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Tina Parol (Universal Motown)
Keyboards. (2009)

Laura Izibor (Atlantic)
Keyboards. (2009)

Vanessa Carlton (Interscope)
Producer. "Just The Thing" (2002)

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Linda Eder (Atlantic)
Keyboards/Vocals. Live and studio recordings. (2000-Present)
www.lindaeder.com
Joe Budden (Def Jam)
Keyboards. String Arrangements. (2003)
www.joebudden.com
Cartel (Epic)
Hammond B-3. (2007)
Urban Beatz

Urban Beatz Volumes 1,2, and 3
Producer. Songwriter. Programmer. (2007)

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Khaled
Mixer of "Abdel Kader"
with Producer Mino Cinelu (2006)
Siobhan Dillon (Universal)
Keyboards. (2006)
Darlene Love (Shout Factory)
Keyboards. "It's Christmas, Of Course" (2007)
Jet Lag Gemini (Doghouse)
Keyboards. "Fire The Cannons" (2007)
The Metal Messiah
Producer, Arranger, Engineer, Mixer.
(2005-present) featuring Sebastian Bach, James LaBrie, and George Lynch
Gavin DeGraw (J Records)
Keyboards (2006)
The Damnwells (Epic)
Keyboards. String Arrangements (2006)
Henri Salvador Henri Salvador (V2)
Hammond B-3, "Reverence" (2006)

Hallelujah
(Henri Salvador, Billy Jay Stein, John Patitucci, Mino Cinelu, an
d Jacques Schwartz-Bart)

Susan Cagle (Columbia)
Keyboards (2006)
Malissa Hunter
Songwriter. Producer. Mixer. Keyboards. Music Director. (2005) www.malissahunter.com
Becky Baeling (Universal)
Songwriter. Becstacy album (2003)
www.beckybaeling.com

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"All Over Me"'s dry production, funky, vintage-sounding instrumentation, and sassy vocal that make it the album standout. Together with "If You Love Me" (already a single during summer 2003), "All Over Me" proves that Becky Baeling has the energy and ability to back up her album's titular creativity"

- Johnny Loftus
(Artist Direct)
EAST VILLAGE OPERA COMPANY
(Decca/Universal)
Keyboard programming (2005)
www.eastvillageoperacompany.com
Wes Hutchinson
Keyboards, Engineer, Mixer. (2007)
Bernard Lavilliers (Universal)
Hammond B-3. “Carnets de Bord” (2004)

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Will & Grace: Let the Music Out! [Soundtrack] (BMG Heritage) Keyboards. (2004)

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The Hatters (Atlantic)
Keyboards/Songwriter/Bass/Vocals (1989-1996). Check out The Hatter's Live section.

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For those who saw the extraordinary jamband The Hatters (originally The Mad Hatters) perform live between 1989 and 1995, they know what that means. In baseball, players who have speed, the ability to hit, fielding skills, arm strength, and power, are called five-tool players. Well, The Hatters were a five-tool band. Possessing amazing chops, a tight rhythm section, unique songwriting, powerful stage presence, and an enthusiasm to play non-stop from the time they took the stage till they were dragged off, The Hatters were one of the most exciting jambands of the ‘90s. Complementing, and often showcased, was the keyboard playing of Billy Jay Stein (or to Hatters faithful, CAPTAIN CRANIUM!!). Stein, an accomplished musician, weaved the melody. He pulled off the impossible many times, shifting the eyes of the audience from the dueling guitars over to the man playing the keys, usually in the darkest part of the stage. Melodious songs like “The Last Walt” and “Bring that Wagon Round” or jamfests like “Dig the Ribbit” and “Daydream” featured the piano and organ of Captain Cranium."
Brent Shuttleworth Brent Shuttleworth
Keyboards. (2008)

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Joe Bonamassa (Medalist)
Songwriter. (2002)

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Tony Vincent (Epic)
Music Director/Keyboards.
Epic Showcase (2001)

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Diana Page
Producer. Songwriter. Keyboards. (2004). Check out www.dianapage.com for info...

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IVO (Sony Music Germany)
Keyboards
Dreams Come True (Virgin)
Music Director/ Keyboards/ Vocals. US Tour. (2002)

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Ray Charles
Hammond B3 Organ on "Imagine".
Recorded for TBS Goodwill Games Opening Ceremony (1998)

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M.A. ROSE
Producer/Keyboards/Vocals (2001-2002)
www.marose.net


It's strong singer-songwriter stuff with a healthy appreciation for rootsy pop-rock. The melodies on this album really leap out at you--particularly on "Ten Foot Pole," "At the Movies" and "Now You Know." I can certainly imagine other artists wanting to cover more than a few of these songs. I also appreciated the knowing, literate lyrical references that popped up throughout the album. The production on the album was also direct, unfussy and impressive. In fact, the production kinda reminded me of Spike Lee's movies--he makes 'em on the cheap but they always look better than $50 million Hollywood Blockbusters.

-Chris Farley
Senior Writer, Time Magazine
CASPER (Amblin Entertainment)
Arrangement, Performance of Theme Song (1995)

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The Mercury Seed The Mercury Seed
Keyboards. 3 albums (2000-2006)
www.themercuryseed.com
Deena Goodman
Keyboards. (2004)
www.deenagoodman.com
Lesley Gore (Engine Company Records)
Keyboards live. (2003)
www.lesleygore.com
Louise Goffin (Dreamworks)
Keyboards for NYC showcase. (1998)
She Moves (Geffen)
Keyboards live. (1997)
Robert Evan
Producer, Arranger, Keyboards. (2002)
www.rob-evan.com
Billy Porter (DV8)
Recording Engineer for "Clap Yo' Hands". (1998)

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Ben Rogers Band (Feckless Music)
Keyboards on "Another Day Gone" album. (2001) Check out www.benrogersband.com
 
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