Elder, a composer, pianist and producer has received numerous honors and awards for her music productions, multicultural events and Global television broadcast specials and has earned numerous awards of recognition from the music, film and entertainment industry.  She has been recognized and honored for her work by former President Clinton, and former Secretary of State Hilary Clinton, Senator Dianne Feinstein, the Arab League of States, American Composers forum, Association of the Arts Presenters, National Recording Academy to name a few for both her work in multi cultural arts and music over the last 20 years.  ABC News Now called her one of the most influential producers of her time.  And in 2006, a feature article on her work in the LA Times entitled “the world is listening”, she received critical acclaim for making a difference in the World Music and bridging Middle East Cultural understanding throughout the global and local communities in the United States.  Elder has been featured on NPR, BBC, The World, Pri, Afropop, along with hundreds of other National and International broadcasts, dailies including the New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle and other weekly and monthly publications.  Elder has been the keynote speaker at major cultural conferences and forums including at the world Glocal Forum on multiculturalism in urban cities in 2006 held in Ankara, Turkey before world leaders and more recently by the Arab League of States for the Arab Capital of Culture conference held in Bahrain.

Elder has produced over a thousand events, concerts and network specials and has worked with some of the most renowned artists in the entertainment industry including Quincy Jones,  Stevie Wonder, Sting, Santana, Enrique Iglesias , Woody Harrelson, Whoopi Goldberg, Phil Ramone, Don Was, Grover Washington, George Clinton and the PFunk, Beachboys, Don Henley and JD Souther (Eagles), Lady Smith Black Mambazo, Paul Simon, Fela Kuti, Sunny Ade, Crosby Stills & Nash, International artists such as Fairuz, , Assala, Simon Shaheen, (Cheb)Khaled, Kadim Al  Sahir, Wadi Al Safi, Sabbah Fakhri (Two Tenors of Arabic Music), Cheb Mami, Amina, Enzo Avitabile  to name a few.

Elder has also directed and developed numerous documentaries and special concert broadcast specials for major networks such as ABC, NBC, PBS, LBC, ART, and ANA/MBC.  She has also developed and produced some of the largest cultural festivals and conferences in the country including TEAM Expo Teaching Entertainment, Arts, and Music, International Woman Conference, Project Teach, Tomorrow Teachers with the national music icons the Beach Boys and P.A.T.H.E.S., Preservation of Artistic, Traditional Heritage Entertainment Society.  In her efforts to promote Middle Eastern and North African cultural she developed and produced the AMAL Awards, Arab American Music, Arts, and Literary Awards, Debka for Peace more recently Peace through Music, Desert Roses & Arabian Rhythms, River of Song light of the East, The Sudanese Music & Dance Festivals and her latest musical production Straight to the Heart.

 

Elder also produces music and manages tours for some of the most highly regarded International world music artists today.  She assisted with the worldwide broadcast event held in Rome, Italy, 2004 attended by over one million produced by Quincy Jones, “We Are the Future”.   Additionally, some of her more historic recordings and performance collaborations include late legendary Lebanese diva Sabbah and the Bridge lead by Michael Sembello, with a host of celebrity guests including; Stevie Wonder, an anthem to global understanding and world unity with the song “One Planet One People”, co-written by Dawn Elder, a historic recording with the late legendary Nubian singer Mohammed Wardi &the African Birds , Palestinian Oudist Simon Shaheen & Qantara Blue Flame, We want Peace with Lenny Kravitz and Kazem Al Sahir.  Love Songs for Humanity with the Voices of Afghanistan, just to name a few.

Some of Elder’s more momentous occasions includes the 2002 collaboration with Quincy Jones at the World Economic Forum in New York where they introduced Middle Eastern artists into the mix of the event along with world celebrity artists in the wake of 911.  In addition, the challenge of breaking down barriers in 2003 she toured an Iraqi artist just a few weeks before the war.  Followed by the 2004, collaboration of Khaled & R & B legends Earth Wind & Fire at Grammy Jams.   And in 2005, the bridging of the Middle East & North African, Latin and western music through her recording and live performance work with Khaled & Santana in the song “Love to the People” and the Peace through Music series.  In 2007 and 2008 the development, recording and live presentation of the Sudanese Music & Dance Legends on tour reaching thousands globally. Other notable productions include the National Arab American Museum collector’s compilation entitled Love & Compassion featuring Kazem Al Sahir with Paula Cole and Karina Pasian, one Citizen of the World featuring Khaled, Lin Cheng, Sunny Ade, Kalash Kher and Flying Machines in 2010, and the presentation of the Global Gumbo All stars with Quincy Jones in Morocco, and recording of  the charity song Bokra/Tomorrow featuring stars of the Arab world. 2011.  Her live and recorded project in 2012-2013 with legendary Afghan vocalist Ustad Farida Mahwash, along with master musicians from Afghanistan including Homayoun Sakhi and others for a new album entitled Voices of Afghanistan, Love Songs for Humanity. all have received numerous awards and critically acclaim.  NPR, called the body of her work one of the most significant series of recordings and productions bridging our cultural divides. In addition, late 2013 Elder penned an Arabic adaptation of ” White Rabbit” with writing partner and Algerian Poet Hanin Omar. The song was featured in the 10 time Golden Globe winning film American Hustle.  The result has changed the landscape for (Arabic Music) in Hollywood films by leaps and bounds.  The soundtrack and Compilation American Hustle -on Sony Classic which included White Rabbit- Arabic, was nominated for the 57th Grammy Awards.

In 2014 longtime collaborator, Don Was, music producer and now president of Blue Note Records requested Elder write an Arabic-English rendition to the classic song by Bob Seger, Turn the Page which was performed by Don Was and his members from the original Silver Bullet band, as part of special program Was established in Detroit to benefit National Arab American Museum. to support the not for profit Arab American Museum. The song performed by members of the original Silver Bullet Band.  2014, Elder co-wrote a rock ballad entitled Over Again, which she later recorded and produced.

In 2015 Elder launched two very important music education programs one “When Music Matters” which debuted in Abu Dhabi featuring all star collaborations and educational outreach to young singers from the country.  And later that year, the Ultimate Vocal Music Summit a highly focused 3-5-day summit for gifted young singer-Songwriters to learn from the industry’s top experts. Young performers come from around the United States and Canada, and now expanding to International Countries, train and perform with Grammy winning musicians, Celebrity Vocal and Music coaches.

In addition, Elder is working on composing and producing new collaboration recordings with varies international artists including a series of several fusion songs in English, French, Arabic, and Turkish that will be part of a new film documentary featuring 10 young emerging artists from the countries of Lebanon, Morocco, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Iraq, Syria, Palestine, Jordan, Turkey, and Sudan.   She is also the music producer, writer of the first in a series of Music Recording compilations as collector’s editions for the Arab American National Museum entitled Love & Compassion, Hub Wa Haneen one of several original songs she produced and Love to the People for Grammy nominated artists Khaled, Elan Attias, and Carlos Santana, inthe song Love to the People.

Elder most recent work also includes mentoring and producing a talented young singer TY Waters 10, resulting in a stunning album entitled ONLY HUMAN featuring 8 beautiful tracks, 4 songs which she co-wrote.  The first featured single released in August of 2016, “Only Human” receiving rave reviews and won Best Pop song of the year at the Hollywood Music & Media Awards 2016, and was in consideration for 5 Grammy nominations for the 59^th Grammy Awards. The full album ONLY HUMAN will be released on TKJ Records-DE Music in March of 2017. Elder is writing and preparing several new TV shows and productions for global networks, as well as working on new music compositions for a series of upcoming albums set to release in 2017 and 2018.

