ABOUT
The Kool Katz Band Biography
Exciting! Fabulous! Explosive! This is the buzz about “The Kool Katz” band and their unique and infectious sound they call Latin Razz (a blend of Salsa, Latin rhythms and jazz). This group of seasoned professionals can really get a party started with their repertoire of cover and original tunes. With sultry vocals, searing guitar, a solid rhythm unit and screaming horn section – The Kool Katz will have you moving and grooving to guarantee any event will be a success.
Based in the heart of Silicon Valley (San Jose, CA), The Kool Katz was founded in 1998 by guitarist Art Galvan and his wife, lead vocalist Kelly Galvan. Together, Art and Kelly combine their musical talents to compose The Kool Katz original sounds.
The band has released two CD’s “Your love just moves me” and “Me gusta como bailas” (I like the way you dance) and are now working on their third entitled “Kool Katz & Friends” featuring Tower of Power horn section and other special guests.
The group has had the privilege of sharing the stage with major recording artists: Evelyn “Champagne” King, The Gap Band, Lakeside, Malo featuring Jorge Santana, Lydia Pense and Cold Blood, Pete Escovedo, Juan Escovedo, Sheila E, Sapo featuring Richard Bean, Redbone, Rose Royce, Brenton Wood, Mic Gillette of Tower of Power, Ron Moton from Con Funk Shun, Rodney O & Joe Cooley.
Introducing, the Kool Katz –
Art Galvan – guitar, vocals
Kelly Galvan – lead vocals
Jay Gomez – keys, vocals
Ray Manina- bass
Bobby Trejo– drums, vocals
Armando Ortiz - congas, percussion
Jeff Walton – trombone
John Escalera – trumpet
Jorge Cruz Jr. - saxophone
- Contact name:
- Art or Kelly Galvan
- Screen name:
- Kool Katz
- Member since:
- Aug 25 2005
- Active over 1 month ago
- Phone number:
- 408-849-1180
- Website:
- http://www.thekoolkatzband.com
