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THE CATZ IN THE HATZ...ALMOST JAZZ, NOT QUITE ROCK...
THIS SITE FEATURES SONGS FROM THE CATZ LATEST ALBUM " TAKE TWO" RELEASED APRIL/2006
CHECK OUT THE LATEST CD "RESILIENCE" AT WWW.RHOMBUS-RECORDS.COM
THE CATZ IN THE HATZ " TAKE TWO" REVIEW.
THE LONG AWAITED ALBUM IS HERE...OR HEAR !
The hub-bub of this small town band is like peaks and valleys. in some circles outside the confines of big bear lake caLifornia, the catz are known as the NEW direction of otherwise traditional jazz and in other circles in their own hometown people ask who they are. Some have never heard of them and then again...some have. The big question is does it qualify as mainstream or fusion? The answer is not an easy one for the 5 guys that DO have day jobs. Over the past year since the release of the locally and internet/commercial introduction of the catz in the hatz on a global level with their "take one" album ( a collection of club fav's that are still available at cdbaby), the catz have come very far as musicians and writters. this new album "take two" labled as the " counterpart " of "take one" is anything but. This album really captures the rock and roll foundation of this transformed band for most of its members and unlike the first,this album features more instrumentals than vocals proving that they are talented in both modes. From the swinging and comical SLOW DOWN JIMMY to GOD BLESSED AMERICA ( which could very well end up being the NEW americana tune of the new generation), this album is a delight for musicians and listeners. LOVER which is a jazz standard really shows the hyper-intensity if this group of five and features lighting fast guitar and a bass solo that is not heard of in the jazz realm.RIVIERA PARADISE (a stevie ray song) is done in a very haunting fashion and is well worth the 8 mins of song. FUIR ELISE is also another composition that is unheard of in the jazz realm. This song shows the imagination of pianist mike cross and an un-mistakable prelude of scarbouogh affair played on the fretless bass by terry copley...interesting though and with its swirling violins and tubular bells, they make this song a wonderfull marriage of clasical,jazz and rock. Steve boggio holds all this mania together with his un-stoppable timing,flare and style.Mike weins and his guitar are master and slave that any aspiring guitarist and even some big shots..could take a lesson from and then there's steve johnson and with only a few in the heavyweight class of male baritone jazz, johnson proves to be a contender.Terry copley has the bass duties in this band and does a fine job as a rocker tuned jazzer. his solos are unique if not downright STRANGE but this is what gives the catz their sound and a pleasent sound it is. So all in all, i think this album is the answer or part of the answer to what can not just baby boomers...but kids and elderly alike can listen to in a world of repetitive music.Its no wonder that the catz have opened for both 3 DOG NIGHT and AMERICA because sometimes 15 mins of fame can happen to the un-discovered artist. the catz are about 5 mins into it.
ROD COLEMAN
INDEPENDANT JAZZ REVIEWER
BOSTON,MA.
BIG BEAR LAKE- the long awaited release of the Catz in the Hat second album "Take Two" will be released on Apr. 1st. This album was produced differently from the first and captures the true sounds and energy of this band. This album also contains for the first time, songs written by the Catz in the Hat including "Slow down Jimmy", “Whisper Low" and a bonus track of Mike Cross’ "God Blessed America", a song that is to be featured at this years July 4th extravaganza as broadcast over KBHR during the fireworks display.
This album is a must hear album for all music fans even if you don't like jazz since the Catz in the Hat are all former rockers where the energy is always different, so there is a little bit of something for everyone. The success of the first album ”Take One” was more than we could ever imagine" according to Terry Copley, who is the bassist as well as the song writer of “Slow Down Jimmy”. The first album has sold 800 copies and is available for download for a fee at 30 different engines including Sony Music, Wal-Mart and Tower Records, CDBaby, and Emusic. You can download a single or the entire album at these sites. The second album will also be available at those same places. The first album is still getting airplay on an international level both on internet as well as commercial stations. “Fur Elise” a song by Beethoven and re-arranged for the Catz in the Hat by pianist Mike Cross, just recently debuted around the globe including Russia on the “On the Horizon" radio network. This song is being released as a single from the Catz in the Hat second album. It is also worth mentioning that “Fur Elise” scored the number 1, 3, and 6 slots for the months of November and December of 2005 at 104.7 fm in Los Angeles.
the catz preform every saturday night at 8pm at the beautiful mandoline Bistro, located on Village Drive, in Big Bear Lake.
Call 909-709-7117 for more information. Please visit the Catz in the Hat at www.catzinhatz.com or www.cdbaby.com/cd/catzinhatz.