Elder who is of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean heritage grew up in San Francisco one of the most culturally diverse cities world.  She is fluent in English, French and Arabic.  Her educational background and multicultural heritage has certainly assisted her to create the perfect blend of cultures through her music, arts and live productions.

Elder is an active member in numerous humanitarian non-for profit organizations and is a member of following industry consortiums; American Performing Arts Association, International World Music Association, Pollstar, International Concert Consortium, NARIS, and a voting member of the National Academy of Recording Sciences (Grammy), RIAA, and BMI.

Dawn’s knowledge, dedication and love for multicultural arts and world music has led her to become one of the leading broadcast authorities and music producer for this growing genre in the film & entertainment industry. She has been instrumental in bringing numerous collaborations with western artists to fruition, and the culture and music to the forefront of American Audiences.

Classically trained, with a degree in jazz and a lifetime playing rock & roll clubs, theatres, and arenas, Bob’s sound is a one-of-a-kind hybrid of rock, blues, and New Orleans R&B, delivered with high-energy piano virtuosity and a voice all his own. Born and raised in New Jersey, he has lived in New York City, New Orleans and Boston, and is currently based in Los Angeles. As a solo artist, Bob plays around 100 shows a year in the US, UK, Europe and Australia – including sets at Glastonbury Music Festival (UK), Colne Blues Festival (UK), Long Beach Bayou Fest (US), Falcon Ridge Folk Fest (US), Blue Mountains Music Fest (AU), and Narooma Blues Fest (AU). He has been featured twice at WWOZ Piano Night in New Orleans, and has opened for Boz Scaggs, Subdudes, The Neville Brothers, Rev. Al Green, BoDeans, Dr. John, Marcia Ball and many others. As a member of John Fogerty’s band, he has played with Bruce Springsteen, Bob Seger, Jackson Browne, Jimmy Buffett, and Alan Toussaint. Malone’s 2015 album, Mojo Deluxe, went to #1 on the Independent British Blues Broadcasters (IBBA) radio chart, was one of the top 100 most played CDs in 2015 on the Roots Music Report radio charts, was top 15 on the Relix/jambands.com charts, and appeared on the Living Blues and Americana Music Association (AMA) radio charts. Videos from Bob’s Mojo Live DVD have recently been premiered by Relix Magazine and Alternative Root Magazine. Bob’s music has been heard on NCSI New Orleans, Dr. Phil, Entertainment Tonight, and The Rachel Ray Show, and he has appeared on The Late Show With David Letterman and The View with John Fogerty. Kurzweil Music Systems chose Bob to make the demo videos for their new Forte digital piano, and he is endorsed by QSC Audio, Hammond Organ and Fishman Acoustic Transducers.

Classically trained, with a degree in jazz and a lifetime playing rock & roll clubs, theatres, and arenas, Bob’s sound is a one-of-a-kind hybrid of rock, blues, and New Orleans R&B, delivered with high-energy piano virtuosity and a voice all his own. Born and raised in New Jersey, he has lived in New York City, New Orleans and Boston, and is currently based in Los Angeles. As a solo artist, Bob plays around 100 shows a year in the US, UK, Europe and Australia – including sets at Glastonbury Music Festival (UK), Colne Blues Festival (UK), Long Beach Bayou Fest (US), Falcon Ridge Folk Fest (US), Blue Mountains Music Fest (AU), and Narooma Blues Fest (AU). He has been featured twice at WWOZ Piano Night in New Orleans, and has opened for Boz Scaggs, Subdudes, The Neville Brothers, Rev. Al Green, BoDeans, Dr. John, Marcia Ball and many others. As a member of John Fogerty’s band, he has played with Bruce Springsteen, Bob Seger, Jackson Browne, Jimmy Buffett, and Alan Toussaint. Malone’s 2015 album, Mojo Deluxe, went to #1 on the Independent British Blues Broadcasters (IBBA) radio chart, was one of the top 100 most played CDs in 2015 on the Roots Music Report radio charts, was top 15 on the Relix/jambands.com charts, and appeared on the Living Blues and Americana Music Association (AMA) radio charts. Videos from Bob’s Mojo Live DVD have recently been premiered by Relix Magazine and Alternative Root Magazine. Bob’s music has been heard on NCSI New Orleans, Dr. Phil, Entertainment Tonight, and The Rachel Ray Show, and he has appeared on The Late Show With David Letterman and The View with John Fogerty. Kurzweil Music Systems chose Bob to make the demo videos for their new Forte digital piano, and he is endorsed by QSC Audio, Hammond Organ and Fishman Acoustic Transducers.

n 2006, the band Price, which consisted of brothers Chris, Michael & Corey and drummer Alex Ibanez, was signed to Geffen Records and the three brothers relocated to Los Angeles.Price wrote and recorded two songs for feature films. The song “Hey Nancy Drew” was featured on the soundtrack of the 2007 film Nancy Drew,and the song “Something in Your Eyes” was featured in the film Blonde Ambition.The band showcased at the 2007 South by Southwest Music Conference to an enthusiastic response. In 2008, following the departure of Ibanez and the introduction of new drummer Charles Streeter, Price went into the studio with producer Tony Berg and recorded a full-length album. The album was ultimately not released and Price parted ways with Geffen Records in 2009 before going on an extended hiatus.

From pots and pans, to the halls of the Berkley School of Music, to the main stages with Frank Zappa, Herbie Hancock, Megadeth, and Sting; Vinnie Colaiuta has left his mark wherever he has played drums. If the various styles of music were different speaking languages, Vinnie would articulate them all easily and with no accent whatsoever.

Born Vincent Colaiuta in the rural town of Brownsville, Pennsylvania in the United States, “Vinnie” Colaiuta began showing a predisposition towards music at a very early stage of his life.

“I always reacted to music and I always had some sort of attraction or disposition toward music. I did the typical thing a kid does, setting up pots and pans on the sofa like a drum set.” – “Vinnie Colaiuta.” Drums & Drumming Magazine Jan 1991.Vinnie Colaiuta practiced on those pots and pans until the day his parents bought him his first toy drum set with paper heads.

Vinnie was exposed to music through the radio, where he began getting familiar with certain artists. His main influences were The Beatles, The Dave Clarke Five, The Monkees and The Rolling Stones. He also listened to a lot of Motown music like Smokey Robinson and Stevie Wonder. Vinnie remembers he used to play along to The Temptations songs on the radio.Vinnie also had an electric guitar and took organ lessons, but his love for drumming overwhelmed any other instrument. He began taking professional instruction at the age of 14.  Shortly after, Vinnie was exposed to guys like John Bonham (through Led Zeppelin) and Buddy Rich, two very big influences of him.In 1974, Vinnie Colaiuta moved to Boston where he enrolled at the Berklee School Of Music.

“I couldn’t get enough of it. I was real interested in music notation and rudiments and technique whereas a lot of guys didn’t dig that stuff. I learned real fast because I was always practicing. I would go into English class and sit in the back of the room with a Remo practice pad and practice double-stroke rolls and get kicked out of class.” – Vinnie Colaiuta in Flans, Robyn. “Vinnie Colaiuta.” Modern Drummer Magazine Nov 1982.

