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Boy Katindig

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 move to the United States, the homeland of his craft. At that time, KKGO of Los Angeles and KBLX of San Francisco were two of the main 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 and Phil Upchurch 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.

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Boy Katindig, Back And Making Waves In Los Angeles

Boy Katindig, Back And Making Waves In Los Angeles

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LOS ANGELES, CA: International Filipino-American contemporary jazz artist, Boy Katindig, just held a concert last month at The Promenade at Gano Excel in Irwindale, CA—the jazz keyboard player's second sold-out concert at the same venue. The show also starred, as guests, Al Jarreau's famed saxman, Michael Paulo, and seasoned vocalist from Manila, Louie Reyes. Here, Katindig reunites with Paulo after years of separation from being in the same label, Noteworthy Records, back in 1995. Katindig was backed-up by a strong ...

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Boy Katindig & Friends at Scarlet Wine Lounge on October 26th

Boy Katindig & Friends at Scarlet Wine Lounge on October 26th

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES: Kool Kat Productions Manila was only on their 3rd night since they started to hold jazz nights at Scarlet Wine Lounge at The Fort, headlined by none other than the jazz icon, Boy Katindig. What was supposed to be an ordinary night turned out to reveal a lot pleasant surprises as the music unfolded throughout the evening. It was good enough that both VIP rooms were booked, one: by a group of jazz aficionados celebrating a birthday; and ...

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Boy Katindig "Where Jazz Lives" - The New Jazz Venue Coming Soon this May 2011

Boy Katindig "Where Jazz Lives" - The New Jazz Venue Coming Soon this May 2011

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES: The Bellagio in Las Vegas for New Year's eve, a packed house in The Promenade Gano Excel in Los Angeles, back in Hard Rock Cafe Makati for an all-hits concert, headlining the successful 2nd International Bacolod Jazz Fest and a stint with jazz greats, Scott Henderson and Indra Lesmana in Singapore—Philippine jazz icon, Boy Katindig, sure started the year with a bang. It's close to mid-year and the best is still yet to come as he announces the ...

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Lifetime Achievement Award Doesn't Stop Philippine Jazz Icon, Boy Katindig

Lifetime Achievement Award Doesn't Stop Philippine Jazz Icon, Boy Katindig

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By Ging Candelaria Boy K, receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award This year, by unanimous decision of the Philippine Association of the Recording Industry (PARI) board, Boy Katindig had been chosen to be one of the artists to receive the Dangal Ng Musikang Pilipino Award (Lifetime Achievement Award) in the 23rd Annual Awit Awards. He was recognized for his exemplary and outstanding achievement as one of the pioneering artists in the propagation of original Filipino music and as an award-winning songwriter ...

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Philippine Jazz Icon Boy Katindig, youngest to receive Lifetime Achievement Award from PARI/23rd Awit Awards

Philippine Jazz Icon Boy Katindig, youngest to receive Lifetime Achievement Award from PARI/23rd Awit Awards

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Jazz Musician/Yamaha Artiste/ KoolKat Productions Pres. Boy Katindig, recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award (Dangal ng Musikang Pilipino Award) from the 23rd Awit Awards. The youngest recipient of the award, Mr. Katindig was recognized for his exemplary and outstanding achievement as one of the pioneering artists in the propagation of original Filipino music and as an award winning songwriter and producer by the Philippine Record Industry (PARI). “It came quite early cause I'm not done yet" quoted the jazz artist ...

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Philippine Jazz Icon, Boy Katindig, brings back the funk, groove and International class in Jazz

Philippine Jazz Icon, Boy Katindig, brings back the funk, groove and International class in Jazz

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Multi-awarded Jazz Pianist and International Recording Artist, Boy Katindig, comes from a well-known clan of musicians who pioneered Latin Jazz in Manila. Regarded as the Philippines' most famous jazz export, Boy Katindig has produced and recorded seven internationally acclaimed albums. His latest CD, “Groovin' High," released under his own label, KoolKat Productions in 2005, is regarded as one of the best independently released genre discs of that year.  Popular jazz artists like Gerald Albright, Abe Laboriel, Brandon Fields, Russ Freeman, Phil Upchurch, Brenda Eager, Robert Greenidge ...

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Jazz Buzz Las Vegas Recap: Boy Katindig @ Jazz on the Lake

Jazz Buzz Las Vegas Recap: Boy Katindig @ Jazz on the Lake

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It was a 115 degrees that day. Yes, the heat was on, but wait..not only in Las Vegas but what's on Lake Las Vegas that evening. Fusion pianist/keyboardist Boy Katindig fired up more heat that night at Montelago's Jazz on the Lake Concert Series. Boy was it hot! Jazz fans filled the lawns to capacity and enjoyed fusion jazz from 7 till 10 PM.

As of the “norm" in a Boy K hit, no one wants to leave until the ...

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Fil-AM Jazz Pianist, Boy Katindig @ Roberto's, Daly City, CA

Fil-AM Jazz Pianist, Boy Katindig @ Roberto's, Daly City, CA

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Jazz Pianist Boy Katindig - New Presonus Artist

Jazz Pianist Boy Katindig - New Presonus Artist

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Re Tapas Presents the Music of Jazz Pianist & International Recording Artist, Boy Katindig

Re Tapas Presents the Music of Jazz Pianist & International Recording Artist, Boy Katindig

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RE Tapas Lounge: Where Italy meets Spain meets California cuisine, and the night life of each is well represented. This is the best way to describe what you will find when you enter Silverado Ranchs newest addition to its restaurant family. Ristorante E also known as R.E. is located at 467 E. Silverado Ranch Blvd in South Las Vegas, just down the road from Anthem and Seven Hills, and just minutes away from nearly every corner of Las Vegas with ...

Groovin' High CD Reviews: "One of the best produced and independently released albums of the year" This is what "Contemporary Jazz" is about! Very nice product from beginning to end! Very tasty stuff. Very nice arrangements, mix & production! Hope to see you with your band on tour! Gregg Hudson- Tour Manager (Paul Taylor/ Jeff Lorber/ Greg Karukas/ Gerald Albright/The Rippingtons) "Complementing his acoustic piano with Fender Rhodes and various synth textures, Boy Katindig's ready to start "groovin' high" and energize the contemporary jazz keyboard realm with his catchy, ultra funky and melodic style". "One of the best independently released genre discs of the year, Groovin' High features the perfect blend of laid back romance, spirited, optimistic uptempo gems and even an electrified Latin jam that will get you up dancing"—-Jonathan Widran-JAZZIZ Magazine.

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Groovin' High

Kool Kat Productions
2005

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Midnight Lady

BV Haast Records
1982

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