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Welcome to THE ASCAP EAR, a special promotional compilation featuring a richly diverse collection of talent featured in our showcases or workshops. Ranging stylistically from film composers to rock bands to singer/songwriters to R&B to Latin music, The ASCAP Ear is another example of the innovative ways that ASCAP can help its members to develop their careers. The ASCAP Ear is not for sale: it is a promotional CD that is distributed throughout the music and film/television industries, not only to help promote the careers of the members featured on it, but also to show that ASCAP is a great resource for identifying new talent.
Jon Kull  Kull has orchestrated for numerous feature films and television shows since moving to Los Angeles from Colorado in 1990. His original music can be heard in many network promotional spots, most notably in NBC's "Must See TV" campaign. Jon Kull:
JonaKull@aol.com
Ozomatli  This explosive pan-Los Angeles group works a constantly-shifting fusion of funk, hip hop, rock, ska, and several styles of Latin music, sung in both English and Spanish - and they tore the roof off of our '98 SXSW showcase in Austin, TX. The 11-member outfit is as ethnically mixed as the city they call home and the music they play. "Our vibe is kind of like Amnesty International," says bassist/bandleader Wil-Dog. "We represent all the ghettos of LA."
More >>> Ozomatli:
c/o Almo Sounds, 310/289-3080
Citizen King  Hailing from the east side streets of Milwaukee, Citizen King has honed its sonic pastiche into a strangely engaging collage of broken teeth, brass knuckles and dollar store tales that has earned the quintet a formidable following across a wide swath of the post-industrial Midwest. Soon after rocking our ASCAP Presents showcase at LA's Opium Den, they were signed to a rather impressive deal with Warner Bros. Their album is due in early 1999.
More >>> Citizen King:
c/o Warner Bros. Records, 818/846-9090
Mach Five  This New York City foursome performed on an ASCAP Presents showcase in the fall of 1996 during the annual NEMO conference in Boston. Since the release of their self-titled album, the band has found a burgeoning side-career in television music: two songs have been picked up by NBC's "Wind on Water" (premiering this fall), and their first single, "I'm Alive," was broadcast by ESPN during the NCAA championships and the X-Games. Mach Five:
c/o Ron Bienstock, 212/399-0099 phone; 212/399-1278 fax;
rsbesq@aol.com
Keith Arem  Arem is currently the Director of Audio at Virgin Interactive Entertainment, and has been a prominent producer in the field of software digital recording for the interactive industry. He has produced and recorded over 40 commercial releases in the film, music, and interactive domains, including Virgin Interactive's Toonstruck, Capitol Records/World Domination's Contagion, and Promark/Mosaic Pictures' Hide & Seek. Keith Arem:
keith_arem@pcbproductions.com
i-Speak  Sultry vocalist Therese Willis and producer/arranger wiz (and occasional vocalist) Rome Viharo form this unique two-piece outfit. Their self-produced debut album is a collection of smooth grooves created from completely original elements -- no clearance nightmares here! -- reminiscent of Massive Attack and Portishead, but with a definite California slant. i-Speak:
Rome@highintelligence.com
ExtraVery  This Chicago via Jackson, Michigan quartet slams home a delectable palette of musical confections as part of the new American pop invasion. After their appearance on ASCAP's SXSW showcase earlier this year, the record industry caught on: watch for the band's major label debut on Warner Bros. Records in the near future. ExtraVery:
kmacamp@aol.com
Mike Shapiro  Driven by his longtime passion for film music, Shapiro studied in the prestigious film music program at USC and was accepted into the ASCAP/Fred Karlin Film Scoring Workshop. His ambitious practice of writing full orchestral scores has landed him feature films and other projects, including works for IWerks, Wild Track Productions, and New York Film's Eye.. Mike Shapiro:
mike@supnova.com
Jude  East Coast-reared, but LA-based, Jude has been an ASCAP showcase favorite since his appearance at Quiet On the Set in October 1996. His inspired phrasing and vocal agility, balletic wordplay and on-stage charisma add up to quite an engaging experience. His track, "I'm Sorry" was included on the multiplatinum soundtrack album City of Angels, and his Maverick debut, No One Is Really Beautiful, was released this fall. Jude:
c/o Maverick Records, 310/385-7800
Old Pike  Probably one of the most frequently showcased bands in ASCAP history, Indiana's Old Pike furrow a roots-rock field made even more fertile by the golden tones of frontman Tim Jones. The band's intense delivery and emotive songwriting won over the folks at Sony 550, who signed the group to a label deal earlier this year.
