Meet The Funky Fly JAMBOX Team

LEE EVANS

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Founder & CEO / Studio Director

"to be the best...first be the beast!" (Lee Evans)

Lee Evans is a Gold Album/award winning Producer/Songwriter/Engineer/Musician and a long time veteran of the music industry. With over 30 years background in the music industry, starting as a child, Lee Evans wrote, arranged, played piano and sang for young harmony group “The Fourth Edition” a group that went on to win amateur night at the Apollo a whopping 6 times, sharing the stage with the likes of Michael Jackson, James Brown, and other legends. After attending such notable schools as "The High School Of Music & Art (NYC)" Lee Evans set out on his musical life journey. As a keyboardist, Lee became a band member and musical director. In his early years he performed with many local bands and frequently led top recording with acts such as “The Jimmy Castor Bunch” “Brass Construction” The Force MDs, “New Edition” “Afrikaa Bambaataa”, “Willie Colon” “Johnny Gill” “Kleer” “Bionic Boogie” “Joe Simon” “The Coasters”.

On the local scene he did a stint as the house band keyboard player. Here he backed up such notable artists like Johnny Kemp, Me'lissa Morgan, and Keith Sweat.

Lee Evans' many accomplishments include his work with popular artists in the early stages of his career, "Cindi Lauper", "Marc Anthony", "Afrikaa Bambaataa", "Harry Belafonte", "The Force MDs", "Brass Construction", and a long list of dance Hip Hop and “latin freestyle” favorites from the ‘80’s and early 90’s. During this time, Mr. Evans became a familiar face in the most prominent NYC studios and earned recognition as a one of NYC’s top multi-keyboardist / producer /songwriter / engineers. Lee's writing and production work on the 80's hip hop movie 'Beat Street' earned him a gold album

Lee Evans started JAMBOX Entertainment in the Bronx in the '80s but inc'd it in 1992 with co'owner Cathy Palmisano. In 1989, He co-founded 501C3 non profit org. "Reach Out Inc" along with President Lori Michaels, and Executive Director Cathy Palmisano. Mr Evans became Musical Director. Reach Out Inc.s name is derived from a song called "Reach Out" written and produced by Lee Evans.

In 1998 Mr Evans started the popular AET Audio Engineering Course. which has help hundreds of aspiring artists, engineers, producers,and djs elevate their careers.

Currently Mr. Evans is the CEO and co-owner of JAMBOX Entertainment, head instructor of the AET Audio Engineering Course, chief mastering engineer for CD Mstering NYC.com,  partner of 4sight music production and music director for Reach Out Inc.

CATHY PALMISANO

Co-Owner & Administrative Director

In 1992 Ms. Palmisano became co-owner and Administrative Director of JAMBOX Entertainment & Recording Studios. Ms. Palmisano was instrumental in the management & artist development of many upcoming artists, including REFORM Records recording artist, Lori Michaels.

Ms. Palmisano is a co'founder and was instrumental in the formation & development of the non-profit organization, REACH OUT, Inc, and has served as its Executive Director for over 20 years. REACH OUT, Inc. has touched the lives of over 3 million people and because of the level of Ms. Palmisano's administrative work, she has helped make REACH OUT a stand out nation wide non-profit organization throughout its progression.

In 2006 Ms. Palmisano co-founded 4SIGHT Music Productions which went on to produce the classic album “Year Of The Cowboy” by NYC Times Square icon, The Naked Cowboy.

Ms. Palmisano started and currently directs the educational careers internship program at JAMBOX. Due to her efforts, JAMBOX Entertainment has become a contender for top recording studios in NYC.

R.e.a.P.

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Urban Music Audio Engineer

R.e.a.P is the embodiment of today’s Audio Engineer. Young, fresh, with a cool urban edge. With the hunger for knowledge he went to JAMBOX Recording Studios as a top graduate from The Institute of Audio Research. Within a short time he was getting requested for session work and rose quickly amongst the ranks. R.e.a.P is now one of JAMBOX’s top Audio Engineers and Instructors for The AET Audio Enginnering Course and Recording Connection.

R.e.a.P has worked with some of JAMBOX’s top clients, such as: Nina Sky, Idris Elba, Exposé, Bryan Leach, President of Polo Grounds Music, Mixed and Edited Hurricane Chris “She’s Fine/Halle Berry Remix)” featuring Ludacris, Beenie Man, Lil Boosie, Yo Gotti, Pitbull, Yung Joc and C-Ride. He works closely with Music Producers Lee Evans & Gaetano Lattanzi, Ruben Cobos, CEO of Ru1 Records, Popular Dancehall Artist KC Jockey, 2x DMC World Champion DJ ie.merge , Machine Drum, Jimmy Edgar, Rap Artist Theophilus London, Jesse Boykins, Time Square icon The Naked Cowboy, Dope Rush Entertainment, Elizabeth Sullivan, Nicole Ortiz, of 4Sight Music, Reform Records Recording Artist, Lori Michaels, Face Tha Music, And many other upcoming Independent Artists.

