Last month, the Cincinnati Pops announced the appointment of John Morris Russell as its conductor, succeeding the legendary Erich Kunzel, who died in September 2009. The usual flurry of laudatory press coverage followed the announcement, but there wasn’t much focus on a significant part of Russell’s career that will be crucial for the Pops future — his commitment to community outreach.  

Matt Catingub is a Jazz pianist/multi-instrumentalist/vocalist/arranger whose résumé sports more bullet points than a third-world armory. His unconventional experience and approach make him a perfect fit for the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra's presentation of 'Endless Summer: The Music of The Beach Boys' on Saturday.