Jordan Katz
Jordan Katz is an American musician, composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist known for his work on trumpet[1], banjo, and as a musical director. He has contributed to a wide array of projects across hip-hop, pop, folk, and orchestral music, and has performed live with artists ranging from Katy Perry to De La Soul[2] to They Might Be Giants[3]. He is also the musical director and bandleader for Paul F. Tompkins’ variety show Varietopia[4] and the live podcast Thrilling Adventure Hour[5], as well as a performer[6] in David Wain and Ken Marino’s Middle Aged Dad Jam Band[7].
Career
Session Musician & Live Performer
Katz grew up in Long Island, NY[8] and began his professional career in the folk trio Common Rotation[9] with Eric Kufs and Adam Busch. He is a sought-after session musician, contributing to albums and live performances across a wide spectrum of artists[10], including Big Daddy Kane, Ghostface Killah, Devendra Banhart[11], Bono, Dan Bern[12], Brother Ali[13], Father John Misty, Jason Isbell, Open Mike Eagle[14], and The Indigo Girls.
Recording & Composition
Katz is also a producer and composer. He has recorded, arranged and contributed to film scores and TV cues as part of his work as an instrumentalist, including music for This is Us, Bob’s Burgers[15], NCIS New Orleans, and the Late Late Show with James Corden. Katz was the bandleader and composer for TNT's competitive reality show Drop The Mic[16], and he co-wrote and produced one song per episode for Amazon’s "Stinky and Dirty Hour[17]." He also arranged the brass sections for the soundtrack of Red Dead Redemption 2 and Grand Theft Auto V.
External Links:
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References
- ↑ "The Middle Aged Dad Jam Band is thriving in David Wain's garage". Los Angeles Times. 2023-07-25. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ↑ "De La Soul "and the Anonymous Nobody..." (2016)". Hip Hop Golden Age. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ↑ "Jordan Katz". TMBW: The They Might Be Giants Knowledge Base. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ↑ Holy City Sinner (2023-09-21). Holy City Sinner Radio - Episode 174 - Interview with Paul F. Tompkins and Jordan Katz - (9/19/23). Retrieved 2025-07-21 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "The Thrilling Adventure Hour". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ↑ "Everyone Wants to Be a Rock Star. Including These Comedians". 2025-08-02. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
- ↑ "Middle Aged Dad Jam Band". DAVIDWAIN.COM. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ↑ "Scent Of A Woman with Jordan Katz". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ↑ Campion, James (2011-11-28). "The Uncommon Bonds of Common Rotation". jamescampion.com. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ↑ "Jordan Katz". JAZZ NIGHTS: A CONFIDENTIAL JOURNEY. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ↑ "Nonesuch Records Ma". Nonesuch Records Official Website. 2019-06-10. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ↑ "Dan Bern | Stinky & Dirty". Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ↑ Lars, M. C. "Jordan Katz". The MC Lars Podcast. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ↑ "Open Mike Eagle: Tiny Desk Concert". WAMC. 2018-01-03. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ↑ Comments, View. "Paul F. Tompkins's 'Varietopia' is as varied as he can make it - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ↑ "Jordan Katz". Earwolf. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ↑ "The Stinky & Dirty Show Soundtrack (2016)". www.soundtrack.net. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
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