Kool Katz Biography –

Exciting! Fabulous! Explosive! This is the buzz about “The Kool Katz” band and their unique and infectious sound they call Latin Bounce. 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. Once you hear our sound, you will find the Kool Katz to be very versatile and professional at what we do.

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 four CD’s, Your love just moves me, Me gusta como bailas (I like the way you dance), "A new Chicano Groove" and "Turn It Up."

The Kool Katz have had the privilege of being the back up band for major recording artists such as, Pete & Juan Escovedo, Richard Bean of Sapo, Joe Bataan and Azteca.

The group has also shared the stage with other major recording artists: Evelyn “Champagne” King, The Gap Band, Lakeside, Malo featuring Jorge Santana, Lydia Pense and Cold Blood, Sheila E, Redbone, Rose Royce, Brenton Wood, Mic Gillette formerly of Tower of Power, Ron Moton from Con Funk Shun, Marvin McFadden from Huey Lewis & The News, Rodney O & Joe Cooley, Errol Knowles of Azteca and more.

The Kool Katz are:
Art Galvan - Lead Guitar & Vocals
Kelly Galvan - Lead Vocals
Eddie Jimenez - Congas/Timbales and Percussion
Gilbert Galvan - Bass
Jeff Walton - Trombone
Rene Escovedo - Drums

Email: thekoolkatzband1@aol.com
www.facebook.com/koolkatzband
For Bookings & Information: (408) 849-1180
Manager Lauri Rosa (408) 464-1725
koolkatzband@yahoo.com

If you love Latin Rhythms, Kool Katz is for you! We mix cool sounds of Salsa, Samba, R&B, Funk, Jazz, hot driving Latin rhythm and Rock n Roll influences to create a stlye of our own we call, Latin Bounce! Our band can really get a party started with our repertoire of cover and original tunes.

Kool Katz Band has released 4 CDs on ANK Records; all 4 have received national radio play and press. The group works with the wonderful talents of music producer Mr. Ron Moton, saxophonist and vocals for the group Con Funk Shun.

Kool Katz wrote one of their originals entitled “Gozando with Chico” for the online radio show East LA Revue. www.eastlareview.com
To date, its been played as their opening theme song and has received great reviews and hits from people all over the world!

Kool Katz has performed regionally and around the country at clubs, festivals, and concerts as well as live TV and Radio appearances throughout the United States.