Jeff Lanier
| Jeff Lanier | |
|---|---|
 Jeff producing a session at Stadiumred Studios in Harlem in 2013 | |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Drexel University |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Website |
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Jeff Lanier is an American record producer and music executive, best known for his work with Macy Gray, City of the Sun.[1] He's held roles with Chesky Records, RoadRunner Records, and MAD Dragon Records.[2]
Beginnings
Lanier began his music career as an A&R for Unleashed3, a compilation put out by Drexel University student run record label, MAD Dragon Records. His work here led to a contract position with RoadRunner Records as an A&R scout. He spent the next few years following his near three-year stint at RoadRunner overseeing the careers of Recording Engineers in New York, helping many of them land credits on albums from the likes of Jay-Z, Dream Theater, Miley Cyrus, and others. He began producing and recording his own clients.[3]
Music career
Lanier served as either a member of or Director of A&R for the New Music Seminar's Artist on The Verge list from 2013-2016.[4] In 2015, he took over as Label Manager for Chesky Records, the classic audiophile label. In addition to his GM duties, A&R would play a large role, as he was responsible for the signing of Macy Gray, City of the Sun, and Melissa Menago.[5]
During this time, the label would see many of its albums debut and/or remain on the Billboard Charts—Macy Gray's Stripped (#3 Jazz), City of the Sun's to the sun and all the cities in between (#12 Jazz),[6] Alexis Cole's Dazzling Blue (#24 Jazz),[7] The New Appalachian's From the Mountaintop (#13 Bluegrass). City of the Sun's album would peak at #5 on the Global Spotify Viral 50 list.[8]
Discography
- The Venetian Concertos (Chesky, 2016)
- Covers (Various Artists) (A&R, 2016)
- Made In Brooklyn (John McEuen) (A&R, 2016)
- Stripped (Macy Gray) (A&R, 2016)
- Little Crimes (Melissa Menago) (A&R, 2016)
- Down Home Blues (Noah Wall) (A&R, 2016)
- Venetian Concertos (David Chesky) (Project Coordinator, 2016)
- Live In Brooklyn (Victoria Watts) (Producer, 2016)
- Scribbled Folk Symphonies (Amber Rubarth) (A&R, 2016)
- to the sun and all the cities in between (City of the Sun) (A&R, 2016)
- Live from NRG Studios (Culprit) (Producer, 2016)
- Dazzling Blue (Alexis Cole) (A&R, 2016)
- We'll Be Together Again (Three's Company) (A&R, 2016)
- Southern State (Corrie Mathias) [Producer] - 2015
- Say Something (Jaye Watts & Sara Phillips) (Producer, 2015)
- Shaman (Jaye Watts) (Executive Producer, 2015)
- Scared (Jordan King) (Mix Engineer, 2015)
- All I Wanna Be (Dani Shay) (Producer, 2015)
- Unleashed3 (Various Artists) (A&R, 2007)[1]
Awards and nominations
- 2016 - Independent Music Awards - Macy Gray (Stripped) - Best Jazz Vocal Album (Won)[9]
- 2016 - Independent Music Awards - David Chesky (Venetian Concertos) - Best Contemporary Classical Album (Nominated)[10]
References
- 1 2 "Jeff Lanier - Credits". AllMusic.
- ↑ "2015 Programming (Movements)". New Music Seminar.
- ↑ "Move Fest mixes indie bands and industry pros". Times Union.
- ↑ "NMS Announces its Artist on the Verge Class of 2015!". New Music Seminar. 23 February 2015.
- ↑ "Episode 25 with Jeff Lanier - Label Manager at Chesky Records". www.blogtalkradio.com.
- ↑ "City of the Sun - Chart history". Billboard.
- ↑ "Alexis Cole - Chart history". Billboard.
- ↑ "Everything just hit #2 on Spotify's US Viral... - CITY OF THE SUN". www.girafficthemes.com.
- ↑ "The 15th Independent Music Awards Winners". Independent Music Awards.
- ↑ "The 15th Independent Music Awards Nominees". Independent Music Awards.