Bruce Katz

Led by the renowned pianist and Hammond B-3 organist, Bruce Katz, the Bruce Katz Band plays original, mostly instrumental music that is full of blues spirit but also draws heavily from New Orleans R&B, "soul-jazz" and boogie-woogie.



This powerful, three piece band blends guitar and Hammond B-3 organ together into a sound that is original and yet traditional at its core.



Besides leading the Bruce Katz Band, Bruce is a regular member of Gregg Allman and Friends as well as the John Hammond Quartet. Bruce and his unique and exciting playing is always in demand and he has also performed and/or recorded with Littlle Milton, Ronnie Earl, Duke Robillard, David "Fathead" Newman, Maria Muldaur, Debbie Davies, Charlie Musselwhite, Bryan Lee, Rick Holmstrom, and Mighty Sam McClain.



Bruce's new CD, "Live! At the Firefly" was released on the Brown Dog Music/VizzTone label in October of 2008, to wide critical acclaim, appearing it's first month at 11 on the Living Blues Radio Chart and staying on the Roots Music Report top albums for 10 straight weeks.



The Bruce Katz Band is now including some vocal tunes in their repetoire, with guitarist Chris Vitarello providing the vocals.



Bruce's fan base includes lovers of the Hammond B-3 tradition in both blues and jazz. Recently younger audiences who are fans of other "jam bands" have found out about his cd's and have become fans as well. The Bruce Katz Band has played many major blues and jazz festivals both in the United States as well as Europe.