ANDY KRAVITZ

About me:

ANDY KRAVITZ IS A GRAMMY AWARD WINNING,35 TIME MULTI-PLATINUM AWARDED MUSIC PRODUCER,ENGINEER,MUSICIAN AND JUNO NOMINATED SONGWRITER. "SOUND AND VISION" Andys extensive background in music,production & Artist Development is hard to find in one individual. Whether he’s working with new artists or seasoned professionals,independent groups or signed established acts,andy has the ability to put it all together and make the magic happen. Andy has created music for a wide range of award winning artist's such as Imogen Heap,Sting,Billy Joel,The Rolling Stones,Joan Osborne and James Taylor,Taj Mahal,Shawn Colvin,Will Smith,issaac Hayes,Dishwalla,Los Lobos,Julianna Hatfield,John Lennon & Yoko Ono,Amy Grant & Vince Gill,Robbie Krieger,Amanda Marshall,Simon Townshend and Soloman Burke to name just a few. As a seasoned professional,Andy delivers creativity,objectivity,excitement and a proven track record to all facets of his work. ANDY IS A WINNER OF 2 GRAMMYS AND NOMINATED FOR OVER 14 GRAMMYS for his contributions to ground breaking projects like "DESPARADO" sound track of the year,Record of the year,Joan Osborne"RELISH"best new artist for Shawn Colvin,pop album of the year for James Taylor "HOURGLASS",and record of the year for Billy Joel,"THE RIVER OF DREAMS as well as sound track of the year for "KING OF NEW YORK" reggae album of the year,The Wailing Souls"ALL OVER THE WORLD","best compilation"NO ALTERNATIVE"Urge overkill(pulp fiction),best new artist & record of the year Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince/Will Smith,Girls aint nothing but trouble. As a songwriter,Andy has penned chart topping hits including the Comtemporary Christian #1 hit single for Jaci Velazquez("glory"12 weeks at#1)and #5 hit single"if i didnt have you" for Amanda Marshall's"Tuesdays Child CD 3X PLATINUM earning him 3 Juno award nominations for "song writer of the year","album of the year",and "best performance by a female vocalist". Andys Drumming and Percussion credits are many. He has Performed on over 1,000 Recording sessions generating more than 400 MILLION CD & RECORD SALES,AND DIGTAL DOWNLOADS. As a staff producer and independant A&R for Sony Music & Ruffhouse Records columbia promotions 1995-2003,Andy helped move over 100 million units in cd sales through sony music distribution with artists like James Taylor,Maria Carey,Lauryn Hill,Billy Joel,Luther Vandross,Jaci Velazquez,Jermaine Dupree,Cypress Hill,Cyndi Lauper,Aerosmith,kriss Kross and Shawn Colvin. Whether he’s working with new artists or seasoned professionals,independent groups or signed established acts,andy has the ability to put it all together, for you!        ..