More >>> Old Pike:
bandmailer@aol.com
Jennifer Kimball  As one half of the commercially successful and critically acclaimed Boston duo, The Story, Kimball helped pave the way for the success of the current wave of folk-pop artists. Now with her solo debut, Veering From the Wave -- and her ASCAP showcase appearances -- Kimball is able to explore her own voice and share her insightful perspective. Jennifer Kimball:
c/oTami Levy, Chapman & Co. Mgmt., 818/788-9577;
tami@chapmanmangement.com
Terrance Mac  Terrence Mac is a baritone/tenor whose soulful vocals are reminiscent of Stevie Wonder. Within the body of his compositions, his vocals smoothly maneuver through a series of riffs and ranges. The young Washington D.C. writer, producer and arranger even performed at the presidential victory party for Bill Clinton. Terrance Mac:
c/o Ronnie Love, 301-641-8977;
macsound@hotmail.com
Pat Irwin  Enjoying the best of two worlds, film/television composer Pat Irwin is also a guitarist/keyboardist with the B-52s. He has written music for many independent films (including My New Gun and Arresting Gena) and several cartoons, including Nickelodeon's "Rocko's Modern Life" and Disney's "Pepper Ann." Pat Irwin:
c/o Robert Messinger, Vangelos Mgmt., 818/380-1919
Old 97's  Formed in '93 and named after a 1906 train-wreck ballad, Dallas' finest have gone on to become one of the hottest new roots bands in the country, fueled by savvy songwriting and sweaty live shows. Their major label debut Too Far To Care on Elektra is a blistering collection of hooky cowpunk laments. Look for their follow-up album to further solidify their rock 'n' roll preeminence.
More >>> Old 97s:
c/o Elektra Records, 212/275-4000
Jonatha Brooke  As founder of the influential Boston duo, The Story, and frequent ASCAP Quiet On The Set performer, Jonatha Brooke has honed her songwriting craft into two major label solo albums to date. Of this track "Because I Told You So" from 1997's 10¢ Wings, Brooke notes, "It was one of those less-is-more, finished-in-ten-minute gift songs." Truly a gift, indeed.
More >>> Jonatha Brooke:
c/o PRA Mgmt., 310/457-8665
Cardinal Woolsey  A favorite of the New York downtown classic pop scene, and brainchild of singer/songwriter Kris Woolsey, Cardinal Woolsey has been ringing ears and jangling souls for much of the '90s. Besides making the downtown rounds, the band performed at ASCAP's Living Room Booth at SXSW in March of 1997.. Cardinal Woolsey:
c/o Jennifer Singleton, 212/255-1789;
SCPNY@aol.com
James McKee Smith  Hailing from Toronto, Smith is a classically-trained guitarist and composer. In 1990, he took part in the ASCAP Film Scoring Workshop. He has worked extensively in Canada, scoring films and TV projects, and recently relocated to Los Angeles. His music is every bit as distinctive as the title of this composition. JAmes McKee Smith:
JMScores@aol.com
Sonichrome  Sonichrome is the perfect name for this SoCal pop trio's sound, all bright primary colors and quicksilver changes, with a love of melodic hooks culled from frontal lobe Chris Karn's years of absorbing radio hits. Check your frequency for songs from the band's just-released Capitol Records debut, Breathe The Daylight.
More >>> Sonichrome:
c/o Capitol Records, 213/462-6252
Toni Estes/Warryn Campbell  At 19, Toni Estes has already accomplished more than many achieve in a lifetime. She was opening shows for the likes of Natalie Cole, Gladys Knight and Color Me Badd before she was old enough to drive. Currently finishing up her MCA Records debut, she is working with writer/producer Warryn Campbell, who has had tracks recorded by Dru Hill and Xscape, among others and also has songs on the Dr. Doolittle and Rush Hour soundtracks. Warryn Campbell:
Nyrraw Entertainment, 818/704-0504
Toni Estes:
Estes Management, 918/585-2544;
goin2cal@aol.com
Eric Roberson  Roberson is a singer/songwriter that you may remember from his 1994 Warner Bros. romantic single "The Moon." Along with Scotty Beats, Jerome daLe, and Duane Bastiany, these four young musicians, producers, songwriters and arrangers make up one team poised to rise to the next level.. Eric Roberson:
c/o Jerrell Allen,
Midnight Marauders, 404/525-0788
Martin Sexton  Sexton has spent the '90s winning over fans across the land, including many a Quiet On The Set audience. An uninhibited performer, ardent storyspinner, and genuinely original singer and guitarist, the Boston-based troubadour is set to release his major label debut, The American, on Atlantic Records.
More >>> Martin Sexton:
c/o Atlantic Records, 212/707-2000
Ashley Irwin  Irwin received an Emmy for "Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction" for his work on the 1992 Academy Awards presentation. In fact, Irwin has been providing arrangements for the Oscars since 1990, and has been nominated for Emmys on three separate occasions. He has also won a slew of advertising awards, and the 1989 IMMEDIA Award for "Composer/Producer/Arranger of the Year" in his native Australia. Ashely Irwin:
ozzymuzo@ix.netcom.com
To see other issues of The Ear, click here:
The ASCAP Ear, Vol. 5
The ASCAP Ear, Vol. 4
The ASCAP Ear, Vol. 3
The ASCAP Ear, Vol. 2
The ASCAP Ear, Vol. 1
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