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Founder & CEO / Studio Director
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 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 he 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.
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Cathy Palmisano
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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.
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R.e.a.P.
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Head 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
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Peter Jorge
Peter Jorge's
Discography |
Senior 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
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B3B3
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Dana Victoria |
Studio Manager/Audio Engineer/Hip Hop
Artist
Ultra urban vibe, intelligent, witty, fly and fun, B3B3 joined the
JAMBOX team after taking the studio's AET Audio Engineering Course
to get her technical abiities up. After showing off her music skills,
we couldn't let her go. Whether she is contributing as a session
lyricist or vocalist to clients, B3B3 has been recognized for her
talent in writing songs, as a rapper extraordinaire, and for her
overall passion and ear for good music. B3B3's been making guest
appearances on a host of hot new releases and recently put out her first music video for her single "WorldView" which was sponsored by Sony Electronics. Her Debut EP Eclectic Method is now available on iTunes or Amazon, straight out of JAMBOX! |
Taylor
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Audio Engineer / Producer
Taylor is a strong, skilled, and passionate Engineer, Producer, Singer, Songwriter, and Musician. She is 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 is trained in everything from Recording Engineering and Live Sound to Sound Design, Post Production, Producing, Performing, and so much more!
Taylor offers a unique bridge between artist and engineer and loves to help artists have a great in-studio experience while helping them record the best tracks possible. She specializes in Rock, Acoustic, Pop, Jazz, Classical, R&B, Gospell, and SO much more. If you are looking for an efficent, comfortable, and productive session; Taylor is the one for you. |
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Zephrah Soto
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Guitarist / Vocalist
Zephrah Soto is a singer/songwriter with a passion for music and a love for R&B and Pop. Zephrah, only 17 years old, shows her talent at the prestigious Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School (THE FAME SCHOOL), where many of their graduates have achieved much success. |
Alisa Smith
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School Tour Director
Alisa majored in Music Industry and Performance at Ramapo College
of New Jersey. |
The Rest Of The Rockin'
JAMBOX Crew: Mauricio Battistella, Alex Cooper, Vanessa Nimons, Mike Sabri
Wanna give big props to our support
team. We couldn't do what we do without them! |
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