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Gabe regularly played keys in Los Angeles recording sessions of various genres, including for artists such as Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Temptations and Jackson 5 and for legendary artists Redbone, Player, Climax Blues Band and Motown artists.  His experience encompasses songwriting for various publishers, including Motown’s Jobete Publishing, film and television projects. Gabe is an ASCAP member.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gabe-katona-bridge-cd","title":"Gabe Katona - Bridge (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003eGabe Katona’s contemporary jazz album “Bridge” transports the listener with 14 breezy, feel-good tracks that highlight smooth grooves, sophisticated arrangements and upbeat melodies. Gabe’s original contemporary jazz compositions embody his soulful approach to melody and rhythm. He highlights his compositions with his touch on the HammondB3 organ, the Wurlitzer and the Rhodes electric pianos, the clavinet and the saxophone. 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