Press and Reviews
Back in Boston Live
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“Back In Boston Live sees the ridiculously talented keyboard player and his band return to his former hometown and give a master class on 'how it's done’. Well recorded and spectacularly played, Back In Boston Live is one of the highlights of the year in ANY genre.”
John Kerrieff, GO Magazine, Toronto
“Back In Boston Live is proof that the Bruce Katz Band provides a common meeting ground for rockers, bluesers, jazzsters, jammers and hipsters alike.”
-Dennis Rozanski, Crossroads Blues Society, Rockford, IL
“Back In Boston Live is a perfect showcase for Katz’s virtuosity and unmatched improvisational skill.” “Lieberman shines as a vocalist - his voice is filled with passion and grit.”
- Jon Kleinman, Living Blues Magazine
“Pianist and Hammond B3 specialist Bruce Katz grooves like hell for well over an hour, the master on the keys is in great shape and the band constantly pushes him and his sparring partner Aaron Lieberman on the guitar. “…immensely exciting….a great live album”
-bluesnews, Germany
“Back In Boston Live is an excellent addition to the musical catalog of Bruce Katz, one of the most original and innovative keyboard masters currently practicing.”
-Graham Clarke, Blues Bytes
“…a magnificent live album…six-string artist Aaron Lieberman stands out time and again with first-class solo work”
-Sound Analyst, Germany
Solo Ride
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“… a joy to listen to….a highlight of the album is ‘Freight Train’, a song Katz wrote in memory of the late Butch Trucks.”
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Martine Ehrenclou, Rock and Blues Muse Magazine
“…combines his effortless keyboard playing with jam band influences, and the album really swings, with strong jazz and blues influences.”
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John Mitchell,
Blues in Britain
“Katz states a decidedly fresh sounding case for the joined-at-the-hip relationship between blues and jazz. He balances invention and soul in a most ear-pleasing manner.”
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Duane Verh,
Roots Music Report
“Get Your Groove defies pigeonholing…it celebrates Katz’ eclecticism and adventurous spirit.”
Jon Keinman,
Elmore Magazine