LOS ANGELES--"Some people 'murder' my name, lalo na ang family name ko," jazz pianist and musical director, Tateng Katindig, recently told us about how his name is pronounced in the US. But, Tateng was simply amused. After all, his name is becoming known in LA's jazz circles.
With his own jazz trio, the son of the saxophone great, Eddie Katindig, and Remedios Hernaez, Tateng is a regular attraction in various jazz clubs here. He is also a sought-after musician frequently tapped by LA-based Filipino singers like Mon David and Charmaine Clamor to perform at their gigs.
Tateng hopes to come up with an album soon, but he's biding his time because he wants it to be truly outstanding. Since we've heard him perform through the years, we hope he gets around to doing just that soon. Here are excerpts from our interview:
You came to the US only in 2000, but you are doing well with your numerous gigs. To what do you attribute your success?
Patience and hard work. I was just like anybody starting out here when I arrived. I had to do nonpaying gigs to prove my worth and show them what I could do. Soon, I was able to get some contacts, and they began hiring me.
I was a regular at Charlie O's in North Hollywood with legendary drummer, Earl Palmer. There, I performed with famous musicians like Lou Rawls, Richie Cole, Carl Saunders, the late Teddy Edwards, Bill Henderson and Sam Most.
With his own jazz trio, the son of the saxophone great, Eddie Katindig, and Remedios Hernaez, Tateng is a regular attraction in various jazz clubs here. He is also a sought-after musician frequently tapped by LA-based Filipino singers like Mon David and Charmaine Clamor to perform at their gigs.
Tateng hopes to come up with an album soon, but he's biding his time because he wants it to be truly outstanding. Since we've heard him perform through the years, we hope he gets around to doing just that soon. Here are excerpts from our interview:
You came to the US only in 2000, but you are doing well with your numerous gigs. To what do you attribute your success?
Patience and hard work. I was just like anybody starting out here when I arrived. I had to do nonpaying gigs to prove my worth and show them what I could do. Soon, I was able to get some contacts, and they began hiring me.
I was a regular at Charlie O's in North Hollywood with legendary drummer, Earl Palmer. There, I performed with famous musicians like Lou Rawls, Richie Cole, Carl Saunders, the late Teddy Edwards, Bill Henderson and Sam Most.
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