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Jordan Katz
Jordan Katz, an American musician
Jordan Katz plays trumpet before a Varietopia show at The Egg in Albany, New York (June 2, 2025)
Background information
Born
New York, United Statas
OriginEast Meadow, Long Island, New York, United States
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • composer
  • producer
Instruments
Member of
Formerly of
Websitewww.jordankatzmusic.com

Jordan Katz is an American musician and composer. He is known for his work on trumpet[1] and banjo, and is also a musical director.[2] Katz has contributed to various projects in different genres, including hip-hop, pop, folk, and orchestral music, and has performed with artists such as Katy Perry, De La Soul,[3] and They Might Be Giants.[4] He is the musical director and bandleader for Paul F. Tompkins’ variety show Varietopia[5] and the live podcast Thrilling Adventure Hour.[6] Katz is an active band performer and manager[7] in David Wain's and Ken Marino's Middle Aged Dad Jam Band.[8][9][1]

Katz was part of the American indie folk rock band Common Rotation, where he played the trumpet and banjo.[10][11]

Career

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Katz grew up in East Meadow, Long Island, New York[12] and began his professional career in the folk trio Common Rotation[10] with Eric Kufs and Adam Busch. As a session musician, he has collaborated with artists[13] such as Big Daddy Kane, Ghostface Killah, Devendra Banhart,[14] Bono, Dan Bern,[15] Brother Ali,[16] Father John Misty, Jason Isbell, Open Mike Eagle,[17] and The Indigo Girls.

Katz is also a producer and composer. He has recorded, arranged and contributed to film scores and television cues as part of his work as an instrumentalist, including music for This Is Us, Bob's Burgers,[18] NCIS: New Orleans, and The Late Late Show with James Corden. Katz was the bandleader and composer for TNT's competitive reality show Drop The Mic.[19] He also co-wrote and produced one song per episode for Amazon's "Stinky and Dirty Hour".[20] He also arranged the brass sections for the soundtrack of Red Dead Redemption 2 and Grand Theft Auto V.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "The Middle Aged Dad Jam Band is thriving in David Wain's garage". Los Angeles Times. 2023-07-25. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
  2. ^ "Varietopia with Paul F. Tompkins". Time Out New York. 2025-03-10. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
  3. ^ "De La Soul "and the Anonymous Nobody..." (2016)". Hip Hop Golden Age. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
  4. ^ "Jordan Katz". TMBW: The They Might Be Giants Knowledge Base. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
  5. ^ Holy City Sinner (2023-09-21). Holy City Sinner Radio - Episode 174 - Interview with Paul F. Tompkins and Jordan Katz - (9/19/23). Retrieved 2025-08-22 – via YouTube.
  6. ^ "The Thrilling Adventure Hour". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
  7. ^ "Everyone Wants to Be a Rock Star. Including These Comedians". 2025-08-02. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
  8. ^ "Middle Aged Dad Jam Band". DAVIDWAIN.COM. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
  9. ^ Bolonik, Kera; Gaber, Ahmed (2025-08-02). "Ken Marino and David Wain Are Rocking Out With Their Dad Jam Band". The New York Times. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
  10. ^ a b Campion, James (2011-11-28). "The Uncommon Bonds of Common Rotation". jamescampion.com. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
  11. ^ "Jordan Katz Discography". Discogs. 2005-01-18. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
  12. ^ "Scent of a Woman with Jordan Katz". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
  13. ^ "Jordan Katz". Jazz Nights: A Confidential Journey. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
  14. ^ "Nonesuch Records Ma". Nonesuch Records Official Website. 2019-06-10. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
  15. ^ "Dan Bern | Stinky & Dirty". Retrieved 2025-08-22.
  16. ^ Lars, M. C. "Jordan Katz". The MC Lars Podcast. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
  17. ^ "Open Mike Eagle: Tiny Desk Concert". WAMC. 2018-01-03. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
  18. ^ "Paul F. Tompkins's 'Varietopia' is as varied as he can make it". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
  19. ^ "Jordan Katz". Earwolf. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
  20. ^ "The Stinky & Dirty Show Soundtrack (2016)". www.soundtrack.net. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
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