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Thurl Bailley - Thurl, a former NBA
star, released a great CD called "I'm Not The Same" produced by
funk-master Craig Poole. I was asked to play in his band to the CD tour.
He sounded great and he made me laugh as he introduced me as "Randy
T from [insert a different city every night]!" It was a hoot.
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Kurt Bestor - I was honored to play
in Kurt's band for the "Keepers of the Flame" concerts at the
2002 Winter Olympics. I have also had the pleasure of engineering several
recording projects where Kurt contributed his incredible
arranging/composing skills.
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Kim Bracken - I helped Kim with two
CDs and still consider it some on my best work. She is an outstanding
talent and so much fun to work with. We are currently working on another
project that will be used possibly with a self-help book her husband is
writing. Again, it feels like some of our best music to date together.
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Sam Cardon - I first worked with Sam
years ago on projects we hoped would become the next generation elevator
music (classic tunes worked up with very hip arrangements). I was the
recording engineer on those projects and was so impressed with Sam's
talents. I was later asked to join is band for a California Tour and a
performance at the 2002 Catalina Jazz Festival. It was an honor to play
with such an incredible musician. What a gas that was!
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Kenneth Cope - I have worked on
various projects with Kenneth, as a recording engineer, composer,
arranger, even in his band for TV appearances for his award winning
music. One of the personal highlights of my career was getting to sing a
duet with Kenneth as the Smith brothers on his "My Servant
Joseph" CD.
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Julie de Azevedo - I believe Julie's
first album was the first project I produced. She and I wrote the tunes
together, and I arranged/produced them. It was so much fun, and I still
listen to the music (which is now 20 years old...ugh!) and am proud of
our work. Julie and I worked on several projects together, especially as songwriters.
She is simply a wonderful talent and I was lucky to share so many great
creative moments with her.
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Lex de Azevedo - Composer/Arranger Lex
de Azevedo was really my first employer in the music industry. I worked
by his side for many years as his recording engineer, assistant producer,
assistant arranger and composer... He taught me so much (whether he meant
to or not) and continually provided me with opportunities to learn and
grow. I watched, I listened, I learned. So, not only did I have the honor
of working with such an incredible talent on dozens of projects, I
consider him the most influential and important mentor of my music
career.
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Michael Dowdle - Some musicians reach a level
of excellence where you can no longer place them on the same playing
field as other. Michael is one of those musicians. I would list him among
the best guitarists on the planet. I have played with Michael a very long
time (and frankly was never worthy of being on stage with him), and more
recently was part of his band for the 2002 Catalina Jazz Festival as
well. I could listen to Mike play all day long...and still not get
enough.
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Envoy - Envoy is the
singer/songwriter trio of Kary Burns, James Marsden, and Danny O'Very. I
was lucky enough to produce and arrange their first album along with
other tracks on subsequent projects. I am proud to be able to say I
helped them get their start (although, if I hadn't someone else would
have)!
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Ana G - Many moons ago, Ana and
I performed in restaurants and clubs in Sacramento, CA. She is an amazing
vocalist, and I was lucky to share the stage with her. She went on to
help many artists find their way in the music industry with the Ana G
Vocal Center. After 25+ years, I was able to jump back into her life and
help with some of the music chores at the Center. I was lucky enough to
even to see some of their shows recently, and it was simply an amazing
experience. I am proud to now be a small part of the Ana G Vocal Center
family!
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Tami René - I've known Tami for
many years but had no idea she had the seed of a musician planted
lovingly in her heart. She let that seed grow little by little until it
blossomed into some wonderful songs many years later. Her project was an
absolute joy to work on because she cherished every moment of the
journey. Through her, I was able to feel all the joys that an artist experiences
creating their first CD. I am so grateful she chose me to be part of her
project.
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Triton Taylor - Triton is a new, up and
coming talent out of Sacramento. Groomed at Ana G's Vocal Center, I was
lucky enough to put a couple arrangements together for a couple of his
tunes. He is a serious package of talent that will be worth keeping an
eye on. I only wish I had his voice! Great stuff.
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Kelly V - I played in Kelly's
band that one the Battle of the Band's competition that took us to Austin
Texas to showcase Kelly's music. Kelly is one of the more talented
singer/songwriters I have played with...a complete package of talent,
stage presence, and attitude. She was so much fun to work with!
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Michael Webb - I still consider Michael
one of the first real contemporary/inspirational Christian
artists/composers in Salt Lake City. His outstanding writing influenced
inspirational music for years after he first arrived on the scene.
Michael had me arrange several projects for him along with some co-writing
opportunities. We even performed together for a little while as a two-man
band!
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This Is Your Band - I have no choice
but to list this band in my credits, as it was possibly one of the most
rewarding and talented bands I have ever played with. TIYB is a Karaoke band...allowing
singers to live their dream of singing with a live band, on a stage...and
sound great. The band is led by Dave Wilbur on Bass, Guy Golightly on
Guitar, and Rick "Sneeze" Senese on Drums...and man could these
guys play! Aside from making dreams come true (people literally left the
stage crying in joy), we had the challenge of not knowing what song was
next. Garth Brooks? AC/DC? Frank Sinatra? Stevie Wonder? We had some
charts to help, but more often than not, it one of us knew it, it would carry
the rest of the band and we would play the tune for the first time
together on the spot. It was an amazing rush as a musician. Upon going
back to school to finish my MBA, I had to leave the band...and miss them
greatly!
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Party Train - I am currently playing
keyboards in a 10-piece R&B, old school, band with horns, and
percussion. It is a gas as that era of music had some fun,
keyboard-centric music. We play mostly corporate engagements and have
been lucky to play for several city 4th of July parties where the entire
town comes out to dance.
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