Catwalk

Born in the summer of 2002, in Northern California's Santa Cruz Mountains, and raised in the culturally and geographically diverse coastlands of The Monterey and San Francisco Bay Areas, this unique jazz/funk quintet captures much of the eclectic nature of its colorful home.Guitarist/writer Joe Menichetti, drummer Sid Thompson, bassist Scott McKenna, saxophonist Doug Rowan and pianist Jay Jackson have beautifully incorporated elements of jazz, blues, funk, fusion, rock, latin, celtic and more into this spirited project that features all original compositions. All highly regarded and seasoned Bay Area musicians, the members of Catwalk present a well rounded blend of fine skills, strong tunes and arrangements, as well as a good sense of humor. Plus, they all enjoy cantaloupe.Their most recent appearances include the SAN JOSE JAZZ FESTIVAL, the KUUMBWA JAZZ CENTER in Santa Cruz, as well as the prestigious MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL. Catwalk was voted "Best Local Jazz Act" by Metro Santa Cruz (Goldies Awards 2007-Bronze winner).Their new independently produced CD WEATHER OR KNOT is now available and features 11 of their best tunes. Check out the sample song clips as well as their website!SUPPORT INDEPENDENTLY PRODUCED MUSIC!"Catwalk’s new CD is technically, improvisationally, and spiritually powerful music that’s brimming with joy. The powerful grooves and un-hurried approach gives the music a rich luxurious texture that just makes you feel good......There’s something here for every Jazz fan!" - Ric Calic, JAZZ ROCK WORLD."Catwalk was well received at the 2006 Monterey Jazz Festival. They performed before an enthuisiastic crowd that was enthralled by the uniquely original compositions of guitarist Joe Menichetti and driven home by the rhythmic power of this first-rate band. Catwalk is the type of group we like to present at Monterey; creative, vibrant and fun." - Tim Jackson, General Manager MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL."Having scored an appearance at the upcoming Monterey Jazz Festival, Catwalk are clearly poised for big things." - Meribeth Malone, METRO SANTA CRUZ.CATWALK'S new CD WEATHER OR KNOT is now available at www.cdbaby.com.DOWNLOADS of individual tracks or whole album now available at iTunes and more.....New CD also features guest artists: Tammy Bueno- percussion & vibes. Tim Jackson- flute. Ric Feliciano- trombone. Modesto Briseno- trumpet. Barry Phillips- tabla.Produced by Joe Menichetti and Sid Thompson. All compositions by Joe Menichetti (BMI). Arranged by Catwalk. Horn arrangements by Doug Rowan. Timbales on track 8 by Sid Thompson. Mandolin on track 5 by Joe Menichetti. Congas on track 5 by Jesse Mejia. Engineered by Jeff "Woody" Woodruff and Thom Duell. Recorded at Soundtek Studios, Campbell, CA. Mixed by Thom Duell. Mastered by George Horn at Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA. Graphic design by Liz Beidelman. Band photography by Dave Lepori. Special thanks to Jeff Mayer (guitar tech),. Robert Berry (Soundtek Studios),. Helen Sullivan-Thompson and all our friends and families for their support. Dedicated to and in memory of life-long friend and bluesman Dave Williamson. CATWALK'S new CD WEATHER OR KNOT is now available at www.cdbaby.com Click on album to go to CD Baby.... or click on this crazy thing .. for downloads