CD Review
The Dream Merchant June/July 2005
The Catz in the Hatz
" TAKE ONE "
Review By Mike Foley
For those of you who don't like reading reviews all the way through, I'll start off with the bottom line: You've got to hear this band.
Why? Quite simply because The Catz in the Hatz are the best thing to happen to jazz in the last two years.
Do I have your attention? Good - because this band blows the socks off 99 percent of what passes for jazz these days. And I'll say it again - you've got to hear them. Firmly rooted in straight-ahead, traditional jazz, the Catz aren't afraid to explore the relaxing groove that has fueled the jazz resurgence. And when they cook ... look Out. They like nothing better than turning jazz into an all-out party. No wonder they've been the toast of Big Bear for the last year and have often been called "the best kept jazz secret in Southern California."
That's all about to change. This bright spot on the jazz scene has released its first album, Resilience, a collection of jazz. standards that combines sizzling instrumentals with the best of the Great American Songbook. leading the charge is front man Steve Johnson, whose smooth baritone could easily share the stage with the likes of Frank Sinatra, Nat Cole or Tony Bennett. It's the kind of voice tailor made for jazz at its lights-low romantic best and Johnson wrings every ounce out of such songs as Sinatra's 'One For My Baby," "Angel Eyes," and the classic "It Was a Very Good Year."
Johnson, in fact, learned Sinatra-style phrasing as a young boy, singing with his father in the family living room. And it has paid off handsomely. His voice can easily explore the romance in a song while maintaining the kind of edge that makes him a rarity-a jazz singer who can make a song his own.
But the fun doesn't stop there. The Catz aren't simply a phone-it-in backup band. These are seasoned musicians who love the music and know how to have fun with it. Guitarist Mike Wiens is often so smooth he makes jazz look deceptively easy. With a style that recalls Joe Pass and Wes Montgomery, Wiens can produce jaw-dropping solos that leave audiences screaming. Mike Cross, whose keyboards first fleshed out the Catz sound a year ago, is a 40-year piano veteran whose confidence and improvisation have inspired audiences and visiting musicians alike. Cross's solos easily bridge the straight-ahead sounds of Barry Harris and Jon Mayer with the more fun-loving approach of smooth jazz's David Benoit. It's a strong, self-assured approach that's always fresh and challenging.
The Catz in the Hatz also feature a dynamic rhythm section, featuring drummer Steve Boggio, whose solid timing and innovative solos make him an audience favorite. And bassist Terry Copley isn't a hang-out-in-the-corner bass player. He's all over the stage in live gigs, delivering solos with an originality, power and machine-gun energy reminiscent of the late Jaco Pastorius of Weather Report fame. Copley can also deliver on the quieter tunes, complimenting Johnson's dreamy vocals with a bass solo on "My Funny Valentine."
Add these elements up and you get some of the best cuts on this CD - Peggy Lee's "Fever," Mel Torme's "I'm Coming Home," Duke Ellington's "Lucky So and So," and what may be the best song on the album, Nat Cole's "Nature Boy," where Johnson's scatting is surrounded by seamless solos from the other band members. And if you want to see Beethoven sit up and take notice, check out Cross's arrangement of "Fur Elise," the best classical/jazz mix since Eddie Daniels.
As jazz rushes back into the mainstream, its retro stylings have found a home with fans of Harry Connick, Jr. and Diana Krall. But now things have taken a new turn with the Catz in the Hatz, a band that's putting the energy and style back into America's music. Want some feel good jazz laced with some of the best vocal work on the planet? These are the guys. The Catz in the Hatz have arrived. See them. Buy the CD. You won't be sorry. Ever.
BIG BEAR LAKE- the long awaited release of the Catz in the Hat second album "Take Two" will be released on Apr. 1st. This album was produced differently from the first and captures the true sounds and energy of this band. This album also contains for the first time, songs written by the Catz in the Hat including "Slow down Jimmy", “Whisper Low" and a bonus track of Mike Cross’ "God Blessed America", a song that is to be featured at this years July 4th extravaganza as broadcast over KBHR during the fireworks display.
This album is a must hear album for all music fans even if you don't like jazz since the Catz in the Hat are all former rockers where the energy is always different, so there is a little bit of something for everyone. The success of the first album ”Take One” was more than we could ever imagine" according to Terry Copley, who is the bassist as well as the song writer of “Slow Down Jimmy”. The first album has sold 800 copies and is available for download for a fee at 27 different engines including Sony Music, Wal-Mart and Tower Records, CDBaby, and Emusic. You can download a single or the entire album at these sites. The second album will also be available at those same places. The first album is still getting airplay on an international level both on internet as well as commercial stations. “Fur Elise” a song by Beethoven and re-arranged for the Catz in the Hat by pianist Mike Cross, just recently debuted around the globe including Russia on the “On the Horizon" radio network. This song is being released as a single from the Catz in the Hat second album. It is also worth mentioning that “Fur Elise” scored the number 1, 3, and 6 slots for the months of November and December of 2005 at 104.7 fm in Los Angeles.
