Based in Woodstock, NY since 2005.

Event details:
- Date: November 14
- Doors: 5:30 PM
- Show: 7:00 PM (show runs approximately 7:00–9:00 PM)
- Venue: The 443 Social Club & Lounge, 443 Burnet Ave, Syracuse, NY 13203

Ticket info and seating:
- The 443 is an intimate listening room with table service that seats 75 people.
- The green squares/circles on the floor plan are bar-height tables; orange squares are regular-height tables.
- Most seats are sold as "Tables for Two" (ticket admits two people).
- A limited number of single seats are available; single attendees may share a table with other single attendees.
- Multiple tickets purchased under the same name will automatically be seated together (up to 6 people).
- Requesting a specific table is a perk reserved for VIP Patron members; membership information is available from the venue.
- If anyone in your party needs special seating arrangements (walker, cane, service animal, wheelchair, low table requirement, or seating with another party), email the venue after placing your order.

Links and tickets:
- Official site: https://www.brucekatzband.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brucekatzmusic/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brucekatzband/
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7cvmkkkAA2mTfwhhMSfrEi?si=lYTkR4R2RV6tTOWjDImxeg
- Ticketing (Eventbrite): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bruce-katz-at-the-443-social-club-tickets-1992374031361?aff=oddtdtcreator
- Video: https://youtu.be/RfIIphmNAIM?si=aQjPbdjMpaVcDY0o