After training and working as a classical vocalist, I came to New York City in the late 70’s with dreams of making pop records. I landed an entry level job at one of the city’s advertising centric recording studios. I quickly moved up the ranks as a recording engineer until I was asked to join Ogilvy & Mather as a music producer in 1981.
My 40 year career is a journey of musical twists and turns. From recording engineer to Director of Music at Ogilvy, to hired gun with big ears, I’ve worked on the world’s most recognizable brands, collaborated with the world’s most talented musicians and continue to strive for the most unique musical solutions. No matter the form – short or long, song or score, TV or film – I live for the process of music making.
Music is magic.
SPOTS I WORKED ON
Original song
Composer-Sofi Tukker
Original Song-lyric co-writer Karl Westman
Composer - Adam Brock/Walker
Original Score
Composer - Philip Glass
Music supervision and clearance.
Music supervision and clearance.
Composer - Trevor Gureckis/Found Objects Productions
Music supervision and production
Arranger - Robert Miller
Original score
Composer - Daniel Pemberton
Arranger King Mez
Music supervision and production
Original song
Composer - Angela and Tim Lauer
Arranger Adam Brock/Walker
FILMS
CLASSICS
Composer - Zack Smith Arr. Jay Lifton/JSM Music
Music supervision and production
Arranger - Andy Kuhlberg
Composer - Karl Westman
Original score
Composer - Jim Nicholson/ JSM Music
Sound Design - Jafbox
Composer - Jay Lifton/Pulse Music