In 1978 Vinnie auditioned and got his big break recording and touring with Frank Zappa.  The rest is history. Vinnie got the gig that night and remained with Zappa for two and a half years during which time he experienced polyrhythmic growth and developed an individual style. This was Vinnie’s key career move, not only because he was playing with Frank Zappa, the name, but because Frank, the musician, presented such musical challenges that Vinnie accepted and dealt with so proficiently.

In 1990, Vinnie Colaiuta, began recording and touring with Sting’s touring band, in support of the album The Soul Cages (1990). Vinnie remained as a member of Sting’s band for the next seven years, and recorded drums for several of Sting’s albums – Ten Summoner’s Tales (1993), Mercury Falling (1996), three songs on Brand New Day (1999), and two songs on Sacred Love (2003).In addition to these big Artists, Vinnie Colaiuta has worked with A list of the recording industry notable artists such as Herbie Hancock, Abe Laboriel, Barbra Streisand, Joan Rivers, Irene Cara, Leonard Cohen, Andrea Bocelli, The Beach Boys, Tori Amos, Christina Aguilera, The Weekend, Alejandro Sanz, Billy Joel, Jose Feliciano, Chaka Khan, Roberto Carlos, Alan Pasqua, Faith Hill, The Temptations, Ray Charles, Natalie Cole, Bill Myers, Frank Gambale, B.B. King, Jack Wagner, Celine Dion, Michael Bublé, Barnaby Finch, Robben Ford, Laura Pausini, Queen Latifah, Joe Cocker, Martha Davis, Enrique Inglesias, Greg Rollie, Maurice White, Backstreet Boys, Destiny’s Child, Eric Martin, LeAnn Rimes, Bryan Ferry, Paul Anka, Olivia Newton-John, Jeff Beck, Barry Manilow, John Patitucci, Everything But the Girl, Ivan Lins, Rick Astley, Djavan, Bunny Brunel, Duran Duran, Simple Minds, Eros Ramazzotti, Michael Landau, Bill Evans, Rita Lee, Chick Corea, Jewel, Steely Dan, Mike Stern, SHeDAISY, Richard Bona, Megadeth, Hilary Duff, James Taylor, Anastacia, Burt Bacharach, and Oz Noy, among many others.

Bob Seger, John Fogerty, Melissa Etheridge, Jon Bon Jovi, Elton John, Bob Dylan, to name a few. He has performed at the Kennedy Center Honors, the Grammys Beatles Tribute and on over 100 national TV shows as well as on dozens of film scores.

He has worked with Dave MathewsPhil CollinsJackson BrowneJames TaylorMadonna Randy NewmanSelena GomezSergio MendezRay CharlesPat Metheny Colbie Caillat BeckShakiraSadeHerp AlbertBootsy CollinsTony Bennett Toni BraxtonBelinda CarlisleCherGoo Goo DollsEric ClaptonCeline DionCristina Aguilera Sammy Hagar Elton JohnEros RamazottiArturo SandovalPoncho SanchezStrunz& FarahSteve Winwood Barbara StreisandBoyz 2 Men…..and many moreIn the 1980s, Conte toured with several different musicians, including Madonna, guitarist Al Di Meola, and Andy Narell. His debut as a bandleader came in 1987, when he released La Cocina Caliente, which included a Latinized version of Chopin’s “Susarasa”. Conte also played percussion on the Pat Metheny Group release ‘We Live Here’, in 1995, as well as I Mother Earth’s first two albums Dig (1994) and Scenery and Fish (1996).Recently, Conte has toured as part of James Taylor’s “Band of Legends.” He has also played alongside such famed musicians as Alex Acuña, Jaguares, Larry Klimas, and David Garfield, both as a bandleader and a sideman.Luis Conte was part of Phil Collins 1997 “Dance into the Light” tour and 2004 “First Farewell Tour”, performing in both of them Afro-Cuban percussion and adding more depth into the concert songs. He also performed during The Phil Collins Big Band tours in 1996 and 1998.In 1999 Conte collaborated in Maná MTV Unplugged project.In 2009 worked together with Sergio Vallín in his Bendito Entre

His new release, Morning Sun features all of these influences. He likes to call his music Jungle Jazz. For more information check out Munyungo at www.munyungo.com.

Even a partial reading of Alphonso Johnson’s touring and discographical career is beyond category and impressive in scope & breadth. Johnson’s experiences range literally from Cannonball Adderley to Joe Zawinul; his resume includes the Woody Herman’s Young Thundering Herd, Chuck Mangione, Weather Report, the CBS All-Stars (Tom Scott, Billy Cobham, Steve Khan), Santana, the Crusaders, The Meeting (with Ernie Watts, Leon “Ndugu” Chancler, and Patrice Rushen), En Vogue, George Duke, Sergio Mendes, Gregory Hines, Tony Williams, the Grateful Dead/Jerry Garcia tribute band Jazz is Dead, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Chet Baker, Phil Collins, the Billy Cobham/George Duke Band, Flora Purim, Jeffrey Osborne, John McLaughlin, Bob James, The Whispers, and NEA Jazz Masters Sarah Vaughan, Joe Williams, and Quincy Jones.

In 2012 Andy arranged the song “Somethin’sRattling” for Benjamin Gibbard (Death Cab For Cutie) and served as musical director/guitarist for Ben’s solo performance on the Conan O’Brien Show. His credits  with Latin artists include Juan Gabriel, Pepe Aguilar, Joan  Sebastian, and Paulina Rubio. As a composer he has written featured songs for Nickelodeon’s hit franchise “Dora The Explorer” and “Go Diego Go”. His music can also be heard on Oprah, the Ellen DegeneresShow, and One Tree Hill. Andy holds a masters degree from the USC Thornton School of Music and is currently on faculty at the groundbreaking Popular Music program at USC’s Thornton School of Music.

Akoni performs in multiple genres, including classical, flamenco, and rock.  Tariqh grew up in Santa Barbara in a home filled with music from a diversity of genres, from Carlos Santana to Mac Davis to Sly and the Family Stone. His father was a college educator and his mother was a counselor.

Following high school, Tariqh studied contemporary classical composition at the University of California at San Diego. But his guitar passion beckoned and he made the move to Boston to attend the famous Berklee School of Music. One highlight of this experience was his private study with jazz tenor saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi and jazz guitarist Rick Peckham.

Complementing his class study was Tariqh’s focused daily practicing and, importantly, his nightly playing in the clubs of Boston where he was exposed to musical genres as diverse as blues, jazz and rock. Tariqh considers this latter to be where he found his musical voice. It was from his experiences with jazz saxophonist Walter Beasley and eminent sessions jazz saxophonist Gerald Albright that he found encouragement to pursue his musical career in Los Angeles.

List of credits include; Josh Groban, Christina Aguilera, Elton John, Herbie Hancock, Patti labelle, Yolanda Adams, Luther Vandross, Al Jarreau, David Sanborn, Boyz II Men, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Alicia Keys, Natalie Cole, Kenny Rogers, Huey Lewis and the News, Aretha Franklin, Toni Braxton, The Temptations, leann Rimes, Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Lee Ann Womack, Babyface, David Benoit, Lou Rawls, Carlos Santana.