R.e.a.P has since gone on to pioneer JAMBOX “LIVE”, the live webcast network at JAMBOX. This is one of the first live streams known for any major recording studio. JAMBOX” Live” allows clients to Broadcast live radio shows and sessions to viewers all around the world.

PETER JORGE

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Platinum Veteran Audio Engineer

As a veteran Engineer in New York City for the past 22 years, Peter has worked with some of the best in the business including Sporty Thievz for which he received a Platinum Record credit to his list of accomplishments.

Other gifted artists include Krs One, Big Daddy Kane, M.O.P., Peter Gunz, Jin, Gangstarr, Don Omar, Young B, P-Star, Megan Rochell, MF Grimm, Brooklyn Zu, Webstar and Jim Jones to name a few. His studio training has given him the opportunity to work out of various famous studios such as Power Play Studios, Unique, Quad, KMA, Chung King, D & D, Soundtracks, Daddy’s House, Platinum Sounds, Sony and The Hit Factory.

As an Engineer and Producer, Peter is able to bring years of experience and professionalism as well as a good vibe and a comfortable working environment to your recording project. Offering such skills he is able to record, edit and mix your sound accurately and clearly to produce a professional final product.

TAYLOR

Studio Manager
Musician & Pop/Live Music Engineer

Taylor is a strong, skilled, and passionate Engineer, Producer, Singer, Songwriter, and Musician. She was an honors graduate from the Institute of Audio Research '08 and graduated from Emerson College in 2011 majoring in Sound Design and Audio Post Production with a minor in Music Appreciation. She has been trained in Recording Engineering and Live Sound as well as Sound Design, Post Production, and Performance.

One of her specialties is offering a unique bridge between artist and engineer. It is important to her to help artists have a great in-studio experience while recording the best tracks possible. If you are looking for an efficent, comfortable, and productive session; she's the one for you.

Assistant Studio Manager/House Engineer

Zephrah Soto is one of JAMBOX's uniquely talented House Engineers. She is also a singer/songwriter who loves to help others create music. Currently, she is a student at New York University's Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music as a Producer Entrepreneur. She plays guitar, keyboard, ukulele, and tambourine. Zephrah has performed at many venues, including Carnegie Hall with TV on the Radio for a Rolling Stones tribute, the United Nations with Beyonce, The Highline Ballroom, the Brooklyn Bowl, where her choir opened up for The Roots and Erykah Badu, and other big venues.

Zephrah is a well-rounded musician, singer, songwriter, vocal coach, and audio engineer with a vast knowledge of music theory, music history, and sight reading. Be in her presence and prepare to be Zephrahnated!

JKEY

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Award Winning Producer, Musician, & Audio Engineer

JKey is highly acclaimed producer, engineer, vocal arranger, and pianist. Many of his associated acts include Notch, Kat Deluna, Mya, Pitbull, Kumbia All State, Ilegales, Alicia Keys, Jay-Z, Reggaeton, niños, P-Star, Taio Cruz, DJ Kazzanova, Snoop Dogg, Big Pun, Rah Digga, Wyclef, Beyonce, Don Omar, Zion, Mario, D-mingo, La Republika, Prince Royce, and Andy Andy. The genres of music he works with varies, from hip hop, R&B, Pop, Salsa and Bachata, to symphonic scoring, house, and techno. JKey is a platinum award winning producer, 12 times Billboard producer, and an Emmy award winner.

Beatmaker & House Engineer

Beatmaker Mike Sabri, also known as DJ Sabri, is JAMBOX's newest in-house beatmaker/audio engineer. Originally from Great Falls, Virginia, he has been composing his own beats for about 10 years. While attending school, he worked as a DJ at Bent Willeys, the largest nightclub in West Virginia, where he fine tuned his ear for today's music. DJ Sabri then mastered the craft of beatmaking at Cue Recording Studios in Washington, D.C. He then moved to New York City to become a full-time music producer at JAMBOX.

He currently works with many up and coming local artists, recording, mixing, and composing original beats, making his magic happen right in front of his clients. DJ Sabri is a skilled pianist, with a very melodic and unique style, specializing in Hip Hop, Dance Pop, R&B and Electronica. He recently competed against many top beatmakers in the NYC "iStandard Producer Showcase" at Webster Hall and took 2nd Place.

THE LOVABLE JAMBOX STAFF

ALISA M. SMITH

SCHOOL TOURS DIRECTOR/ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

Alisa Smith is a musician and crafter who earned her Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry and Performance from Ramapo College of New Jersey. As a member of the international award winning choirs Skylark, CantaNOVA, and the Ramapo Chorale, Alisa has toured Guam, the Philippines, and Costa Rica. As an alum, she volunteered as a carpenter for the Ramapo College theater department and helped build the sets for their productions, and has worked stage crew as an electrical and lighting stagehand for the Bruce Springsteen Wrecking Ball Tour.

As a performer, Alisa has shared the stage with folksinger/songwriter Judy Collins, nine-time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul, and has performed for international ambassadors including the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic at the United Nations. She has also played clarinet in a variety of local and college theater productions. Alisa’s love for the arts and activism has lead her to pursue her Master’s degree in Media Studies at The New School University.

