Description

Curtis Mayfield alumni and famed producer's music, is a mix of Smooth Jazz and R&B flavored sounds

Biography

In addition to Curtis Mayfield, Buzz has been fortunate to have worked with some of the legends of the music business including Kirk Whalum, David Sanborn, Gerald Albright, Ben E. King, The Three Degrees, The Chi-lites to name but a few. Buzz has toured and performed at some of the most prestigious venues throughout the world including: Montreux Jazz Festival, The Blue Note, Apollo Theatre, & Beacon Theatre, to name a few.

In May 2003 he scored 2 pieces for full orchestra featuring pianist Bob Thompson and his trio along with the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra for the Public Radio venue, Mountain Stage.">Pianist/Composer. Frank "Buzz" Amato is a producer, writer, arranger and keyboardist with over 25 years in the music industry and over 100 album credits to his name. Buzz began his career performing and touring in various bands throughout the Southeast. In the 80’s he joined forces with Curtis Mayfield where he toured and produced along side the legendary artist. During that time, Buzz landed an in-house production gig with Ichiban Records from 1986-1999.

In addition to Curtis Mayfield, Buzz has been fortunate to have worked with some of the legends of the music business including Kirk Whalum, David Sanborn, Gerald Albright, Ben E. King, The Three Degrees, The Chi-lites to name but a few. Buzz has toured and performed at some of the most prestigious venues throughout the world including: Montreux Jazz Festival, The Blue Note, Apollo Theatre, & Beacon Theatre, to name a few.

In May 2003 he scored 2 pieces for full orchestra featuring pianist Bob Thompson and his trio along with the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra for the Public Radio venue, Mountain Stage.