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Artist's or Band's Name: JaScat

City & State: Chicago, IL

Country: United States

Music Genre(s):: Soul / Funk / Reggae / Jazz

Bio:: At a time when the music industry is flooded with replicated acts Joseph “JaScat” Scaturro emerges with a new distinct sound. This Soul | Funk | Reggae singer/producer/performer/music director started out in Philadelphia bringing an unparalleled soft, sultry sound to please the ears of true music fans. He has audiences talking and critics buzzing about his astounding combination of sound, style and spirit. Billboard Magazine says, “Joseph “JaScat” Scaturro with a full band in tow, wowed the crowd with a blue-eyed soul sensibility.” His soulful sound, innovative style and charismatic character has attracted the attention of major producers and tastemakers in the industry. Billboard Magazine's Hip/Hop and R&B correspondent Hilary Crosley says, "I think Joseph “JaScat” Scaturro is really one of those talented folks that sort of flies below the radar," "He has a really good live performance. He really knows how to command the stage. "Crosley met Joseph “JaScat” Scaturro when he sang at the Billboard's R&B/hip-hop conference and awards. "With most artists that are different it takes people sometime to come around to their sound and realize that is something that they are ready for," Oftentimes when you have a new sound...it takes a moment for people to realize your greatness."
Joseph “JaScat” Scaturro has spent the past couple years performing, producing, writing, and recording albums such as “Here We Go” released Fall 2007, “Throwaways” released Fall 2009, and “Working Class Hero” released Oct 2010, all albums available on Itunes for digital download. He produced and arranged every track on the albums and played most of the instruments. “The goal for the albums, were to document my writing and music in time. Its growth for my ears and music, which changes every other day, i've always had a different sound.” Joseph “JaScat” Scaturro incorporated his style of music from the foundation of the 70’s-Grateful Dead jam band style to Al Greens soft, but demanding vocal arrangements. “I’ve gathered everything I could from almost every artist in that timeframe and on, put it into my own style. The whole idea was to offer a fresh new sound and for people to take the passion that I have for my music seriously.” Joseph “JaScat” Scaturro’s music can be described as “feel good music” that tells stories of love, hapiness, and pain that comes with all life experiences,. It is sure to make hips sway and heads nod. Joseph “JaScat” Scaturro has performed at numerous events, including The Hollywood Reporter TV, Music and Film conference and the Billboard Magazine R&B/Hip Hop conference, plus opening for major artists like Trey Songz, Erikah Badu, Kjon, R Kelly, Maxwell, Babyface, Ne-yo, Bobby Valentino, Ray J, Floetry, Kindred, Ginuwine, Jon B, 112, Jagged Edge, and many more.
Joseph “JaScat” Scaturro has been crooning since the age of five and has spent his entire life immersed in singing, writing, and playing instruments. Growing up Joe, was raised with the sounds of Philadelphia, Motown, old blues, reggae, ska, funk, rock, and jazz echoing through his house. He determined at a young age that he wanted to turn his talents of singing, songwriting and producing into a permanent career. With a voice infused with his own brand, Joseph “JaScat” Scaturro is driven to establish his place within the industry. His formula for success; devotion, determination and discipline joined with incontestable talent places him on the keystone of destiny and success.