Selected television aappearances

37th NAACP Image Awards (House Band) (2006)
48th Annual Grammy Awards (music) (2006)
ABC’s Christmas in Aspen (2002)
American Idol (House Band) (2005, 2006)
American Music Awards – w/ Josh Groban (2004)
Backstreet Boys: Larger than Life – CBS Special (2001)
B.E.T. Annual Awards (2002, 2003)
B.E.T. Jazz Legends Concert
FAME (House Band) (2003)
Good Morning America (w/ Josh Groban, Christina Aguilera)
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (w/ Huey Lewis and the News) (2005)
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (w/ Anastacia, Javier)
Late Night with Conan O’Brien (w/ Josh Groban) (2004)
Late Show with David Letterman (w/ Christina Aguilera) (2006)
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (w/ Yolanda Adams, Frankie J., Josh Groban, Backstreet Boys, Jennifer Love Hewitt)
Saturday Night Live (w/ Christina Aguilera) (2006)
MTV Movie Awards (w/ Christina Aguilera) (2006)
MTV Video Music Awards – w/ Josh Groban (2003)
PBS Great Performances: Josh Groban in Concert (2002), Live at the Greek (2004)
The Queen’s Royal Variety Performance – w/ Jennifer Lopez (2001)
Smokey Robinson Walk of Fame (House Band) (2004)
UNCF Tribute to Lou Rawls (House Band) (2003)
UNCF Tribute to Aretha Franklin (House Band) (2006)
World Music Awards – with Josh Groban (2004)

He’s also known for his wide range, having recorded or toured with Huey Lewis, Herbie Hancock, Madonna, Mellissa Etheridge ,Rickie Lee Jones, Travis Tritt, Gladys Knight, the Yellowjackets and Al Jarreau, just to name a few of the more well-known artists he’s worked with over the years. The musician, producer and composer has also lent practiced hand to a number of Hollywood soundtracks, including The Nice Guys (2016), Dinner for Schmucks (2010) and Open Range (2003) as well as the TV series Friends and Supernatural. Harrah also released the 2009 solo album Words Fail Me and has another solo project in the works.

Akoni performs in multiple genres, including classical, flamenco, and rock.  Tariqh grew up in Santa Barbara in a home filled with music from a diversity of genres, from Carlos Santana to Mac Davis to Sly and the Family Stone. His father was a college educator and his mother was a counselor.

Following high school, Tariqh studied contemporary classical composition at the University of California at San Diego. But his guitar passion beckoned and he made the move to Boston to attend the famous Berklee School of Music. One highlight of this experience was his private study with jazz tenor saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi and jazz guitarist Rick Peckham.

Complementing his class study was Tariqh’s focused daily practicing and, importantly, his nightly playing in the clubs of Boston where he was exposed to musical genres as diverse as blues, jazz and rock. Tariqh considers this latter to be where he found his musical voice. It was from his experiences with jazz saxophonist Walter Beasley and eminent sessions jazz saxophonist Gerald Albright that he found encouragement to pursue his musical career in Los Angeles.

List of credits include; Josh Groban, Christina Aguilera, Elton John, Herbie Hancock, Patti labelle, Yolanda Adams, Luther Vandross, Al Jarreau, David Sanborn, Boyz II Men, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Alicia Keys, Natalie Cole, Kenny Rogers, Huey Lewis and the News, Aretha Franklin, Toni Braxton, The Temptations, leann Rimes, Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Lee Ann Womack, Babyface, David Benoit, Lou Rawls, Carlos Santana.

Selected television aappearances

37th NAACP Image Awards (House Band) (2006)
48th Annual Grammy Awards (music) (2006)
ABC’s Christmas in Aspen (2002)
American Idol (House Band) (2005, 2006)
American Music Awards – w/ Josh Groban (2004)
Backstreet Boys: Larger than Life – CBS Special (2001)
B.E.T. Annual Awards (2002, 2003)
B.E.T. Jazz Legends Concert
FAME (House Band) (2003)
Good Morning America (w/ Josh Groban, Christina Aguilera)
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (w/ Huey Lewis and the News) (2005)
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (w/ Anastacia, Javier)
Late Night with Conan O’Brien (w/ Josh Groban) (2004)
Late Show with David Letterman (w/ Christina Aguilera) (2006)
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (w/ Yolanda Adams, Frankie J., Josh Groban, Backstreet Boys, Jennifer Love Hewitt)
Saturday Night Live (w/ Christina Aguilera) (2006)
MTV Movie Awards (w/ Christina Aguilera) (2006)
MTV Video Music Awards – w/ Josh Groban (2003)
PBS Great Performances: Josh Groban in Concert (2002), Live at the Greek (2004)
The Queen’s Royal Variety Performance – w/ Jennifer Lopez (2001)
Smokey Robinson Walk of Fame (House Band) (2004)
UNCF Tribute to Lou Rawls (House Band) (2003)
UNCF Tribute to Aretha Franklin (House Band) (2006)
World Music Awards – with Josh Groban (2004)

Rami has recorded and produced records with over 10 million sales. His HBO television special with partner David Grohl, Sonic Highways, is currently airing in the US. Rami’s unique style and creativity helped forge a new sound for rock in America.

Robbie has published his own music instruction book/DVD The Key of One (Alfred Publishing) to give students a notation-free context to music. Robbie has also written numerous music books and hosted a piano DVD for publisher Hal Leonard and has written for major music magazines including Guitar Player, Bass Player and Keyboard Magazine, at which he is a long time senior contributor, video host and columnist. He’s just released a new album of his own orchestrated rock music entitled “Gleams” and released a stunning new video for the single “The Camera’s On.” His last music video for the single “Come Down” was shown at film festivals worldwide, winning Best Music Video at the California International Shorts Fest in Fall 2016 followed by wins for Audience Choice Award and Best Hair/Makeup at the Reel Time International Film Festival.
Robbie can be found online at www.robbiegennet.com as well as on Spotify and iTunes.
The Key of One can be found online at www.thekeyofone.com and facebook.com/thekeyofone.

Classically trained, with a degree in jazz and a lifetime playing rock & roll clubs, theatres, and arenas, Bob’s sound is a one-of-a-kind hybrid of rock, blues, and New Orleans R&B, delivered with high-energy piano virtuosity and a voice all his own. Born and raised in New Jersey, he has lived in New York City, New Orleans and Boston, and is currently based in Los Angeles. As a solo artist, Bob plays around 100 shows a year in the US, UK, Europe and Australia – including sets at Glastonbury Music Festival (UK), Colne Blues Festival (UK), Long Beach Bayou Fest (US), Falcon Ridge Folk Fest (US), Blue Mountains Music Fest (AU), and Narooma Blues Fest (AU). He has been featured twice at WWOZ Piano Night in New Orleans, and has opened for Boz Scaggs, Subdudes, The Neville Brothers, Rev. Al Green, BoDeans, Dr. John, Marcia Ball and many others. As a member of John Fogerty’s band, he has played with Bruce Springsteen, Bob Seger, Jackson Browne, Jimmy Buffett, and Alan Toussaint. Malone’s 2015 album, Mojo Deluxe, went to #1 on the Independent British Blues Broadcasters (IBBA) radio chart, was one of the top 100 most played CDs in 2015 on the Roots Music Report radio charts, was top 15 on the Relix/jambands.com charts, and appeared on the Living Blues and Americana Music Association (AMA) radio charts. Videos from Bob’s Mojo Live DVD have recently been premiered by Relix Magazine and Alternative Root Magazine. Bob’s music has been heard on NCSI New Orleans, Dr. Phil, Entertainment Tonight, and The Rachel Ray Show, and he has appeared on The Late Show With David Letterman and The View with John Fogerty. Kurzweil Music Systems chose Bob to make the demo videos for their new Forte digital piano, and he is endorsed by QSC Audio, Hammond Organ and Fishman Acoustic Transducers.

