Bruce is an internationally recognized performer and educator. As a performer, Bruce has played extensively in the Blues, Rock and Jazz idioms, appearing on over 70 albums and performing, touring and/or recording with Gregg Allman, The Allman Brothers, Delbert McClinton, John Hammond, Ronnie Earl, Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band, Duke Robillard, Little Milton and many others. He also records and tours with his own group, The Bruce Katz Band and has released eleven albums as a leader. Bruce has been nominated for a Blues Music Award (BMA) seven times for the “Pinetop Perkins Piano Player of the Year,” which is considered to be the equivalent of the “Blues Grammys”. Bruce has also been nominated three times for Living Blues Awards.
As a teacher, he taught at The Berklee College of Music in Boston for 14 years (1996-2010), teaching private lessons, theory and ensembles. He also teaches privately and has led master classes and clinics at schools and festivals around the world.
Bruce Katz teaches piano and Hammond B-3 organ. Bruce will contact you directly to schedule your lessons.