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    Mamiko Kitaura's New Album

    Mamiko Kitaura’s New Album

    Mamiko Kitaura’s new trio album ” To Become The Wind ” will available on CD Baby this week, both digital and CD format, and on iTunes by early July. I co-produced the album with Mamiko as well as providing mixing/mastering/bass work. Also features the notorious Aaron McLendon on drums.

    Cop Out - Song "Big Boi" featured

    Cop Out – Song “Big Boi” featured

    The song “Big Boi” is featured in the new Kevin Smith movie ‘Cop Out’ opening 2.28.10 – starring Tracy Morgan and Bruce Willis.

    Brooklyn's Finest - In Theatres 3/5/10

    Brooklyn’s Finest – In Theatres 3/5/10

    Brooklyn’s Finest is coming to theatres 3/5/10. I was honored to create a dark hip hop anthem instrumental for the movie, it looks amazing!!

    Respect @ LPR w/ Ethan Iverson 1/12/10

    Respect @ LPR w/ Ethan Iverson 1/12/10

    Respect Sextet w/ special guest Ethan Iverson opening @ LPR 1/12/10

    Castro Kirby Kitaura NGT

    Castro Kirby Kitaura NGT

    I’m really excited about a new trio project that has been forming over the past year or so, Neo Groove Trio. It features the great Lenny Castro on hybrid drumset/percussion and Mamiko Kitaura on keys. We just got finished laying down some tracks at the DW Drum Studio in Ventura, CA and will be mixing it [...]

    Mamiko Kitaura’s New Album
    Mamiko Kitaura's New Album

    Mamiko Kitaura’s new trio album ” To Become The Wind ” will available on CD Baby this week, both digital and CD format, and on iTunes by early July. I co-produced the album with Mamiko as well as providing mixing/mastering/bass work. Also features the notorious Aaron McLendon on drums.

    Cop Out – Song “Big Boi” featured
    Cop Out - Song "Big Boi" featured

    The song “Big Boi” is featured in the new Kevin Smith movie ‘Cop Out’ opening 2.28.10 – starring Tracy Morgan and Bruce Willis.

    Brooklyn’s Finest – In Theatres 3/5/10
    Brooklyn's Finest - In Theatres 3/5/10

    Brooklyn’s Finest is coming to theatres 3/5/10. I was honored to create a dark hip hop anthem instrumental for the movie, it looks amazing!!

    Respect @ LPR w/ Ethan Iverson 1/12/10
    Respect @ LPR w/ Ethan Iverson 1/12/10

    Respect Sextet w/ special guest Ethan Iverson opening @ LPR 1/12/10

    Castro Kirby Kitaura NGT
    Castro Kirby Kitaura NGT

    I’m really excited about a new trio project that has been forming over the past year or so, Neo Groove Trio. It features the great Lenny Castro on hybrid drumset/percussion and Mamiko Kitaura on keys. We just got finished laying down some tracks at the DW Drum Studio in Ventura, CA and will be mixing it [...]

    456inc Site Update
    456inc Site Update

    The new 456 site is now up and is much improved. www.456inc.com

    New Audio Blog
    New Audio Blog

    To all my digital audio geeks in the house I just started a new blog. It features articles on the finer points of Logic Pro and Pro Tools and number of other audio related topics. I’ve also started a DAW tutorial series which is available on the blog as well. It is in the beta phase right [...]

    Respect Sextet in Newsweek 6/09
    Respect Sextet in Newsweek 6/09

    Respect Sextet featured in Newsweek Magazine June 2009

    Brooklyn’s Finest – New Music
    Brooklyn's Finest - New Music

    Just finished writing some music for “Brooklyn’s Finest”, a new movie starring Ethan Hawke, Wesley Snipes, Don Cheadle and directed by Antoine Fuqua (Training Day). It comes out later this year and has a serious cast. More info soon. BROOKLYN!!

    Sirius Respect – New Album
    Sirius Respect - New Album

    The new Respect Sextet album “Sirius Respect” is now available from Mode Records. It was mixed by yours truly and was done in the proper Respect fashion. Features the music of Sun Ra and Stockhausen. It can be purchased through Mode Records or on iTunes. CD Release party 5/24/09 at Le Poisson Rouge, NYC.

    Campbell Bros On Tour
    Campbell Bros On Tour

    Looking forward to some good shows this summer in Switzerland, Spain, and many others. Check the Shows page for more info.

    The Love Guru Soundtrack
    The Love Guru Soundtrack

    The Love Guru Soundtrack is now on iTunes. I wrote 2 pieces of music for the movie. The first piece is called ‘What is a Guru?’ and appears in the opening credits as well as the ending credits.

    NBA Street Homecourt – EA Games
    NBA Street Homecourt - EA Games

    Created an original piece for NBA Street Homecourt from Electronic Arts. View the video section to see a clip.


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     – The great Steve Gadd in the Studio.
    – The great Steve Gadd in the Studio.
     – Campbells @ North Sea Jazz 07
    – Campbells @ North Sea Jazz 07
     – Trio w/ Lenny Castro in LA – 07-Oct-2008
    – Trio w/ Lenny Castro in LA – 07-Oct-2008
     – Fred Wesley – 02-Jun-2007
    – Fred Wesley – 02-Jun-2007
     – Respect Sextet @ Rochester Jazz Fest – 12-Jun-2006
    – Respect Sextet @ Rochester Jazz Fest – 12-Jun-2006
     – Will Bernard Band Columbus Jazz 08 – 26-Jul-2008
    – Will Bernard Band Columbus Jazz 08 – 26-Jul-2008
     – Respect Sextet @ Bop Shop 08
    – Respect Sextet @ Bop Shop 08
     – Aarhus, Denmark 08 – 09-Nov-2008
    – Aarhus, Denmark 08 – 09-Nov-2008
     – w/ Meg Okura in Tokyo 08 – 21-Jun-2008
    – w/ Meg Okura in Tokyo 08 – 21-Jun-2008
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