Jim Catalano
Affiliation:
Drummer - Truth in Jazz & Jazz Assemblage Big Bands. Vibes - VibeNation Jazz Quintet, Percussionist - Elkhart Symphony, South Bend Symphony, Elkhart Municipal Band, Sales & Marketing Director - Ludwig / Musser School & Concert Percussion.
Artist's Biography
I have degrees in Music Education and Percussion from Indiana University of PA (1975) and a Masters Degree in Music from The University of Notre Dame (1977).
Since 1978 I have worked in the music industry, specifically in percussion. In 1983 I joined Ludwig Musser in a marketing capacity and I've been here ever since.
In addition to being an active gigging percussionist, drummer & jazz vibes player, I also have conducted several clinics. My clinic specialty is teaching concert percussion techniques from battery, mallets and percussion accessories. I have conducted clinics at The Midwest Clinic (2002, 2007), Texas Music Educators (2009), American Band College (2003, 2006), etc.
I have also had the opportunity to record with The Keystone Winds.
Influences
Ringo Starr, Gary Burton, Buddy Rich, Ed Shaughnessy, Butch Miles, Jeff Hamilton, Peter Erskine, Dr. Gary Olmstead, Bobby Christian, Scott Prebys, Jim Coffin
Appearances/Venues
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Discography
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Contact Information
E-mail Address: jcatalano@ludwig-drums.com
Website: www.facebook.com/jim.catalano