TO HEAR YOUR VOICE by Oleta Adams (#1 Billboard Adult Contemporary);  numerous songs recorded by various other major artists, e.g. Rod Stewart, Tina Turner, Chaka Khan, Ray Charles, Toni Braxton, Leann Rimes, The Tenors, Dave Koz, Bebe&CeCeWinans, Right Said Fred, Charice, etc.

Numerous songs used in films and television shows, e.g. BELIEVE IN ME from the t.v. movie “Michael Jackson Man in the Mirror” and DON’T LOSE HEART from the t.v. movie “Prince For A Day”, which Jud also scored.

Recently Jud and his long-time songwriting partner AllanRich have had several Number One records with Italian divas Giorgia and Elisa and multiple other major records in various European territories.

In March 2016 The Grammy Museum did a special night celebrating Jud and Allan’s more than25 year career:

Jud is also the creator of the Jud Friedman Intensive Songwriting Workshop, a 2-day seminar for songwriters of all ages and skill levels in which Jud critiques songs, oversees new collaborations and provides songwriting and music business mentoring.  Jud is also a Professor at Los Angeles College of Music, teaching Songwriting, Collaboration (introductory and advanced) and Music Business Law and Contracts (introductory and advanced).

Shelly has been taking it on the road with her Living Room Live — a up- close-and-personal performance featuring the songs that changed her life and the humorous and heartfelt stories behind them.

Once arriving in Los Angeles, Randy began touring with various artists, starting with Minnie Ripperton, Lou Rawls, Paul Anka, OC Smith, and then George Benson. Randy continued to work with Benson for seven years as his pianist, conductor and arranger. What then followed were twenty five years of non stop recording work…performing on records, movies, TV shows, jingles, song writing and arranging.

Randy’s talents can be heard on such recordings as: Celine Dionne, Beyonce’, Michael Bolton, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Vanessa Williams, Patti LaBelle, Michael Jackson, etc. and movie soundtracks such as: Forrest Gump, Roger Rabbit, Hoffa, Back to the Future, Bodyguard, Father of the Bride, Beetlejuice, and more.

Randy feels equally comfortable wearing the producer hat, having produced Olivia Newton John, John Travolta, Bobby Caldwell, Patti LaBelle, Kenny G, The Stylistics and others.

The Daft Punk collaboration is just one of many for Caswell, who has arranged and played keyboards, bass/bass pedals, accordion and guitar with artists ranging from Smokey Robinson, Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt, Chris Mann, Natasha Bedingfield and Matisyahu to Bill Withers and Jason Mraz.

Kazz is also renowned as a lyricist in classic jazz, helping pen words to compositions by the likes of Wayne Shorter, John Coltrane, Nat Adderley and Dizzy Gillespie, all of which have been performed by Karrin Allyson, among others. His work as a lyricist and composer has been touted by songwriting legends ranging from Mike Stoller and Hal David to Alan & Marilyn Bergman, and along with Bret McKenzie, Daft Punk and Paul Williams, all have noted how easy he is to collaborate with. A master of multiple genres, his symphony and suite has debuted at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, and he has also served as the guest conductor for the London Philharmonic, the Tonight Show Orchestra, and the Boston Pops among others.

Born in Rochester, New York, Chris grew up playing keyboards in various jazz and funk bands, eventually playing with the likes of Sarah Vaughn and Cannonball Adderly. After attending the ‘Arrangers Holiday’ program at the Eastman School of Music, he moved to Los Angeles, where his services as a musician, orchestrator and arranger were quickly utilized in several film and television projects ranging from HBO’s Happily Ever After, TNT’s Voice of the Planet and ITV’s Bimbles Buckett to ABC’s The Love Boat and NBC’s Alvin and the Chipmunks. Chris scored numerous films to include The Snow Queen and Chinatown Connection in addition to producing the soundtracks, receiving a Grammy Nomination for the Muppet Christmas Carol. His most recent work includes arranging for Disney’s The Muppets and The Muppets Most Wanted.

His music underscores his varied roles: devoted father and husband, friend and musician, producer and engineer, composer and arranger, lyricist and writer, all while supporting the development of emerging and established artists alike.

His artistry as a vocal and music producer, arranger, and composer has helped make icons like Luis Miguel, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Ana Gabriel, Juilo Iglesias Jr., the late Selena and Ricky Martin who Porter has collaborated with since the early days– household names in the U.S. and Europe as much as they are throughout Latin America. Conversely, Porter has worked his magic with an ever-growing mix of English-language stars including Lara Fabian, Bon Jovi, Janet Jackson, Chaka Khan, 98 Degrees, Brian McKnight, Toni Braxton, and Boyz II Men, crossing their hits over to Spanish-speaking and international audiences.

In 2001, KC’s prodigious talents were honored with the Latin GRAMMY Producer of the Year Award, saluting his overall body of work for the year preceding the win (he had also been a contender in 2000, Latin GRAMMY’s inaugural year).  Six separate tracks were cited in the nomination: “Olympic Festival,” a song with the legendary Carlos Santana from the soundtrack for Sony Picture’s critically acclaimed indie film Girl fight; “Brujeria” and “El Santo” by Latin alt-rock sensation King Chango from their Luaka Bop album The Return of El Santo; “Una Noche,” a Spanish version of the smash from pop hitmakers 98 Degrees; the international hit “Un Error De Los Grandes,” from reigning Italian pop diva Laura Pausini; and “Cambia La Piel,” from superstar Ricky Martin’s Columbia Records release, Sound Loaded.

Over the years KC Porter has penned songs and produced albums & singles that have received GRAMMY awards and nominations, including the title track from Salsa diva La India’s acclaimed ’99 album Sola. That same year, Porter took home a GRAMMY for his extensive work on the legendary Carlos Santana’s RIAA Diamond-status 1999 juggernaut Supernatural, which won a record-breaking nine GRAMMYs including Album of the Year, is certified fourteen times platinum domestically, and has achieved international sales exceeding ten million.

KC produced four songs for this landmark work: “Primavera,” “El Farol” (both of which he co-wrote), “Migra,” and “Corazón Espinado,” featuring Maná, the album’s third single internationally. “El Farol” was also honored with a 2000 GRAMMY’s for Best Pop Instrumental, and KC’s production won “Corazón Espinado” Record of the Year at the first annual Latin GRAMMYs that year. Additionally, Porter has worked on Ozomatli albums including “Don’t Mess with the Dragon” and singles “Can’t Stop” and “La Gallina”, the Grammy winning Street Signs, and for Ceremony and Shaman, Carlos Santana’s multi-platinum follow-ups to Supernatural, “When You Smile”, the first collaborative effort for Carlos Santana and Patti LaBelle from Timeless Journey, and Chilean rock act La Ley’s Grammy winning, Libertad just to name a few.

Porter, who is a practitioner of the Baha’i Faith, is also deeply involved in his role as Creative Director for Oneness (www.oneness.org), the non-profit organization he co-founded in 1999 with a mission of eliminating racism and promoting racial unity through the healing power of music and the arts.

