15 Facts About Peter Katis

Peter Katis is an American Grammy Award-winning record producer, audio engineer, mixer, and musician.

Peter Katis was born in New York City in April 1966.

Peter Katis is the eldest son of Dr Lauma Katis and Dr James Katis, both psychiatrists.

Peter Katis attended New Canaan Country School and Greenwich High School, both in Connecticut.

Peter Katis graduated from the University of Vermont having majored in Visual Arts and minored in English.

Peter Katis attended and then taught studio production classes at SUNY Purchase in New York.

Over time, Peter Katis has participated in a number of musical side projects, including The Zambonis, The Happiest Guys in the World, The Pants, and James Kochalka Superstar.

Peter Katis then worked as an intern, an assistant, and then as an engineer in various recording studios in New York City.

Peter Katis bought a 7,000 square foot Victorian home in Bridgeport, Connecticut and transformed it into Tarquin Studios, a residence and recording studio for musicians.

Peter Katis has since worked with dozens of artists at Tarquin Studios.

Peter Katis produced Death Cab for Cutie's The Blue EP.

Peter Katis produced Frightened Rabbit's 2008 breakthrough album The Midnight Organ Fight, as well as the 2010 follow-up The Winter of Mixed Drinks.

Peter Katis recorded and mixed the band's critically acclaimed debut album Turn on the Bright Lights, followed by Antics.

Peter Katis worked with lead singer Paul Banks on Julian Plenti is.

Peter Katis has worked with The National on eight of their albums: Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers, Cherry Tree, Alligator, Boxer, High Violet, Trouble Will Find Me, Sleep Well Beast, and I Am Easy to Find.