Jordan Katz

Jordan Katz
Jordan Katz plays trumpet before a Varietopia show at The Egg in Albany, New York (June 2, 2025)
Background information
Born
New York, United Statas
OriginEast Meadow, Long Island, New York, United States
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • composer
  • producer
Instruments
Member of
Formerly of
Websitewww.jordankatzmusic.com

Jordan Katz is an American musician and composer. He is known for his work on trumpet and banjo, and is also a musical director. Katz has contributed to various projects in different genres, including hip-hop, pop, folk, and orchestral music, and has performed with artists such as Katy Perry, De La Soul, and They Might Be Giants. He is the musical director and bandleader for Paul F. Tompkins’ variety show Varietopia and the live podcast Thrilling Adventure Hour. Katz is an active band performer and manager in David Wain's and Ken Marino's Middle Aged Dad Jam Band.

Katz was part of the American indie folk rock band Common Rotation, where he played the trumpet and banjo.