Doug Katsaros

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Doug Katsaros
GenresRock, Broadway
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentsKeyboards, vocals
Years active1978–present
Associated actsBalance, Live, Michael Bolton, Cher, Tim Rice, Elton John, Bon Jovi, Dee Snider, Sinead O'Connor, Rod Stewart
Websitemusicofyourdreams.com

Doug Katsaros is an American keyboardist, arranger, composer, and conductor.

Biography[]

In 1978 he played on Paul Stanley's debut album, followed by working on albums by Richie Havens, Michael Bolton, Arc Angel, Bon Jovi and his band Balance featuring Bob Kulick and Chuck Burgi.[1] He also contributed music to the musicals Diamonds and A... My Name Is Alice. He also composed the opening theme for the TV series The Tick and Bucky O'Hare and the Toad Wars,[2] as well as music for the movie Who Do I Gotta Kill? starring Sandra Bullock.[3]

Katsaros has worked with some of the biggest names in music history such as Cher, Rod Stewart, Sinéad O'Connor, Gloria Estefan, Judy Collins, Elton John, Aerosmith, Marlo Thomas, Sarah Jessica Parker, Robin Beck, Shania Twain, B.B. King, Diane Schuur, Liza Minnelli, Todd Rundgren, Tim Rice, Russ Irwin, Peter Frampton, Alejandro Fernández, Christina Aguilera, as well as Peter, Paul and Mary. His jingle for Mennen was featured in every television commercial for their products.[4]

Together with Richie Kotzen, Billy Sheehan, Dee Snider, Glenn Hughes, Devin Townsend, Geoff Tate, Bob Kulick and others he recorded the album "Sin-Atra" (2011).

Awards[]

  • 1984: Emmy Award - ABC Afterschool Specials for Outstanding Music Composition in Children's Programming (Nomination)
  • 2005: Drama Desk Award - Altar Boyz (Nomination)
  • 2012: Emmy Award - The 85th Anniversary of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for Outstanding Original Song (Won)

Discography[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Allmusic credits"
  2. ^ "Interview with Doug Katsaros"
  3. ^ "IMDb filmography"
  4. ^ "Biography"

External links[]

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