Welcome to the page of pianist
composer in New York, USA and this is some of the music from his New CD,
Mike Catalano, A Manhattan Affair,.It features 13 cuts with an all star recording lineup of Guest
Artists, beginning with his friend and co-producer Will lee, and including Rob
Mounsey, Bob James, Ivan Lins, Chuck
Loeb, Lou (Blue Lou) Marini of SNL and Blues Brothers fame, Steve Gadd, Peter
Erskine, Shawn Pelton, Bashiri Johnson, Jeff Mironov, Randy Brecker, Ricardo
Silveira, Nico Assumpcao, Mark Egan, mixed by Ken Freeman.
Liner Notes
by legendary journalist Steve Dunleavy Best selling Author and New York Post
Columnist, in the 16 page color booklet.
The recording is Copyright 2007 Catman Records
inc.
Produced by Mike Catalano and Will Lee
Mixed by Ken Freeman
LIVE VIDEO OF THE NEW SINGLE "RIGHT ON TIME" from the Manhattan Affair Jazz Fest
Mike Catalano Piano, Rob Mounsey-Keyboards, Will Lee-Bass, Chuck Loeb-Guitar, Tom Scott-Saxophone, Lew Soloff-Trumpet, Omar Hakim-Drums, Bashiri Johnson-Percussion
Smooth TV- Pianist Composer,
Mike Catalano Discusses his new CD, "A Manhattan Affair", and the
new single
Can't stop listening to Dindi again and again! Both in English and Portuguese (got both in iTunes!).
Congratulations for your work, it's a wonderful song, so well produced, full of nuance in sound... You gave it that rythm with the bass and drums, perfect fussion between Bahía and NYC... And the singer, his performance is inspired, so fresh... We knew Jobim's Dindi, and this Dindi of you took its spirit and made it wider, gave it air and space. Well, it's great, we like it.
It's an honour to have you between our friends. Greetings from Galicia!
Hey Mike, I really hope the world takes a good look at all the great songs and quality performances you've packed into "A Manhattan Affair". I know as fact that you left no page unturned in the making of this fantastic CD, and there's not an uninspired moment anywhere to be found on the entire disc. You are a living definition of the term "dedicated recording artist". Bravo, my friend!!! Best always, Dean Bailin
Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don't know something, for it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations, because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge, because it will build your strength and character.
Be thankful for your mistakes. They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you're tired and weary, because it means you've made a difference.
It's easy to be thankful for the good things. A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks. Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles, and they can become your blessings.
"Even the smallest light can make a difference in the darkest night."
Hey Mike. Nice to see you on myspace.com. I've always loved your sound ... we clearly have a lot of the same influences. Here's hoping our musical paths cross sometime soon!
Stars do not struggle to shine, rivers do not struggle to flow, and you will never struggle to excel in life, because you deserve the best. Hold on to your dream and it shall be well with you... Amen.
Mike, I just wanted to send this little prayer to you. Be well, Sharon
Just stopping by to send you some love and let you know that my song “Sway” has just been nominated for a Los Angeles Music Award under the category “Latin, Female Vocal.”
I’d love it if you’d stop by to say hello and listen to my song.
thanks for connecting with me and adding me to your circle of friends...I am stretching towards the sun and enjoying a few rain showers in the moment. It seems like life is a constant coming and going - so it is nice that we are coming into each others lives...every single track posted is a jewel. I truly enjoyed listening.
