Gordon Bahary

Gordon Bahary is a multi-platinum recording artist, songwriter, composer and producer. As one of the early synthesizer pioneers, Bahary got his start at the age of 15 working with Stevie Wonder as his synthesizer programmer in 1975. They collaborated on his album “The Secret Life of Plants.” Bahary’s blockbuster hip-hop/R&B hit “Electric Kingdom” reached number 7 on Billboard. Other collaborations include synthesizer programming for Herbie Hancock, producing jazz legend Ramsey Lewis and actor/singer Raven Symone, as well as Grammy recipients: soprano, Hila Plitmann and composer, Richard Danielpour. He is currently focusing on scoring for TV and film, and his electronic music projects.

He's a very talented and funny guy. Happy to call him a friend.

Jason Everly- Growing up Everly...

Jason is the son of Phil Everly one half of the famous duo The Everly Brothers.

Jason Everly is a class act and a talented musician in his own right.

He's a star in the Phillipines!!

An entrepreneur and a podcast host. Jason has always believed music is a healing force in the world.

He is VERY witty and fun. Enjoy...

Katja Rieckermann- an amazing saxophonist, producer, and author.

She has had a fascinating life as a successful touring musician with Rod Stewart, and she has a cool live band. Make sure to go see her play if you ever get a chance

She is a delight!

Richard Smith began his recording career at the famed Record Plant Los Angeles in the early 70's.

Then owners Gary Kelgren and Chris Stone along with iconic studio manager Rose Mann Cherney helmed one of the most famous recording studios in the world.

Th record Plant was home to many well known recordings, including Steve Wonder's -"Songs In The Key Of Life",, Frank Zappa's Burnt Weenie Sandwich, and may more. Richard worked with many well known artists and producers of that time.

Gary Ladinsky also a Record Plant alum opened an audio gear rental company -Design FX where Rick worked alongside his best friend and well known Record Plant alum Lee Kiefer.

He then went on to live and work in Honolulu HI, working at studios throughout Honolulu and also working with the Honolulu Symphony.

Richard returned to his hometown of Charleston SC a few years ago where he continues to play guitar and delight the residents of Charleston.

AND btw he is also my older brother. Love you Rick!

I met Bradley Kohn when he came to east West as a client a few years ago. Since then we have become great friends. he is a talented engineer, producer, artist, songwriter. He has helped many artists along their way to becoming very successful.

He has great ideas for modern production and has a deep appreciation of all music and the people who make it.

I hope you enjoy our chat.

John Van Nest is an LA icon. He has been a studio owner for decades and has worked with the very best artists.

As a young engineer he learned from Bruce Sweiden...

He's no slouch and he's a nice guy. Funny and grateful for his career and the people in our industry.

I LOVE him

Rob Chiarelli is an American record producer, mix engineer, musician, published author and multiple Grammy Award winner. Widely recognized as a music producer for Will Smith and Men in Black II (2002), Chiarelli's work appears on numerous gold and platinum albums and motion picture soundtracks, including twenty Grammy winners.

He's also an old friend of mine. Rob hails from Newton MA. He is a gent and a talent.

David Channing is a very talented guy. He's understated and unassumingly brilliant.ever since I met him I have respected his technical abilities as well as his ability to read a room..

A skill that is most essential when working under pressure on a soundstage or when helping to edit a score.

He is most definitely the smartest person in any room, at least any room I've been in...

He is charming and witty,I hope you enjoy this episode.