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