I began my career as a jazz pianist and toured with many groups including The Hues Corporation and the big band legend Les Brown. I accompanied such artists as Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Mel Torme. Recently I have MD'd Hayley Westenra and Deborah Cox.
My first song recorded was Taylor Dayne's Don't Rush Me which was a 2 Pop hit. I had a top 10 AC hit with Kathy Troccoli called You've Got A Way and a 1 Christian song called Love Was Never Meant To Die. I've also had top 10 singles in Australia, Brazil, UK, Poland, The Czech Republic, The Philippines and The Netherlands.
I've had songs recorded by Shawn Colvin (When You Know-Serendipity, Never Saw Blue Like That-Runaway Bride), Clay Aiken, 'NSync ( My Only Gift, Christmas Without You), Hayley Westenra (Never Saw Blue Like That, Summer Rain), The Temptations, Phyllis Hyman, Jennifer Brown, Russell Watson, Raven Symone, Billy Gilman, Shannon Noll, Anna Wilson (Christmas and Jazz CD), Nikki Webster, Louise, and VanVelzen.
Chuck Wicks (RCA Records) recorded my song Starting Now which was produced by Monty Powell and Dann Huff. It was co-written by Chuck Wicks and Anna Wilson. and debuted at 7 on the country charts.
Billy Dean will be releasing Family Man this fall which was co-written with Anna Wilson and Billy Dean.
When You Know will be the title track to Dianne Reeves upcoming CD which was released in April. It was co-written with Tom Kimmel.
"Summer Rain" will be on Hayley Westenra's Greatest Hits CD which will be released November 3rd, 2008.
Anna Wilson's Christmas CD Yule Swing will be released this fall and co-wrote 3 songs including a duet song with Chuck Wicks.
"Summertime" will be released in January, 2009 by teen pop star Tiffany Giaradina.
"If You Could See My Soul" and "Party" will be released by Push Play who are opening for the Miley Cirus tour this coming fall. Alexander Knostantoulas from the Swedish Pop Idol recently recorded "Try" which will be released as a single in Sweden on October 6th. Biondo from Sweden will release their CD in November which includes "Burn" and "Try". Andreas Johansson just released "Wheel of Life" as a single in Sweden.
"Dona Do Mundo" was released as a single in Brazil by Yahoo. I have singles being released in the near future Australia (Emily-Sony-will be featured in her TV show The Elephant Princess, Europe (Biondi-Sony), Philippines (Reymond Sajor-Sony).
Jeff's song "La tua semplicita" was recently recorded by Placido Domingo and Joash Groban as a duet. Pope John Paul 11's lyrics were adapted to the melody.
Hey friend remember us we would like to think you because wit out you we couldn't of gotten so far, we started this account 3years ago and we never would expect to go so far wit the band
Hi Jeff, we're excited to have you as a panelist at the 2009 ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO in L.A.! Will be a great opportunity to hear about your career and experiences. Looking forward to April 23!
My first Cd "Blue Like A Jazz Note" has just been released and is now available for purchase from my site and iTunes. This album represents the culmination of years of hard work and a dream that has been alive in me from my earliest days. It includes 15 great jazz standards by some of the world's greatest composers. I hope you'll come and have a listen.
Would like to wish you a Great new year and hope 2009 does great things for you. Get a chance check out my new singel "This state of alone. Take care //Vince
I have La Tua Semplicità on loop. I usually pop in a new cd or track and half listen. I stopped cold and simply absorbed the astounding music. Your melody is exquisite. The voices divine. I would think I had died and gone to heaven if I were to see/hear this performed live.
Hello Jeff! Once again, thanks for a nice and creative day in Stockholm the other week. I hope your flight back to the States went well. Take care! Kindly, David
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