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Frank Catalano makes the first definitive statement of his mature style with his Savoy Jazz debut, BANG! The recording features Frank s regular working band of Scott Williams on piano, Adam Whitson on bass and Daron Nelson on drums, as well as guest performances by percussionist Chris Paquette. Leading off with the explosive title track, Frank s tenor burns through the incendiary program including tour de force interpretations of My One and Only Love (which has been one of Catalano s favorite ballads since he heard the John Coltrane/Johnny Hartman version as a boy) and Wayne Shorter s Footprints, which Catalano describes as a standard that doesn t sound too standard. The balance of the track list includes Catalano originals Soul Burner, Shakin , God Made It Beautiful, Damn Right, Funky Dunky, Night Moves and Later.

The Chicago Tribune declares that Frank Catalano is on the verge of forging a self-styled, autobiographical musical language, and calls him a soloist and bandleader whose playing now conveys an unmistakable heft and authority. Down Beat describes his playing and composing as John Coltrane energy for the 21st Century. Frank Catalano has been blowing audiences away since he was a teenager sitting in with legends like organist Charles Earland and touring with the likes of Tony Bennett. Catalano has worked with superstars from across the music scene, including Carlos Santana, Tito Puente, Wilco, and Destiny s Child, on numerous recordings and tours.