Buzz Amato

Production/keys/string arrg

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Hi, I'm Buzz. I have been in the music business for over 40 years. I have produced and or played on over 150 CDs (2 of which went platinum) I spent years touring with Curtis Mayfield as well as many other iconic R&B legends. I have several film scores to my credit and have arranged and produced strings on many recordings.

Buzz is an independent producer, writer, arranger, & keyboardist with over 40 years in the music industry. He appears on more than 150 CDs as performer or producer.(2 received platinum certification)

His career took off in the early 80s when he met legendary musician Curtis Mayfield. He was asked to tour with him as keyboardist and became Curtis’s musical director. They forged a close bond, both musical and personal until his untimely death in 1999.

Buzz then formed Amatones Music where he continued producing independently for various artists. In 2010, he was given the opportunity to score the horror cult classic film Babysitter Massacre. Since that 1st film he has scored 5 other feature length films as well as dozens of independent short films.

In the midst of this schedule he managed to maintained a twice a year touring schedule to such places as Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia and many more. However, in 2020, the pandemic put an end o touring.

It was at that time Buzz concentrated on his newest CD, Muse Café. The 11 song collection features music inspired by each of the Greek Muses and showcases his writing, arranging, production as well as his keyboard skills. It was released Nov 2022 on Blue Canoe Records.
https://orcd.co/qjra6no

Buzz continues writing and producing for various artists as well as composing music for independent film.

Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Credits

AllMusic verified credits for Buzz Amato
  • Yonrico Scott
  • Yonrico Scott
  • Yonrico Scott
  • The Bob Thompson Band
  • Yonrico Scott
  • Yonrico Scott
  • Yonrico Scott
  • Yonrico Scott
  • Yonrico Scott
  • Joseph Patrick Moore
  • Joseph Patrick Moore
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  • Seth Condrey
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  • Joseph Patrick Moore
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  • Joseph Patrick Moore
  • Theodis Ealey
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  • Wilson Meadows
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  • Joseph Patrick Moore
  • Ben E. King
  • Ben E. King
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  • Ben E. King
  • Curtis Mayfield
  • Theodis Ealey
  • Melissa Ellen
  • Melissa Ellen
  • Melissa Ellen
  • Melissa Ellen
  • Don Diego
  • Don Diego
  • Don Diego
  • Don Diego
  • Mike Lowry
  • Mike Lowry
  • Theodis Ealey
  • Theodis Ealey
  • Gary B.B. Coleman
  • Travis Haddix
  • Jerry "Boogie" McCain
  • Theodis Ealey
  • Gary B.B. Coleman
  • Theodis Ealey
  • Chick Willis
  • Jerry "Boogie" McCain
  • Theodis Ealey
  • Chick Willis
  • Sandra Hall
  • Blues Boy Willie
  • Gary B.B. Coleman
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  • Theodis Ealey
  • Evening Star Orchestra
  • Curtis Mayfield
  • The Three Degrees
  • Angel Sessions
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  • Spectrum
  • Spectrum
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  • Curtis Mayfield
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  • Don Diego
  • Don Diego
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  • Curtis Mayfield
  • Francine Reed
  • Sandra Hall
  • Trudy Lynn
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  • Travis Haddix
  • Theodis Ealey
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  • Another Style
  • Jesse Graham
  • Cryptanite
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  • Bob Thompson
  • Bob Thompson
  • Bob Thompson
  • Bob Thompson
  • Vernon Garrett
  • Vernon Garrett
  • Vernon Garrett
  • Kip Anderson
  • Joey Gilmore
  • Travis Haddix
  • Travis Haddix
  • Travis Haddix
  • Trudy Lynn
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  • Jerry "Boogie" McCain
  • Jerry McCain
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  • Chick Willis
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  • Bob Thompson
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  • Jerry "Boogie" McCain
  • Jerry McCain
  • Chick Willis
  • Jerry "Boogie" McCain
  • Travis Haddix
  • Ben E. King
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  • Dosta Crew
  • Dosta Crew
  • Nappy Brown
  • Chick Willis
  • Drink Small
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  • Travis Haddix
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  • Trudy Lynn
  • Trudy Lynn
  • Gary B.B. Coleman
  • Chick Willis
  • Chick Willis
  • Slave
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  • Curtis Mayfield
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  • Curtis Mayfield
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Discogs verified credits for Buzz Amato
  • The Chi-Lites
  • Saskia Laroo
  • Slave
  • Billy Paul
  • Billy Paul
  • The Three Degrees
  • The Three Degrees
  • The Three Degrees
  • Trudy Lynn
  • Trudy Lynn
  • Slave
  • Trudy Lynn
  • Slave
  • Various
  • Chick Willis
  • Chick Willis
  • Louise Freeman
  • Trudy Lynn
  • Chick Willis
  • Trudy Lynn
  • Various
  • Theodis Ealey
  • Ben E. King
  • Ben E. King
  • Bob Thompson (6)
  • Trudy Lynn
  • Trudy Lynn
  • Theodis Ealey
  • The Three Degrees
  • Trudy Lynn
  • Various
  • Saskia Laroo
  • The Three Degrees
  • Out Uv Kontrol
  • Ben E. King
  • The Chi-Lites
  • The Chi-Lites
  • Criptanite
  • Gary B.B. Coleman
  • The Three Degrees
  • Slave
  • Slamm Syndicate
  • Trudy Lynn
  • Curtis Mayfield
  • Slave
  • Curtis Mayfield
  • Gary B.B. Coleman
  • The Three Degrees
  • St. Clair Pinckney*
  • The Chi-Lites
  • Trudy Lynn
  • Trudy Lynn
  • Trudy Lynn
  • Drink Small
  • Curtis Mayfield
  • Slave
  • Curtis Mayfield
  • Nappy Brown
  • Dosta Crew
  • Louise Freeman
  • Trudy Lynn
  • Nappy Brown
  • Jerry McCain
  • Jerry McCain
  • Angel De
  • Jerry McCain
  • Joey Gilmore
  • Trudy Lynn
  • Various
  • Kwamé
  • Sho
  • MC Breed
  • Criptanite
  • Sandra Hall
  • Francine Reed
  • Saskia Laroo
  • Curtis Mayfield
  • Curtis Mayfield
  • Joseph Patrick Moore
  • Curtis Mayfield
  • Jerry McCain
  • Joseph Patrick Moore
  • The Three Degrees

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  1. Review by Joseph Patrick Moore
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    Buzz Amato is an incredible producer, arranger, composer, and pianist. His track record and accomplishments speak for themselves. From Curtis Mayfield to Kirk Whalum to Ben E. King to Gerald Albright - Buzz has worked with a "who's who" in the music industry. Buzz would be an outstanding resource and asset to your music and beyond! Highly recommend Buzz! A++++

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I will do up to 3 revisions for keyboard parts, arranging, film scores and production vary. For keyboard work typically 5 days to play it safe. Arranging and production TBD per project

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