Ishmael Katz: Musician, Teacher, Singer,Songwriter
     

MEET ISHMAEL KATZ
 

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Ishmael Katz is a multi-faceted performer who can perform as a singer-songwriter with original songs that include social and political satire, ballads ranging in theme from romance to mysticism and blues and ragtime. He has recently begun writing music to the poetry of 14th Century Sufi poet, Hafiz. He has performed at concerts for the Friends of Florida Folk, Fogartyville Cafe, Acoustic Music Series and the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre. As part of the Jigsaw Jugband he covers classic blues, ragtime and jugband music with guitarist Miles Ferris, Bassist Michael Reilly on washtub bass and harmonica, Kazoosan Susan Gaar on washboard and kazoo, and percussionist John Pitt. The band plays concerts, parties and on the street wherever they are allowed.

He is also well-versed in old standards as well as hits from the 50�s, 60�s and 70�s. Ishmael is heard performing these cover tunes mixed with some originals at parties, art openings, restaurants and festivals. .

House Concerts:

Ishmael is available for house concerts. This usually involves a host who has a small group of friends to their home for an intimate performance. If you are interested Ishmael can give you more details for hosting.

Senior Program:

Ishmael has performed at numerous nursing homes and retirement centers over the years including; Regent�s Park, Plymouth Harbor, Freedom Village, Bay Village, Beneva Pk. Club, fountains at Lake Pt. Woods, Anchin Pavilion, and Bahia Oaks Lodge. He mixes jazz standards with ragtime tunes like "Sunny Side of the Street", "Side by Side" and "Five Foot Two".

Childrens' Performances:

Ishmael has performed for children at the Ringling Museum, Selby Gardens, French Film Festival as well as parties. He often takes familiar songs and writes new lyrics with the help of the kids who often end up as the stars of the song.

Visit the contact page for E-mail and telephone numbers to book Ishmael for your private party or Cafe Performance. Click on the calendar page to check on available dates and times.

 
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Ishmael Katz: Musician, Teacher, Singer,Songwriter
E-mail: ishmaelkatz@gmail.com,  1891 Prospect Street,  Sarasota,   Florida,  34239   USA
Tel: 941.539.0001  

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Ishmael Katz: Musician, Teacher, Singer,Songwriter
E-mail: ishmaelkatz@gmail.com,
1891 Prospect Street,
Sarasota,
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34239
USA
Tel: 941.539.0001
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