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Andrew Grieder's Catz & a Sax
Andy Grieder  Sax/Flute
As a youth, Andy was elected to the All-State Band in NY and studied with NY session players Dale Kletz and Ray German. In college, he studied jazz and toured with The Binghamton University Jazz Band, and The Fredonia Jazz Ensemble. He was a founding member of In Flight East, which played in the NY area for 10 years and won Downbeat's National Chicago Music Fest for original fusion jazz.
In Denver, Andy has played with GRP artist Nelson Rangell, and Chicago (the band) bassist Eric Baines. In Arizona and the west, Andy played Ovations Showroom at Wild Horse Pass Casino, the iconic Whiskey a Go Go in LA, School of Rock, The Marquee, Crescent Ball Room, Elks Theater, Orpheum Theater, Flippinger Theater and others.
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He recently relocated with his family to Rochester NY, retired from chemical engineering, and is loving the music scene here in NY!
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Recent work/performance:
​MAG Clothesline Festival
​Rochester Summer Soul Festival
Catz & a Sax band; Rochester, NY
Vine and Tap; Rochester, NY
Circus Mexicus Festival 2024; Puerto Penasco, MX
Several Dudes Band
Legacy Wine Bar (solo); Rochester, NY
Jamall Youngblood and Soul of the City; Rochester, NY
Law Rocks; Phoenix, LA, Atlanta, NYC
Atlas Band; Rochester, NY
Jimmie Highsmith Plays Al Jarreaux
Whisky a GO GO; Hollywood, CA
Tenure 1, 2 and 3 Albums; produced by Jay Pool
F-Town Sound Band, AZ
Empty Spaces Band, AZ
Hannah Prizznick LLC Loops, Los Angeles, CA
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Jason Wamboldt Drums
Jason recently relocated from Massachusetts and the band was fortunate to scoop him up! Previously with The New Motif, The Marcus Monteiro Quartet, and The Brothers Project. He combines pocket and rock-icon drumming to drive the band. Influenced by Stanton Moore, John Bonham, and Mitch Mitchell.
Monk Catallo Keys
Monk continues the musical legacy of the Catallo family. At home in all styles he can rip through Giant Steps, go modal, and bring the band outside at times with challenging chord subs.
James Warner Bass
James began his bass journey at 15 and spent countless hours at the House of Guitars learning to hold down the bottom from owners Bruce and Armand Schaubroeck, and their customers. His influences on bass are Rocco Prestia, Paul Jackson, Brian Bromberg, Jaco, Victor Wooten, and Marcus Miller. (Just like every other bass player that grew up on Jazz/Funk and Soul!)
He has played in the Rochester bands Different Every Time, Grandcrew, and Lake Affect. Currently with Don’t Know Jack, and Catz & a Sax. During the winter months he eschews the cold and gigs in Hobe Sound, FL . Current obsessions are collecting basses, wine, and cigars.
Mark Balestra (Marky B)
Well known on the scene, Mark has performed with many top tier Rochester artists like Sarah De Valliere, Bill Tiberio, and Jimmie Highsmith Jr.
Mark infuses rock energy with a jazz players ear into his solos and comping.
Tony Hiler Keys/Drums
Tony has been a go-to drummer and pianist for countless Western NY groups for over 30 years. A true veteran of the Rochester music scene!
He studied with Alvin Batiste at Southern University and played in the Army Reserve band under the direction of MSG Ray Daniels. He is also the music director at Rochester Bible Baptist Church.
Tony tells a story with his playing - sometimes a long story but, it is always entertaining!
Adam Bradley Guitar
A captivating guitarist/songwriter as well as a passionate and soulful performer who takes listeners on a journey of emotions through his dynamic playing. He is comfortable in multiple genres, and brings that depth to Catz & a Sax, through personalized stylings, rhythms, and solos.
Adam has 43 years in the business, and has opened for many national acts such as, The Fixx, Scandal, John Ellison (Soul Brother Six; writer of “She’s Some Kind of Wonderful”), D-Train, Melba Moore, Kashif, Maxine Brown, The Intruders, Maria Muldaur, Russell Tompkins Jr. (Stylistics), and Chet Catallo (Spyro Gyra).
Adam is a Rochester International Jazz Festival veteran.
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