GABE KATONA

Gabe Katona melds his artistry on the piano/keyboards and saxophone with his composing, songwriting and producing to create authentic and soulful contemporary jazz journeys. Gabe shows his soulful connection to melody and rhythm in his contemporary jazz radio singles from albums “Bridge”, “Night Flight” and the forthcoming “This Time Around”. 

Gabe’s vivid contemporary jazz sound is fused from his depth of experiences in jazz, R&B and rock enhanced with a touch of world.  As a member of Rick Springfield’s band, Gabe toured and recorded his keyboard work on four of Rick Springfield’s platinum albums and the gold single, “Jessie’s Girl”.  

With Rare Earth, he co-wrote 2 of their Billboard charting songs, recorded and toured. Gabe played keyboards and saxophone for three years with Starship as they performed across the U.S, Canada and Japan. He appears on select Starship live concert recordings and videos.

Gabe regularly played keys in Los Angeles recording sessions of various genres, including for artists such as Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Temptations and Jackson 5 and for legendary artists Redbone, Player, Climax Blues Band and Motown artists.

His experience encompasses songwriting for various publishers, including Motown’s Jobete Publishing. Gabe’s diverse career crosses a variety of genres in his work with many other artists, film and television projects.

As a solo artist, Gabe was inspired to blend his jazz, R&B and rock experiences and influences to create his melodic and soulful contemporary jazz albums. Gabe is an ASCAP member.