Jazz Saxophonist Frank Catalano and His Quartet in Concert
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University (1 University Parkway University Park, IL 60484)
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The last date listed for Frank Catalano Quartet in Concert was Saturday February 19, 2011 / 8:00pm.
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Quotes & Highlights
- "Frank Catalano is John Coltrane for the 21st century." --Downbeat Magazine
Description
Back for the second year in a row, the popular “The Cabaret at The Center” series allows the audience to enjoy the experience of sitting on the stage of The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University as it is transformed into a 1940s-style cabaret club complete with snacks, cocktails and table seating for 200 audience members. The second of three shows in the 2011 series is Frank Catalano Quartet, featuring the Billboard Jazz Chart-topping saxophonist Catalano making his Center debut .
Catalano is the only known saxman to have performed with Miles Davis, Randy Brecker, Charles Earland, Elvin Jones, Stan Getz, Betty Carter, Von Freeman, Tito Puente, Tony Bennett, Les Claypool and Louis Bellson while still in high school. This led to his signing to Delmark Records at age 18 and a string of critically acclaimed recordings. Catalano’s Savoy label debut “Bang! Bang!” debuted at number 12 on the Billboard Jazz Charts, while his previous CD “Mighty Burner” was on the Billboard Charts for 20 straight weeks.
Catalano has been heard by millions of people all over the world thanks in part to three Grammy-winning and 11 Grammy-nominated recordings with artists such as Jennifer Lopez, Destiny’s Child, and John Legend. He recently performed live on the Oprah Winfrey TV show with singer/composer Seal.
No stranger to adversity, Catalano cut off his right middle finger in an automobile accident. After several surgeries and much effort, Catalano relearned his signature technique, making him one of the most in-demand musicians today. He regularly donates his musical services to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Also an entrepreneur, Catalano has patented a device that allows him to control his saxophone via midi components. He is a spokesperson/clinician/performing artist for companies such as Yamaha, Rico/D’Addario, and JodyJazz, and can be seen in their print ads worldwide. Catalano’s songs have been used in the ad campaigns of Motorola, Jaguar, Land Rover, and Budweiser as well as numerous TV and Film productions. When not on tour or in the studio, Catalano enjoys composing classical music. He graduated from DePaul University with a BA in music composition and he plays piano, drums and flute in addition to the saxophone.
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