Truth in Jazz

Meet Jim Catalano, Drums

Aug 07

Hometown: Meadville, PA.  Moved to Michiana in 1975.

Education: BA & BM:  BS Music Education / Percussion – Indiana University of Pennsylvania – 1975
MM Music – University of Notre Dame – 1977
(Served as Graduate Assistant Band Director at Notre Dame from 1975 – 1977)

Playing Experience: Drummer – Truth in Jazz Big Band – 1999 – Present
Drummer – Jazz Assemblage Big Band – 1985 – Present
Drummer – Renown Sound Big Band – 2003 – Present
Percussionist – South Bend Symphony – 1978 – Present
Percussionist – Elkhart Symphony – 1978 – Present
Percussionist – Keystone Wind Ensemble – 1994 – 2002
Percussionist (Sub) – Elkhart Municipal Band
Snare Drummer – Erie Thunderbirds Drum & Bugle Corps. 1969 – 1972
Vibes – VibeNation Jazz Combo – 1993 – Present
Freelance Drummer, Vibes, Latin Percussion

Career Highlights: Graduating from Notre Dame and working with the ND Band. Performing at the Elkhart Jazz Fest.   I had an opportunity to fill in on drums with area guests artists such as:  Doc Severinsen, Marian McPartland, Boston Brass, Byron Stripling, Bill Watrous, and Frank Mantooth.

Why I Play With TIJ: I love to make music.  My absolute favorite thing to do is to DRIVE a Big Band on Drums.

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