Syreeta Thompson is a skilled and educated Psalmist whose speaking and teaching schedules remains as in demand as her musical presentations. The Grammy Award winning performer is a graduate of Douglass College, Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Arts in Music and she holds a Master’s Degree in film scoring and jazz composition and arranging. Thompson has also skillfully written six curriculums for the East Orange School District. Syreeta Thompson’s debut release entitled “In His Presence” was a meaningful project filled with special guest appearances including performances by Dorinda Clark-Cole and DeWayne Woods. Syreeta then released her sophomore project entitled “Winner” which included a diverse offering of inspired new material and will feature her home choir & pastor Hezekiah Walker & LFT Church Praise Team.

The album shocked the music industry when it debuted at number one on the Jazz and Gospel Billboard charts and stayed on the top of the charts for over six months. The album then caught the attention of international media and was played on FM radio throughout the United States and the Caribbean. The buzz from the album also caught the attention of mainstream media and Syreeta was features in many music blogs and magazines and even received featured interviews in The New York Journal and US Magazine.

1975 to 1977.From 1977 to 1979 Phillip signed with . Motown Records as a Recording Artist/Producer/Song Writer .In 1979 to 1981 a Recording Artist/Producer/Song Writer with 20th Century Fox Records.From 1981 Phillip traveled the Fashion trail from Paris , Milan, Hamburg, London, New York and finally to Shanghai in 2002.It was a 20 year journey as a Fashion Photographer that lead to Shanghai.Phillip relocated to Shanghai in 2002, and co-founded 5th Avenue Photography Studio, with Gao Xiao Lan. He has since shot no less than 75magazine covers, and has acquired world – class commercial brand names to his client list. His experience in the fashion industry includes ElleMagazine, Italian Cosmo, Stuff, Biba, Oggi, Rolling Stone Magazine, Seventeen, Cosmo Girl, America Online, and VH-1 Channel- New York, toname a few. Phillip also worked with many major celebrities including The Rolling Stones, Avril Lavigne , Celine Dion, Beyonce, Kylie Minogue,Christina Aguilera.

Phillip Jarrell has also created a line of musical instrument. “Jarrell Guitars”, www.JarrellGuitars.com. His guitars are coveted by some of the mostcelebrated pop & rock guitarist in the world, including Madonna’s guitarist, Monte Pittman. Jarrell has created a series of three Monte PittmanSignature guitars. In 2012, the MDNA Madonna World Tour was the highest grossing tour of all time for a solo artist. Mac McAnally is a member ofthe Jimmy Buffet Band and he is CMA’s “Musician of the Year” for the last Eight years.Also Peter Mayer (The Jimmy Buffett Band), Artist SignatureGuitar of 2013 is the JV-1 Mike Wead guitar. Mike is the lead guitarist for Legendary King Diamond.Steve Postell (David Crosby), Jeff Pevar (Ricky Lee Jones), Simon Johansson (Wolf), and Tomas Doncker, to name just a few.

“Phillip Jarrell exhibits his fine art photography of dream like environments, populated by mythical creatures, and beautiful women in stunning onePhillip Jarrell is currently producing new music with young promising artist like Sevi Ettinger, which he coproduced with Grammy award winnerJeff Bova.

Michael Fish Herring is an award-winning guitarist, composer and session guitarist. He studied at two prestigious music schools in Philadelphia and performed master classes with jazz legends Grover Washington Jr. and Stanley Clarke. After several years of teaching, performing and recording with jazz, rock and funk bands, Fish began touring the world with iconic artists such as Justin Timberlake, New Kids on the Block, Teena Marie, Dru Hill, Johnny Gill and others. Along with touring, he has also recorded and produced songs on records for artists such as Mariah Carey, Tupac, Nas, LeAnn Rimes, and Siedah Garrett. He has performed at the Grammy Awards, Saturday Night Live, The Winner Is, American Idol, the Voice, American Music Awards, Tonight show, and MTV Music Awards.

From his portrayal of James Bond villain Franz Sanchez in “Licence to Kill” to FBI profiler Bailey Malone in “Profiler,” Robert Davi is one of the film industry’s most recognized tough guys, whether on the big screen or on television. Interview Magazine has called him “a latter-day Humphrey Bogart” and GQ Magazine has compared him to silver screen classics Robert Mitchum and Lee Marvin. His tough exterior masks a powerful inner sensitivity, which he calls upon for his most notorious roles providing complexity to characters even where, initially, it was not present. This entertainer always gives passion and heart to all he does. One has to only listen to his debut music album, Davi Sings Sinatra: On the Road to Romance (Fontana/Universal Music Group), to experience it.

Davi has always loved to sing and entertain. At 15, he received acclaim for his voice, having been awarded First Place in the prestigious New York State School Music Association Solo Competition. As a young adult, he studied under several top vocal teachers including the legendary Tito Gobbi, Dan Ferro of Juilliard, Samuel Margolis (who taught Robert Merrill) and most recently, renowned vocal coach Gary Catona.

In October of 2011, Davi released Davi Sings Sinatra: On the Road to Romance (produced by Grammy award-winning producer Phil Ramone) to rave reviews. Within weeks of its highly anticipated release, the album soared onto Billboard Magazine’s Top 10 Jazz Chart taking the number 6 spot for several weeks. Davi’s purpose for making the album was not necessarily about his “return” to singing. It was motivated by a much deeper purpose. Davi calls The Great American Songbook, “’The Shakespeare of America,’ the golden age of American music.” In his words, “This collection of unforgettable masterpieces helped the world fall in love with our country. During my parents’ time, while our country faced many difficulties, this music helped it glow with promise and optimism. It reminded them that our country was a place where dreams come true, and inspired people from all over the world to find for themselves the magic that was America. And Frank Sinatra’s Voice was the soundtrack for their lives.” With the many challenges the world is facing today, Davi found it imperative to voice the relevance of The Great American Songbook. The album “is a journey through different aspects of love – from the seduction and elation of falling in love to the loss and heartbreak of it and then back to its rediscovery. It is a metaphor for this great country of ours, that no matter how hard times are, the Best is Yet to Come.”

In his early acting years, Davi attended Hofstra University on a drama scholarship. He then moved to Manhattan, New York where he studied with the legendary acting coach Stella Adler, who became his mentor. Davi became a lifetime member of the Actors Studio, where he studied with acting teacher Lee Strasberg. Always perfecting his craft, Davi studied under Sandra Seacat, Larry Moss, Milton Katselas, Martin Landau, Mala Powers, and George Shdanoff, the creative partner and collaborator with Michael Chekhov (actor/director highly regarded for his acting technique).

Davi was introduced to film when he was cast opposite Frank Sinatra in the telefilm, “Contract on Cherry Street.” Later, his work as a Palestinian terrorist in the award-winning television movie, “Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami” brought him critical acclaim and caught the eye of legendary James Bond producer Albert R. Broccoli and writer Richard Maibaum, who cast Davi as Colombian drug lord and lead villain Franz Sanchez in the Bond film “Licence to Kill.” Today, Davi is one of the top Bond villains of all time ranking as high as number 2 on many lists. Davi also received critical acclaim within the industry for his provocative portrayal of Bailey Malone in “Profiler.” The show struck a chord with audiences, paving the way for such shows as “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” “Without a Trace,” “Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” Criminal Minds (in which Davi has guest starred), and many others. In 2004, Davi joined the cast of television’s “Stargate: Atlantis,” which earned Davi many sci-fi fans. He has also shown his comedic strength in films such as “The 4th Tenor” with Rodney Dangerfield and “The Hot Chick,” produced by Rob Schneider and Adam Sandler.

