Boy Katindig “7”
Boy Katindig
The much awaited release from multi awarded contemporary jazz composer is out now on Apple Music & all digital platforms!
Boy Katindig
Boy Katindig
International Jazz Recording Artist
Jazz Pianist and International Recording Artist BOY KATINDIG, comes from a well-known clan of musicians who pioneered Latin jazz in Manila. His father is Philippines' jazz legend/pianist/arranger Romy Katindig. In 1978, Boy signed up with A&W Records International and recorded several albums under the Horizon label. " Midnight Lady", his first album was awarded "Best Instrumental Composition" by the Himig Awards and Gold for the single which preceded it "Don't Ask My Neighbor". The album was released in the U.S. by PAUSA. "Aftermidnight" followed and then "Love Fusion", which Boy describes "Horizon Record's signature jazz project", the album garnered awards for "Best Jazz Instrumental" &" Best Performance in a Jazz Composition" for "Its Still September" from the Cecil Music Awards Foundation. His vocal composition, "Capture The Changes" featured in a single by Horizon was awarded "Best Vocal Jazz Composition". The "Boy Katindig Band" which spawned out of the 'Midnight Lady" release, was also voted Best Jazz Group by the Aliw Awards Foundation consecutively for three years. "In My Inner Fantasies" featured his top selling double platinum vocal hit "I Will Always Stay In Love This Way". Consistent airplay plus a series of successful concerts throughout Manila and neighboring cities followed each album release, making Boy's name synonymous to contemporary jazz and as its main exponent from the Philippines. One significant event was a sold out concert with Japanese jazz harpist, Tadao Hayashi at the famous Araneta Coliseum. In 1986, after performances in Southeast Asia, the last of which was with Shakuhachi flutist John Kaizan Neptune at the Pyramid Theater in Kuala Lumpur, realizing the need for growth and international acceptance, Boy decided to migrate to the United States. At that time, KKGO of Los Angeles and KBLX of San Francisco were two of the popular jazz stations playing his albums.
After concerts in both cities, in 1990, he produced and recorded his first U.S. album, together with L.A. jazz luminaries, Gerald Albright, Abraham Laboriel & Brandon Fields to name a few.
Boy's performances led him to Hawaii where he met saxophonist Michael Paulo, famous for his stints with Al Jarreau, Kalapana, James Ingram, Johnny Mathis, Kenny Loggins, Patti Austin and mutual friend, David Benoit. Michael, who was looking for artists for his record company, Noteworthy Records, took a notice of Boy's indie release "Journey To Love" and produced his self-titled CD release in 1995.
After its release, performances around Los Angeles followed, joining the Michael Paulo Band featuring Seawind's Pauline Wilson. Most significant of these performances was at the Japan American Theater and at 94.7 The Wave Ala Carte, which featured artists like Branford Marsalis, Jeff Lorber, Tom Scott, Peter White and Rick Braun. His band in Hawaii," Boy Katindig & Friends" in association with CD 101.9 Smooth Jazz of Hawaii, performed to packed and enthusiastic audiences in Oahu's Hawaii’s premier nightspots.
"Puerto Princessa," a track from his Noteworthy release was featured in Jazziz Magazine's CD compilation for May 1995 together with Spyro Gyra's "Lost and Found", Joe Farrell's "Mode for Joe", Dori Caymmi's "Irresistible", Bill Evans' "London House" and Joe Lovano & Gunther Schuller's "Rush Hour on 23rd Street.
For the past 3 decades, Boy Katindig has been based in Las Vegas and has made the rounds and headlined his own show rooms at the top venues at the Las Vegas Strip such as, The Bellagio, Palazzo, Venetian, Mandalay Bay, Paris, Stardust’s Wayne Newton Theater and is a regularly featured Artist at the yearly Jazz festivals by local jazz station KUNV’s Oasis 105.7 and The Point 97.1 (Jazz At The Lake festivals). He was also tour pianist/keyboardist for Peak recording Artist, Paul Taylor. He has established his own label, Kool Kat Productions, released his well-received smooth jazz CD, "Groovin' High," garnering reviews and regular airplay in the U.S. smooth jazz stations.
A household name in the Philippines’ jazz scene, in 2010, Boy was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Philippine Association of the Recording Industry at the 23rd Awit Awards in Manila.
Boy has been dedicating some of his time performing & producing contemporary jazz music around the Philippines. His latest advocacy is the first Boy Katindig Jazz Competition—the first songwriting and jazz band competition for aspiring new jazz artists in the country, The Centris Manila’s Jazz at the walk & has been a part of the World Youth Jazz spotlighting young jazz artists which introduced child prodigy Joey Alexander.
Tour & Recording:
Eric Marienthal, Paul Taylor, Regina Belle, Scott Henderson, Tadao Hayashi, Pauline Wilson, Peter White, Russ Freeman, The Rippingtons, Fourplay (opened for), (MD) Wilson Sisters with the EWF Horns, Indra Lesmana, Michael Paulo, John Kaizan Neptune, Christopher Cross, Gerald Albright, Robert Greenidge, Brandon Fields, Derrick Murdock, Oscar Cartaya, Lewis Pragasam, Yuki Arimasa, Joey Heredia, Jason Weber, Bonny B, Barbara Morrison, Abraham Laboriel Sr., Phil Upchurch, Kanzaki, Barbara Morisson
Awards
Awit Awards Lifetime Achievement Award (Philippine Association of the Recording Industry) Double Platinum Record Award for "I'll Always Stay In Love This Way" (In My Inner Fantasies Album) 3-Time Best Jazz Group - The Boy Katindig Band (Aliw Awards Foundation) Best Vocal Composition for "Capture The Changes" (Aliw Awards Foundation) Best Jazz Instrumental and Best Performance in a Jazz Composition for "It's Still September" (Cecil Music Awards Foundation) Gold Record Award for "Don't Asky My Neighbor" (Midnight Lady Album) Best Instrumental Composition for "Midnight Lady" (Himig Awards) 2 time Lifetime Achievement Spotlight Awards
Best Jazz Artist Spotlight Awards BAMCI Promotions Best Artist
DISCOGRAPHY
Midnight Lady, AW Records
Aftermidnight, AW Records
Love Fusion, AW Records
In my Inner Fantasies, AW Records
In Time, Hollywood West Records
Journey to love, Kool Kat Productions
Boy Katindig, Noteworthy Records
Groovin’ High, Kool Kat Productions
East West Connection, Kool Kat Productions
Boy Katindig 7, Kool Kat Ptoductions
Singles
Don’t ask my neighbor, AW Records
Deja Vu, AW Records
Nandito pa ako, Kool Kat Productions
It’s still September, Kool Kat Productions
Various Filipino recording artists.
PERFORMANCES:
US: West Coast: Los Angeles / San Francisco / Houston / Dallas / Denver / Seattle / Florida / Charlotte / Virginia / Boston / Hawaii
Canada: Vancouver / Toronto
Japan: Tokyo / Osaka / Kyushu / Fukuoka
Philippines
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
Singapore
Indonesia
Guantánamo, Cuba
CONTACT & CORRESPONDENCE
EMAIL: koolkatmngmt@gmail.com
Los Angeles / Manila / Las Vegas / Tokyo
Facebook.com/ Boykjazz
Boy Katindig Jazz Cafe (Asia)
Booking & Inquiries:
Kool Kat Productions Manila: +63 (927) 735-5248 (Viber) access
Tokyo: +81 (904) 208-9775
Latest Track
Boy Katindig’s much awaited CD…
“7” out now on Apple Music & all other digital platforms!
Shows
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