FATTBURGER
Sizzlin'

Shanachie April 8, 2003

In an industry of short lived trends and one hit wonders, Fattburger has
managed to persevere for close to two decades. The chart-topping San Diego
based super-group has been one of instrumental music's most popular
mainstays since the late 1980's. Fattburger's potent blend of jazz, funk,
R&B and Latin music have them perennial radio favorites and catapulted them
to the top of the Billboard charts. As one of smooth jazz's elder
statesman, Fattburger strives to stay ahead of the curve. Smooth Jazz News
heralds the band as "cutting edge creative forces that grow more aggressive
and exciting over time." JazzTimes Magazine calls Fattburger "A welcome
oasis in the desert of trendy and formula - saddled music."

Sizzlin', Fattburger's newest and sixth Shanachie CD, is a power packed
recording that showcases the band doing what it does best: delivering
high-energy pressure cooked funky numbers and simmering laid back melodies
with percolating rhythmic grooves. Sizzlin' melts right in your mouth.
There are no microwavable numbers here, just pure organic grooves. Each
track is tastier than the next. By the way, Fattburger was named after a
popular hamburger chain!

Highlights on Sizzlin' include the uptempo funk driven title track featuring
the rollicking keyboards of composer Carl Evans Jr. and the light and breezy
ballad "Irene," showcasing the mellow guitar virtuoso of composer Evan
Marks. "Blue Ridge Sunset," penned by Evans is a lovely gospel inflected
song that shines light on the lyrical and soulful saxophone of Hollis
Gentry III.

Another standout on the album is Mark Hunter's "You're Finally Here," a real
head bopping 'get on the dance floor' kind of song that is sure to make you
move.

The CD's bold and bluesy closing track "Mr. C," written by drummer Kevin
Koch, is also a winner. Listen to the band really stretch out and have some
fun. Koch says, "After listening to our new CD, I hope people will come
away still tapping there feet, humming a melody and feeling just a little
bit better about life in general. I like to believe that each person has
there own unique experience when they listen to music and it's gratifying to
know that when people listen to our music at least some of these experiences
are positive ones. "

Since Fattburger's first performance at San Diego's Triton club in the
mid-'80s, America's finest city has claimed Fattburger as a matter of civic
pride. Many call Fattburger, "The Sound of San Diego." Tommy Aros is the
only native of San Diego. Keyboardist Carl Evans Jr., grew up in San Diego
but hails from Portsmouth, VA; drummer Kevin Koch is from Manitowoc,
Wisconsin; bassist Mark Hunter is from Detroit and guitarist Evan Marks
hails from Cleveland.

Between the whole band, they have worked with a who's who list of the music
business. Collectively they have worked with everyone from Barry White and
Stevie Wonder to Cannonball Adderley, Clark Terry and Freddie Hubbard.
Drummer Kevin Koch says, "I think the key to Fattburger's longevity and
success is that we are five individuals with equal input on every level.
Each player is free to interpret how his own instrument should be utilized
in any given situation and we all have faith in each other that the end
result will be something that we are all proud of. This kind of creative
freedom has kept us all still interested in making music together."

Sizzlin' is a must have for any fan who has followed the many flavors of
Fattburger and for all new fans who enjoy heartfelt feel good music. In the
words of Jazziz Magazine, "Fattbuger is all about vibe and good feelings."
How can you go wrong with that?

For more artist information, please call Monifa Brown at Shanachie
Entertainment (973) 579-7763 EX 26/mbrown@shanachie.com