CATRO
CATRO
© 2006 Mark DeWalt (837101173049)
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Catro's 8 new songs combine a variety of fresh melodies and jazz harmony in Latin, Swing, Funk and Ballad styles. Spirited solos, soulful vocal interpretations, acoustic instrumentation, and dynamic ensemble playing stimulate and soothe at the same time.
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CATRO’s sound comes from the heart and the heart is where it is felt. It’s not merely a demonstration of technical facility, but more of an expression of life’s joys, passions, tensions and releases where great skills lead to subtlety and a more nuanced performance. These fine players bring to this project experiences gained from touring, recording, and performing in World-beat, Jazz, Rock, Latin, Classical and Educational contexts all over the world. This recording captures their love of pure music as they deftly combine elements of many genres into one flowing album with each musician adding his or her own color, tone and soul to the project, resulting in inspiration to the whole.
Pianist, composer of seven of the album’s songs, and leader of CATRO for over 20 years, Mark DeWalt is the creative force behind the band. Veteran of the road in all styles Patrick Crossley joins him playing his beautiful 60-yr. old Italian acoustic bass built by Giovanni Bandiermonte. Carlos Cintron adds his Puerto Rican passion on congas and percussion, seamlessly dovetailing with the rhythms of super versatile drummer, recording artist, and teacher Steve McMurray. Completing the rhythm section with inspirational solos on electric and acoustic guitar is studio engineer, TV performer, and recording artist in Rock, Jazz, and Alternative styles, Dave Brown.
The horn section is led by Eastern Ohio’s jazz legend tenor sax-man Dave Kana. His high energy and commitment to the whole sound is well matched with Pittsburgh’s young trombone all-star Clayton DeWalt. These guys know how to stretch and how to support equally well. Renowned Pittsburgh soloist, sideman, educator and composer Terry Steele contributes his alto sax artistry on two tracks including Track #5 “Sambalento” which is his own composition.
One of Western Pennsylvania’s busiest and most dynamic vocalists Tammi Dahl adds her mesmerizing vocals to 4 of DeWalt’s original songs. Listeners may be reminded of Nancy Wilson or Eva Cassidy as Tammi delivers each lyric with style, phrasing, and emotions that add to the fullest expression of the mood of the song.
Dave Brown of Grove City PA recorded the album at db Studio in two live sessions. Slippery Rock University Art professor Katherine Mickle coordinated the artwork and photography. The cover image is from a larger painting by David Hahn of Franklin, PA.
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Beautiful, easy to take tunes with outstanding musicianship.
author: akvusn ehThis is not a vocalist's album with a backup band; it's a high quality jazz band with a fabulous vocalist. Tammi Dahl reminds me of Flora Purim (if Purim could sing, that is) and the whole album reminds me of Retrun To Forever, without in any way being a knock off - beautiful, easy to take tunes with outstanding musicianship. The drumming sometimes is disco-ish, but there is no disco (or heaven forfend - smooth jazz) here.
What a great CD
author: John ClaytonCatro has an awesome feel and they are obviously a talented group of musicians. Tammi sounds great and Dave Kana really lit this one up.
Congratulations! We are very impressed, and enjoy it dearly.
author: EldersWOW!!! Fantastic!!! We enjoy the CD and all your other music. We especially enjoy the concerts!!! Way to go!!! The Elders
refreshing, professional, well done.
author: gary nelmsAll of the musicians were highlighted along with great arrangements of new songs. And all were excellent! Good lyrics with Tami, the female vocalist, exhibiting silky and a beautiful female lead vocal. Highly recommended!
FANTASTIC CD
author: John KeenanI was really impressed that we have this level of quality in the area. Great arranging and sound. Really enjoyed the sounds of Dave Kana, and as for Tammi Dahl- WOW!!! Looking forward to more.
AWESOME CD!!!!
author: Brianne Dahl (Tammi's daughter)This CD is the best CD that I ever listened to in my life! Can't wait to hear more!!
Fantastic!!! A must have CD. Great musicians and vocalist.
author: Alesia LaughlinWhat wonderful arrangements, the musicians are definitely professionals. It's such a pleasure to hear excellent music being created. There's so much out there that's just not worth listening to. A fine job of playing and singing. Keep up with the great music..we certainly need more...much more of this! Thank you for such a special treat!
I'm impressed!
author: P. RaymerNice listening! Great arrangements. Vocals are perfect.
We bought the CD. It's fantastic. We really enjoy listening to it. We hope someday you are able to make a second CD. Best Wishes and much sucess. Keep playing those beautiful melodies and awesome tones. Tammi we love your soulful sounds and beautiful vocals.