Having appeared in more than 100 motion pictures, some of Davi’s most notable film credits span 30 years and include cult-classics and blockbuster hits such as “The Goonies,” “Raw Deal,” “Die Hard,” “Son of the Pink Panther,” and “Showgirls.” He has worked with such directors as Steven Spielberg, Richard Donner, Blake Edwards, John McTiernan, and Paul Verhoeven, and has worked on film projects with acting talent such as Marlon Brando, Roberto Benigni, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, Clint Eastwood, Benicio Del Toro, Danny Glover, and Catherine Zeta Jones, to name a few.

In 2007, Davi produced, directed, co-wrote, and starred in “The Dukes,” which tells the story of a once-successful Doo Wop group who fall on hard times. The film won nine awards including the coveted Coup de Coeur award. Davi was also awarded Best First-time Director and Best Screenplay in the Monte Carlo Festival of Comedy by the legendary director Ettore Scola where Prince Albert presented him with the awards. Davi was the only first-time director in the Premiere Section of the International Rome Film Festival along with Sean Penn, Robert Redford, Sidney Lumet, Julie Taymor, and others.

In 2011, Davi starred with Val Kilmer and Christopher Walken in “Kill the Irishmen,” the true story of Danny Greene, the infamous Irish-American mobster. Davi’s latest major motion picture, another true story, “The Iceman,” is set to release in 2013. The film also stars Chris Evans, Michael Shannon, Winona Ryder, James Franco, David Schwimmer, and Ray Liotta.

Besides working in music, film and television, and raising his five children, four dogs, and two cats, Davi keeps busy volunteering his time with such charities as The Dream Foundation, Exceptional Children’s Foundation, Heart of a Child Foundation, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Youth Foundation, The Humane Society of the United States, Heart of a Horse, NIAF, The Order ‘Sons of Italy’ in America (OSIA), and UNICO National. Since its inception in 1998, Davi has been the National Spokesperson for i-Safe America, which is regarded by many internet experts as the most complete internet safety program in the country and is available in grades K-12 in all 50 U.S. states. In December of 2011, Davi released a Christmas single, “Mistletoe and Holly” that benefited The Salvation Army.

Davi has received numerous awards for career achievement and community involvement. Among his awards, Davi has received the George M. Estabrook Distinguished Service Award from the Hofstra University Alumni Association (past recipients include Francis Ford Coppola and William Safire). In 2000, Davi was awarded the FBI’s Man of the Year Award in Los Angeles. In 2004, Davi was named KNX radios’ “Citizen of the Week” for saving a young girl from a fire in her home. The same year, he also received the Sons of Italy’s Royal Court of the Golden Lion Award including a $20,000 donation to a foundation in which he is involved. In addition, he received the 2004 STEP Award (Science, Technology and Education Partnership) (past recipients include Arnold Schwarzenegger). In 2007, Davi was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Italian Board of Governors in New York, where New York State recognized his value as an artist and community leader. In 2008, he received the Italo-Americano Award from the Capri-Hollywood Festival. In 2011, Davi was awarded the “Military Order of the Purple Heart” (MOPH) Special Recognition Award for dedication and service honoring America’s service members, veterans, and their families.

Davi is currently on The Steering Committee for George Washington University’s Homeland Security Policy Institute and is the only entertainer among 28 members, which consists of mainly Senators and former heads of the FBI and CIA. Davi has developed Civilian Patrol 93, which is currently at Homeland Security, where a lesson plan is being written.

Her roster includes some of the top composers, publishers and songwriters in the music industry. Some of BMI’s most celebrated affiliates include John Williams, Thomas Newman, Danny Elfman, Alexandre Desplat, Taylor Swift, Alan Menken, Shakira, P!nk, James Newton Howard, The Sherman Brothers, Christopher Young, Will. i. am, Brian Tyler, Imagine Dragons, Bobby Lopez & Kristen Anderson- Lopez , Tyler Bates and Alan Silvestri to name a few.

Anne’s responsibilities also include routinely organizing and promoting showcases that introduce new talent to worldwide audiences in multiple markets. She regularly meets with a wide array of affiliates in diverse genres of music, to explore their needs, enforce their royalties, and insure the placement of their compositions in the marketplace. Additionally, Cecere oversees BMI’s relationships in the increasingly important video game community.

Anne’s work has secured her a prominent position in the eyes of film & TV composers, songwriters, network, studio, library and production executives. Royalties from audio-visual sources now make up more than half of all revenue that BMI generates, specifically royalties from cable TV being BMI’s largest single source of domestic revenue. “Since joining the ranks of BMI in 2004, Cecere has been a major contributor in bringing in these record royalties” sites CEO Del Bryant.

Before joining BMI in 2004, Anne had the pleasure of working with multiple award –winning composer, Mark Isham. As Managing Director of Earle Tones Music, she was involved in every aspect of the post production process with notable contributions to films including Miracle, The Cooler, Highwaymen, Twisted, Spartan and the 2006 Academy Award – winning film, Crash.

As a result of her expertise Ms. Cecere is frequently sought out to speak as an authority on craft and culture of the entertainment industry. Most recently, she has been featured in Billboard Magazine, Electronic Musician Magazine, Music Connection, Hot Press, The Score and the Wall Street Journal. Anne was also the first person to moderate a panel on music in film, TV & videogames at Comic –Con International in San Diego.

In June of this year, Ms. Cecere completed her term as President of the California Copyright Conference. She also sits on the board of directors for the BMI Foundation and the Society of Singers. Her professional affiliations also include: the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (EMMYs); The National Association of Recording Arts & Sciences (GRAMMYs); Association of Independent Music Publishers; the Society of Composers & Lyricists; the National Association of Professional Women; the Game Audio Network Guild and the Women’s Industry Network (WIN), which she co-founded.

A former opera singer, Ms. Cecere is a graduate of the prestigious University of Miami School of Music with a degree in Music Business and Entertainment Industries (MBEI). In 2014, Anne returned to singing as she performed on the World Premiere of Christopher Tin’s The Drop that Contained the Sea at Carnegie Hall.

While working for Televisa/Fonovisa, Fernando became an expert in Latin Marketing both internationally and in domestic markets.

In 2000, Fernando moved into management joining The Firm to work with multi-platinum artists and be directly involved with DVD production, producing such DVDs as The Backstreet Boys’ Black and Blue Around the World and Audioslave’s Live in Cuba.

In 2009, Fernando joined The Collective Music Group and in 2013 moved to Red Light Management, where he manages long time client, Enrique Iglesias. With almost 20 years of experience, Fernando has worked with multi-platinum artists such as Kelly Clarkson, The Backstreet Boys, Molotov, Audioslave, Limp Bizkit, Snoop Dogg and many others.

