#1 Billboard Chart-Topping Saxman Frank Catalano often tours the United States, Europe, and Japan. Frank is the new Celebrity Endorser for Drambuie Scotch Liqueur and he holds a residency at New York's Birdland Jazz Club as well Chicago's Legendary Green Mill.
Frank's recording "Tokyo #9" recently debuted at #1 on the Billboard Traditional Jazz Charts. "Love Supreme Collective" debuted at #1 on the itunes Jazz Charts and honors John Coltrane. Frank recorded "Bye, Bye, Blackbird" with David Sanborn and teamed up with Jimmy Chamberlin of The Smashing Pumpkins to release "God's Gonna Cut You Down" on the Ropadope label. Frank's Savoy/Columbia recording "Bang!" debuted at #12 on the Billboard Jazz Charts, while his recording, "Mighty Burner" was on the Billboard Charts for 20 straight weeks.
When Frank was 18, he signed to Delmark Records and did a string of critically acclaimed recordings with Randy Brecker, Von Freeman, Ira Sullivan, and Paul Wertico amongst others. Frank's co-led album with Von Freeman, "You Talking To Me," has become a cult classic. Catalano is the only known saxman to have performed with Miles Davis, Charles Earland, Elvin Jones, Stan Getz, Betty Carter, Tito Puente, Tony Bennett, Les Claypool, and Louis Bellson while still in high school!
Frank has been profiled by countless media including: The New York Times, Forbes, Downbeat, CMJ, JazzIz, Jazz Times, NPR, PBS, Chicago Tribune, Huffington Post, etc. As a sideman, Catalano has been heard by millions of people thanks to his collaborations with Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, Maurice Joshua, Destiny's Child, John Legend, Tony Bennett, Seal, and others.
Frank has received his fair share of accolades, recently winning an IMA award at Lincoln Center and being inducted into the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame. He has appeared on 3 Grammy-winning and 11 Grammy-nominated recordings, plus in 2007 he received a Tech Grammy Award as part of the Yamaha Corporation for his numerous patents and developments. He was also the youngest saxophonist to be voted into the Downbeat Critics Poll at age 18.
No stranger to adversity, Frank 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, Peoples Music School, and Off The Street Club.
Frank has written a book series for publisher Hal Leonard, called "Modern Saxophone Techniques" and his song "Mighty Burner" is featured in "The Real Book Volume 6". He also endorses Yamaha Saxophones, JodyJazz mouthpieces, D'Addario Reeds, and Rovner Ligatures.
Catalano loves composing music and holds a BA in Classical Composition from De Paul University. Frank has a signature cocktail named after him, "The Catalano Sidecar", which has been trademarked and is featured at hundreds of clubs and music venues. Frank also collects vintage martini shakers, baseball cards, and saxophones. Frank and his wife Sona split their time between their homes in Chicago and New York. For more information: visit www.catalanomusic.com
