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About Buzz A.
Experience
Producer/Composer
Jan, 2000 - PresentA Music
A Music was created as an independent production company specializing in the production of not only records for Ichiban, Sony, Capitol, EMI and some indie labels, but TV and film production as well. I am also on staff at a local school of arts as a teacher in both piano and production
Studio musician / Staff Producer
Jan, 1989 - Mar, 1999Ichiban Records
In 1989, I was hired by Ichiban Records as staff producer/studio manager. During my tenure there I worked with literally hundreds of artists and received 2 platinum certified recordings as well as 2 Ampex Golden Reel Award for the studio under my management
Musical Director
Jan, 1983 - Mar, 1989Curtis Mayfield, Ben E. King, The Three Degrees
In the early 80's, I became musical director for Curtis Mayfield. I traveled the world playing music not only with Curtis but several other R&B artists. My duties included not only keyboardist for these artists, but as musical director, I was responsible for working up the arrangements, rehearsals and the over all band.
Education
Studied Theory and Composition at Hampton University
Sep, 1972 - Jun, 1974Hampton, University of Hampton, Virginia
Certifications
Platinum Record
Dec, 1993RIAA
platinum record received for work on the Kriss Kross CD Totally Krossed Out
Platinum Record
Sep, 1994RIAA
platinum record received for work on Tag Team's Whoomp! (There It Is)
Awards
Golden Reel Award
Feb, 1992Ampex
RiAA Platinum Certification
Jul, 1993RIAA
Golden Reel Award
Jul, 1993Ampex
RIAA Platinum Certification
Feb, 1992RIAA
Affiliations
Broadcast Music Inc.
Apr, 1989One of three United States performing rights organizations, along with ASCAP and SESAC. It collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed. In FY 2013, BMI collected more than $944 million in licensing fees and distributed $814 million in royalties.
National Academy for the Recording Arts and Sciences, The
Jan, 1991The Recording Academy, known variously as The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences or NARAS, is a U.S. organization of musicians, producers, recording engineers and other recording professionals dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for music and its makers. The Recording Academy is headquartered in Santa Monica.
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English
Native Proficiency
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