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He has arranged and conducted symphonic orchestras throughout the US and worked as a musician and arranger for The Tonight Show, American Idol, America’s Got Talent, Don’t Forget The Lyrics, VH1 Divas, The American Music Awards, NAACP Image Awards and many others. Herman’s piano and synths were featured on Outkast’s Grammy winning “Record of the Year.” As Music Director he has worked for Jessica Simpson, Heather Headley, James Ingram, Peabo Bryson, Stephanie Mills, Jon Secada & Oleta Adams. Herman produced the Grammy nominated 24/7 by Gerald Albright & Norman Brown. Herman’s work as music director and a performer has brought him in front of audiences at Yankee Stadium, the White House, & the Super Bowl with Beyonce & Jennifer Hudson. He has performed on the Grammy Awards with Whitney Houston, Kid Rock, Keely Smith, Chris Brown, Cristina Aquilera, and Lionel Richie and appeared on TV with Yolanda Adams, Rod Stewart, and Andrea Bocelli.

Composed for various television and film gigs including series composer for “Cinema Secrets” (AMC, 2002) and film scores for Discovery Channel, including “Rites of Passage”, Gabriel Films. Worked with composer Michael Melvoin as assistant and collaborator on various shows including “CBS 50th Anniversary Special” and episodes of “Early Edition.”

Graduated in Music Composition, University of Illinois, Bachelor of Fine Arts, cum laude. Worked with the Martha Graham and Jose Limon Dance Companies and had an original score commissioned by the Mary Anthony Dance Company in New York.

Since then he gained a name in the music industry touring, writing, producing and recording with numerous artists of all different genre’s, including: Janet Jackson, Babyface, Patti Labelle , Darius Rucker, Hootie and the Blowfish, New Kids on the Block, Backstreet Boys, Christina Aguilera, Keri Hilson and the legendary and iconic Lionel Richie.

As a result, she has become one of L.A.’s best kept secrets, performed/toured for the likes of:  Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, P!nk, Teena Marie & Rick James, Gladys Knight, Michael Bolton, Richard Street and Ollie “Ali” Woodson (of The Temptations) and many more.  Noriko’s unique background has given her the perfect combination of classical sensibilities & soulful taste.

In recent years, Noriko’s world has expanded to musical theater, and film scoring, lending her talents as musical director and keyboardist for many productions, as well as, composer.  Some of the musical theater highlights are:  Floyd Mutrux (Director, The Boy from New York City), Trini Garza (Producer, Troupe Productions) and Lori Joroslow (Writer, Baby Project).  East West Players, Tim Dang (Director, Beijing Spring).

Noriko has also been working at AMDA Los Angeles (College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts) since 2012 as an accompanist & vocal coach to help students achieve their dreams.

Noriko has done numerous work as an arranger. She has done arranging / transcription work for Marcus Miller, Jonathan Butler, The Jacksons, Dave Coz, Candy Dulfer, Sheila E. Stewart Copeland, X-Japan, Boney James and many more. Her work ranges anywhere from making simple master rhythm chart to full orchestration. Recently she arranged medleys for Jonathan Butler for his South African Tour.

Noriko strives and lives for “Creating something new from nothing.”

She is also an artist herself and has released an album titled “Noriko’s Love Potions”. You can hear her smooth voice, keyboard playing on this album.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/norikos-love-potions/id148222087

For four years he was also the musical director and bandleader on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. In his 2009 book, There’s No Traffic on the Extra Mile, Minor spins stories from his life in the music business into inspirational gold, imparting the lessons he has learned the hard way.

As a highly successful musician and producer, Rickey has worked with some of the world’s most celebrated performers. He knows firsthand that there are reasons why some people succeed, while others fail despite their talent. As American Idol’s music director, Rickey helps contestants reach for their dreams week after week. He’s seen it all behind the scenes at the wildly popular show.

He was featured on every Michael Jackson Epic session, and wrote songs for Paulinho Da Costa, the Brothers Johnson, and Lionel Richie. Stevie Wonder recruited him for the Wonderlove band, where he remained from 1976 to 1981. Greg played on recordings by Atlantic Starr, Debarge, Chaka Khan, Patti Austin, Diana Ross, and Patti Labelle, among others. He has released two solo albums.

An accomplished musical director/keyboardist/arranger/conductor and composer, Michael has also performed and/or recorded with Sting, Carlos Santana, Whitney Houston, Lionel Richie, Chaka Kahn, Patti Labelle, George Benson, Youssou N’Dour, Boz Scaggs, Lenny Kravitz, Luther Vandross, Cyndi Lauper, Nancy Wilson, Queen, David Crosby, Stevie Wonder, John Fogerty, Liza Minelli, Elton John, Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles.

Teddy is one of the hardest-working drummers in the business and can be seen on American Idol. His resume is so impressive that even he sometimes has a hard time believing how truly blessed he’s been. The drummer grew up in the gospel music scene of Chicago, where he played in church for the first time at the age of four.

Teddy has served as musical director and drummer for pop stars 98 Degrees and Britney Spears. A few of his other musical director credits include Deborah Cox, Kelly Price, Mary Mary, and Ann Nesby (formally of Sounds Of Blackness).

Teddy has toured with The Backstreet Boys, Christina Aguilera, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, LSG (Gerald Levert, Keith Sweat, Johnny Gill), Queen Latifah, and Bette Midler.

Teddy has also been the in-house drummer for The Image Awards, The Essence Awards, The Billboard Awards, BET Awards, BET’s Celebration Of Gospel, VH1 Disco Ball, VH1 Diva’s Concert, and the VH1 Save The Music Concert.

Despite all of that work, Campbell still finds the time to stay true to his roots, fronting his own gospel group, The Soul Seekers, who won a Stellar Award for Quartet Group of the Year, the highest achievement you can receive in Gospel music.

He’s cultivated multiple and varied roles in his career, including film composer, songwriter, producer, musical director, arranger, touring instrumentalist, and session player.

In recent years, Michael has worked as an associate musical director and arranger for NBC’s America’s Got Talent and The Winner Is, American Idol and The X Factor, and ABC’s Dance War. His duties included onscreen performing, arranging, and recording and production of live tracks as well as developing and coaching contestants.

Live performance work includes touring appearances with Alanis Morissette, Vanessa Carlton, Daniel Powter, Five For Fighting, Rita Wilson, Thompson Square, V.V. Brown, and Mariah Carey. Other live and recording clients include Anastacia, Patti LaBelle, Ennio Morricone, 311, Serena Ryder, Jewel, Vanessa Hudgens, Donna Summer, David Hasselhoff, and the Radio City Rockettes.

Michael is a Fulbright Scholar (Waikato University-New Zealand). He also holds a M.S from the Syracuse University Newhouse School (Television Radio & Film) and a B.S. from John Carroll University (Economics).

Singer, composer and conductor Jasper Randall is one of the foremost vocal contractors in the film and television industry, having worked with such notable composers as James Horner, Hans Zimmer, James Newton Howard, Harry Gregson Williams, Alan Menken, Alexandre Desplat, Christophe Beck, Brian Tyler, Henry Jackman, Steve Jablonski and Heitor Pereira.

As both soloist and chorister, he’s performed with the Los Angeles Master Chorale at the Hollywood Bowl, under the direction of Gustavo Dudamel and Michael Tilson Thomas.

Growing up in a small town in Oregon, Jasper studied music from an early age, eventually coming to southern California for the prestigious Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television program at USC, where he studied under esteemed film composers Elmer Bernstein and David Raskin.

The Los Robles Master Chorale recently honored him with the title of Composer in Residence, with world premiere commissions scheduled for their 2015-2016 season.