ALLEN SHAW ( vice president...BEASLEY BROADCASTING GROUP ( commercial radio broadcasting group with stations across the U.S.A.).....
Yes, I did get the CD... the Catz in the Hatz is fresh, exciting and great musicianship...I have been listening to it for over a week now.
SHIRLEY JONES...OSCAR WINNING ACTRESS/SINGER..........
" you guys are really terrific, full of talent and very entertaining to watch..they are sensational"!
EDWARD JAMES OLMOS --- ACTOR............
"STEVE JOHNSON IS EXCELLENT. REMINDS ME OF TORME AND SINATRA"!!!!
gary pike ( formerly of the lettermen)............
"YOU GUYS ARE GREAT TO LISTEN TOO...WE ARE NOW YOUR FANS"!!
POP 70'S GROUP....AMERICA..........
the catz in the hatz opened for AMERICA july 30th 2005. POP 70'S GROUP ( triple gold and grammy winners) call the catz in the hatz " OUR NEW FREINDS" and invited the band onstage to preform their encore preformance of HORSE WITH NO NAME...AMERICA endorsed the catz in front of the catz hometown crowd of 1500 people....thank guys !
bud davis.....
WE normally dont take in too many jazz clubs but we were really suprised at not only what we heard, but what we saw. its amazing that your not in L.A. or vegas...but thats a matter of time. thanks and once again, we were not prepared and we really suprised at how good you all are.
bud davis
drummer/ the charlie daniels band.
JIM PIKE ( formerly of the letterman)
just wanted to let you guys know that your fantastic. my brother ( also formerly of the letterman) and our wives saw you 3 weeks ago and you realy put on a show. i love the arrangments of the songs and the chord changes. best of luck and we will see you again soon
THE CATZ IN THE HATZ OPEND FOR POP 70'S GROUP " AMERICA" AND PREFORMED IN FRONT OF 2000 PEOPLE AND SOLD CLOSE TO 100 CD'S!!! THE CATZ WERE ASKED BACK TO THE STAGE BY AMERICA TO HELP THEM WITH THEIR ENCORE OF " A HORSE WITH NO NAME" ANOTHER HARD DAYS NIGHT FOR THE CATZ !
THIS CD IS AVAILABLE AT www.cdbaby.com/catzinhatz
CLASSIC ROCK BAND TURNS TO JAZZ!
WANNA HEAR WHAT 20+ YEAR VETERENS OF CLASSIC ROCK AND ROLL SOUND LIKE WHEN THEY TURN TO JAZZ???
WELL THESE GUYS DID!!!!
THE CATZ IN THE HATZ HAVE BROKEN THE BARRIER TO THE MASSES..THEY ALLOW PEOPLE HOW DONT NORMALY LIKE JAZZ....LIKE JAZZ
THEY ARE THE JAZZ AMBASSADORS OF FUN"
sylvie harris
vp/a@r
amg ny, ny.
terry copley..bass..preformed with johnny rivers, jon andersen ( YES ) cannible and the head hunters, dick dale, lee oscar, donny brooks, gloria loring and more. steve boggio drums, played with celebrated swing band two tone riot. mike weins, guitar, preformed with queen latifa. mike cross, piano,worked at disneyland in both the marching band and the firehouse five jazz ensamble. steve johnson, vocals, has preformed with spike jones jr, and has been featured in many movies and tv shows. dream merchant magazine has called the catz in the hatz " the best kept jazz secret in southern california" . The catz are getting massive radio play here in the southern california mountains with cuts of their first cd " TAKE ONE" available at the gig. with over 120 years of stage experience, the catz are ready to break..be part of it!!! catch the show at the mandoline bistro in big bear lake ca, fri/sat nights from 8pm !!!THE BLUES BROTHERS MEET FRANK SINATRA!!!!!!!!!the catz in the hatz will be opening for the 70's pop group America this summer at the big bear discovery center. fanz of the catz will also note that the band opened for three dog night in 2004. be sure to by their latest cd titled " take one" at the gig and please sign their guestbook at www.catzinhatz.com the catz in the hatz are ready to break !!! be a part of it !!!r those of you who don't like reading reviews all the way through, I'll start off with the bottom line: You've got to hear this band.
