GABE KATONA

Gabe Katona’s inspiring and soulful contemporary jazz radio singles “Monte Carlo” (debuted in the top 100 of the SmoothJazz.com Indie Chart) from his album “Bridge” and “Reina Del Sol”, “Portrait In Blue” and “Sunday Rendezvous” from his album “Night Flight” blend Gabe’s experiences as a songwriter, composer, session musician, producer and as a member of legendary music groups.

Gabe was regularly called to play keys in Los Angeles music sessions, 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. That’s Gabe driving the groove with his clavinet on the Jacksons’ “Dancing Machine”.

As a member of 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 performed on some of Starship’s recordings from live concerts and appeared in some of the videos. Gabe toured and recorded his keyboard work on four of Rick Springfield’s platinum albums and the gold single, “Jessie’s Girl.

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.