CATHERINE "CATHIA" OCHOA

VOCALIST/VOCAL COACH/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Catherine aka "CÁTHIA" is a singer from the Bronx, NY. Known as the "little girl with a big voice," she discovered her passion for music at age six. Right now, you can catch "CÁTHIA" on Season 4 of
NBC's The Voice.

Catherine is a graduate from LaGuardia Performing Arts HS(the "Fame" School). She is a clasically trained singer, as well as a talented songwriter and musician.

Catherine has performed on many great stages around NYC, including the renowned Apollo Theater, Carnegie Hall, and in 2012,she was accepted as an X Factor Contestant where she got the opportunity to meet L.A. Reid, Simon Cowell, Demi Lovato, and Britney Spears.

Catherine also moonlights as a session vocalist at JAMBOX for producers and artists. She recently started giving vocal lessons at JAMBOX and enjoys helping others reach their full potential as vocalist. 
She studies Music Business at Baruch College and is excited to learn more about the music industry and collaborate with musicians at JAMBOX.

VANESSA NIMONS

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST

"Get to know me, I'm amazing."

What she lacks in musical talent, Vanessa makes up for with her dazzling personality. Although not much of a musician, Vanessa has had no trouble fitting into the creative world of JAMBOX. With a quirky sense of humour and her million dollar voice, Vanessa has become the burst of sunshine and all things warm and fuzzy at JAMBOX. CAUTION: speaking with Vanessa may result in elevated mood, permanent smile, and a warm and fuzzy feeling.

(Warning: for smiles lasting four or more hours, please seek immediate medical attention)

MUSICIAN/HOUSE ENGINEER/COMPUTER TECH

Mauricio came to the USA in 2011. His music career started from a young age; his fondness of music came when he would see his father playing the keyboard, and at the age of 7, he began teaching himself the basics of keyboard and music. At the age of 14, he began playing guitar and was trained as a classical/spanish guitarist. By 17, he was accepted into the Conservatory of Music in Sydney to major in guitar. Although he was under age at 17 and still a minor, Mauricio was gigging in clubs with his father in a salsa band as a percussionist (congas).

At the age of 21 he decided to give music production a try. Since then he, has produced music for TV, film, and has worked with unsigned and nominated artists back home in Australia. You can now see Mauricio gigging with his band, "Highly Innappropriate" in different venues in NYC.

VOCAL COACH/ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN

Ana Nedeljkov aka "ANN ANN" is a classically trained singer and pianist, born and raised in Serbia, Europe. She started playing the piano at the age of five. Soon after that, Ana

was sent to music primary school where she obtained both classical and jazz vocal training.

She is currently working on her debut album which will focus on recreating the meaning of POP.

ANN ANN performed and shared the stage with musicians from various genres and parts of the world: Tania Maria and Viva Brazil Quartet, Stereo Mc’s, New Young Pony Club, Jessie J, M.I.A, etc.

Coming from across the ocean, ANN ANN is happy to be at JAMBOX and is a supportive member of the creative team.

LYRICIST/DJ/ASSISTANT ENGINEER

Alex Started DJing at 11 years old, completed Scratch DJ Academy in downtown manhattan. In the process of DJing the next couple of years, started to compose instrumentals (beat making) as well as started writing poetry. Soon enough the poetry turned into songs. Now going by the stage name of (DJ) Mazement who is considered an artist/songwriter, composer & assistant audio engineer after completing a Recording Connection course, and Jambox's own AET Audio Engineering course.


Currently Alex is rapping in a DubStep group "Divinity Low", as well as working on his solo career. Has done performances at places such as Sullivan Hall, The Inkwell, & many more ranging from New York to Las Vegas.Worked with artists such as Donny Goines, Sterling 8 to DJ Rob Swift. In addition to his devotion to working at JAMBOX, and focussing on his own music, He has an extreme passion to help others grow as well.

ASSISTANT ENGINEER

Alexandra Brick, aka “Brick”, is JAMBOX’s newest assistant engineer. Brick is only nineteen years old, but never let age fool you. She graduated with honors from the Institute of Audio Research. From the age of fourteen, Brick has dabbled in freelance for creative services which involved her writing a few songs for the Dora the Explorer video game as well as coming up with ideas for Direct TV commercials. Her most recent accomplishment before being accepted to the JAMBOX team was working on the HBO Latino documentary, “The Portrait of a Fighter.”

Her first love, or maybe obsession, has always been music. At the age of ten, she taught herself how to play the guitar and piano and later on started to play the drums. Always interested in song writing, Brick has a whole library of songs she has composed. As she has grown older, she loves to produce her own electronic music and collaborate with others. Her other interests include writing poetry, traveling, art, and always trying to discover as many new things as she can with everything she does.

The Rest Of  The Rockin' JAMBOX Crew: Nelson Oduro, Kennedy Smith, Andy Gallegos, Thomas Wilkins, Quinn McDonald, Shakeya Francis, Stephanie Lue, Kiana Jackson, Roger Wang, Daniel Rodriguez, Herve Joseph, Pauline Mboyana & Christen Riekert

We want to give big props to our support team. We couldn't do what we do without them!