Why? Quite simply because The Catz in the Hatz are the best thing to happen to jazz in the last two years.
Do I have your attention? Good - because this band blows the socks off 99 percent of what passes for jazz these days. And I'll say it again - you've got to hear them. Firmly rooted in straight-ahead, traditional jazz, the Catz aren't afraid to explore the relaxing groove that has fueled the jazz resurgence. And when they cook ... look Out. They like nothing better than turning jazz into an all-out party. No wonder they've been the toast of Big Bear for the last year and have often been called "the best kept jazz secret in Southern California."
That's all about to change. This bright spot on the jazz scene has released its first album, Resilience, a collection of jazz. standards that combines sizzling instrumentals with the best of the Great American Songbook. leading the charge is front man Steve Johnson, whose smooth baritone could easily share the stage with the likes of Frank Sinatra, Nat Cole or Tony Bennett. It's the kind of voice tailor made for jazz at its lights-low romantic best and Johnson wrings every ounce out of such songs as Sinatra's 'One For My Baby," "Angel Eyes," and the classic "It Was a Very Good Year."
Johnson, in fact, learned Sinatra-style phrasing as a young boy, singing with his father in the family living room. And it has paid off handsomely. His voice can easily explore the romance in a song while maintaining the kind of edge that makes him a rarity-a jazz singer who can make a song his own.
But the fun doesn't stop there. The Catz aren't simply a phone-it-in backup band. These are seasoned musicians who love the music and know how to have fun with it. Guitarist Mike Wiens is often so smooth he makes jazz look deceptively easy. With a style that recalls Joe Pass and Wes Montgomery, Wiens can produce jaw-dropping solos that leave audiences screaming. Mike Cross, whose keyboards first fleshed out the Catz sound a year ago, is a 40-year piano veteran whose confidence and improvisation have inspired audiences and visiting musicians alike. Cross's solos easily bridge the straight-ahead sounds of Barry Harris and Jon Mayer with the more fun-loving approach of smooth jazz's David Benoit. It's a strong, self-assured approach that's always fresh and challenging.
The Catz in the Hatz also feature a dynamic rhythm section, featuring drummer Steve Boggio, whose solid timing and innovative solos make him an audience favorite. And bassist Terry Copley isn't a hang-out-in-the-corner bass player. He's all over the stage in live gigs, delivering solos with an originality, power and machine-gun energy reminiscent of the late Jaco Pastorius of Weather Report fame. Copley can also deliver on the quieter tunes, complimenting Johnson's dreamy vocals with a bass solo on "My Funny Valentine."
Add these elements up and you get some of the best cuts on this CD - Peggy Lee's "Fever," Mel Torme's "I'm Coming Home," Duke Ellington's "Lucky So and So," and what may be the best song on the album, Nat Cole's "Nature Boy," where Johnson's scatting is surrounded by seamless solos from the other band members. And if you want to see Beethoven sit up and take notice, check out Cross's arrangement of "Fur Elise," the best classical/jazz mix since Eddie Daniels.
As jazz rushes back into the mainstream, its retro stylings have found a home with fans of Harry Connick, Jr. and Diana Krall. But now things have taken a new turn with the Catz in the Hatz, a band that's putting the energy and style back into America's music. Want some feel good jazz laced with some of the best vocal work on the planet? These are the guys. The Catz in the Hatz have arrived. See them. Buy the CD. You won't be sorry. Ever. EOW.
THE CATZ IN THE HATZ...ALMOST JAZZ, NOT QUITE ROCK...
ALLEN SHAW ( vice president...BEASLEY BROADCASTING GROUP ( commercial radio broadcasting group with stations across the U.S.A.).....
Yes, I did get the CD... the Catz in the Hatz is fresh, exciting and great musicianship...I have been listening to it for over a week now.
SHIRLEY JONES...OSCAR WINNING ACTRESS/SINGER..........
" you guys are really terrific, full of talent and very entertaining to watch..they are sensational"!
EDWARD JAMES OLMOS --- ACTOR............
"STEVE JOHNSON IS EXCELLENT. REMINDS ME OF TORME AND SINATRA"!!!!
gary pike ( formerly of the lettermen)............
"YOU GUYS ARE GREAT TO LISTEN TOO...WE ARE NOW YOUR FANS"!!
POP 70'S GROUP....AMERICA..........
the catz in the hatz opened for AMERICA july 30th 2005. POP 70'S GROUP ( triple gold and grammy winners) call the catz in the hatz " OUR NEW FREINDS" and invited the band onstage to preform their encore preformance of HORSE WITH NO NAME...AMERICA endorsed the catz in front of the catz hometown crowd of 1500 people....thank guys !
bud davis.....
