The name Gary Katz is legendary in the music world and synonymous with the music of Steely Dan. He admits that his longevity as a sought-after producer has nothing really to do with his musical abilities, but his gift for discovering great talent, along with his ears. Hes a pro at knowing how to help good artists become great artists and also how to make every record a great one. That's what has made Katz one of the best producers in the business for years. As an A&R guy in his early career, he helped sign the likes of Jim Croce, Dire Straits, Prince, Rickie Lee Jones, Christopher Cross and of course, Steely Dan. Inside MusiCast welcomes an ever-present force in the music business, Gary Katz.