Bruce Katz Band

Bruce Katz is a legendary keyboardist (Hammond B3 and piano) who has released 9 CDs as a leader and has appeared on over 70 other CDs with the likes of John Hammond, Delbert McClinton, Ronnie Earl, Butch Trucks, Duke Robillard, Little Milton, Joe Louis Walker, David “Fathead” Newman, and many, many others. He has also had a strong musical connection with the Allman Brothers Band, having been a member of Gregg Allman’s band for six years (2007-2013), Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band (2010-2015), Butch Trucks’ Freight Train Band (2015-2017) and Les Brers. Bruce also occasionally toured with the Allman Brothers as well. 
 He is a five time BMA nominee (2008, 2009, 2010 and 2015) And 2018 for the “Pinetop Perkins Piano Player of the Year” award, which is the equivalent of the “Blues Grammys”. He was also nominated by Living Blues Magazine for “Outstanding Musician (Keyboard)” award in 2015. 
 The Bruce Katz Band is an original, very exciting group of musicians that features an accessible, soulful approach to the blues and jam traditions. The band features his virtuosic Hammond B3 and piano play-ing as well as Chris Vitarello’s brilliant guitar playing and vocals. Based in Woodstock, NY, the band tours and performs at venues and festivals throughout the U.S. and Europe. 
 The Bruce Katz Band is: Bruce Katz – Hammond B3 organ and piano Aaron Lieberman – guitar/vocals Ray Hangen – drums www.brucekatzband.com
 "He can play jazz, blues, Bach, anything. Man, he's a heavy!" - Gregg Allman