WE normally dont take in too many jazz clubs but we were really suprised at not only what we heard, but what we saw. its amazing that your not in L.A. or vegas...but thats a matter of time. thanks and once again, we were not prepared and we really suprised at how good you all are.
bud davis
drummer/ the charlie daniels band.
JIM PIKE ( formerly of the letterman)
just wanted to let you guys know that your fantastic. my brother ( also formerly of the letterman) and our wives saw you 3 weeks ago and you realy put on a show. i love the arrangments of the songs and the chord changes. best of luck and we will see you again soon
THE CATZ IN THE HATZ. ALMOST JAZZ..NOT QUITE ROCK.
WHO ARE THESE GUYS ??????
NEWS FROM AMERICAS FIRST " FUNJAZZ" BAND...
THE CATZ OPENED FOR POP 70'S GROUP " AMERICA " LAST WEEKEND AND PLAYED TO 1500 PEOPLE. THE CATZ SOLD 60 CD'S AT THIS CONCERT AND " AMERICA" LOVED THE CATZ SO MUCH, THAT THEY WERE INVITED ONSTAGE BY " AMERICA" TO JOIN IN ON SIGING A HORSE WITH NO NAME ..THE ENCORE SONG OF THE NIGHT. " AMERICA " CALLED THE CATZ THEIR NEW FREINDS IN MUSIC...( thanks dewey and gerry)
NEWS FLASH !!!!!!
the catz in the hatz has just completed their first music video for the european market via abbey road music group of nashville tennesee!!
the catz are now getting radio play in holland, new york and new orleans, spain and on over 50 internet stations!!!
THE CATZ IN THE HATZ CD IS ALSO AVAILABLE AT TOWER RECORDS.COM
" the catz have put fun into jazz! they have broken the barrier to the masses that usually dont listen to jazz, the catz make jazz fun" - SYLVIE HARRIS VP OF A/R, AMG MUSIC, NY.NY.
SO WHAT IF YOU PUT FRANK SINATRA, MEL TORME, THE BLUES BROTHERS, WEATHER REPORT,AND GEORGE BENSON IN A BLENDER...WHAT WOULD YOU GET??? A BLOODY MESS OR THESES GUYS!!
WE ARE AMERICA'S FIRST FUNJAZZ / POWERJAZZ BAND !!! we're a group of life long freinds with day jobs making music on the weekends and then some one said " lets do a cd" then someone said ok!
THIS IS THE RESULT OF THAT " OK ". HOPE YOU LIKE IT AND THANKS FOR STOPPING BY.
Local Band Heads to Tennessee (6/29/05 9am)KBHR 93.3 FM
On the heels of their self-produced album, a trip to Nashville is in store for local jazz band Catz in the Hatz. The group will shoot their first music video there in July, at the request of their promoter and producer at Abbey Road music. Abbey Road will make 1,000 copies of their album, to be hand carried to Europe and Australia by international promoter Robert Graves. The Catz were selected from several hundred acts to be the first in six slots per year that the record label has budgeted for new artist representation .
Most of the members in this group have been playing rock and roll for the past 20 + and just recently made the jump to jazz. which make's their music that much more interesting. the catz have opened for both three dog night and America.. as the bass player for the group, i can tell you that of the 43 working bands ive been in, this one is by far the best. we are all good freinds and have known each other for years. on stage, it shows...we belive in not just giving a show ...but a circus.....if people just wanted to hear music, they would stay home and stare at the stereo..we dont do that..we have natural fun and in turn, so does our audience. we are just like any other indie group..we recorded /produced /engineered our own cd that we do sell out of every weekend at our regular gig. yep...we all have day jobs and we were all in the hair bands of the 80's ya know tears for fears, mister mister, duran duran, heck, one of us even was in the disneyland marching band !! and one of us was school mates and still good freinds with actor edward james olmos. but now..its jazz for us...some of our old rock buddies say man jazz sucks !! well, i'll tell ya, i did 20 years every weekend of 20 yrs playing what was current but never alowed to be creative...not like this..so if your intrested to hear what ex rock and rollers sound like playing jazz, then check us out...one thing ive noticed....its alot quieter.. sometimes......oh and if you would like to go to our homepage and read some magazine reviews on us, then go to www.catzinhatz.com.....you can see us live every weekend at the mandoline bistro in big bear lake california . the show starts at 8pm...till then, peace and love, ---terry copley( bass)
The Catz in The Hatz
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