Tracksheets: An Avatar Studios Newsletter

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Avatar Studios Newsletter
     Grammy Awards Special Issue 2003

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Visit us at http://www.AvatarStudios.net
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IN THIS ISSUE

1. Avatar Studios Celebrates 21 Grammy Nominated Recordings
2. Creative Community News
3. "Hall of Fame" Photo
4. Session News
5. Quick Mentions
6. Book a Session / Contact Us / Feedback
7. About Avatar Studios
8. Subscribe / Unsubscribe

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Welcome to the special Grammy Award issue of Avatar Studio's 
electronic newsletter called AVATAR TRACKSHEETS.  This year, the 
Grammy Awards will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York on 
Sunday, February 23rd.  Watch for various Grammy Events scheduled 
throughout the City if you happen to be in town.


1. AVATAR STUDIOS CELEBRATES 21 GRAMMY NOMINATED RECORDINGS

When the 2003 Grammy nominations were announced recently, the staff 
at New York's pre-eminent recording venue AVATAR STUDIOS was thrilled 
to discover that 21 prospective winners had recorded all or part of 
their potentially award winning albums at the facility.  The 45th 
Grammy Awards will take place in New York this year.  Avatar salutes 
the artists nominated and wishes them the best of luck at the Awards.

Among the Grammy nominated artists who have utilized the AVATAR state 
of the art studios are: Sheryl Crow (Best Female Pop Vocal 
Performance, Best Female Rock Vocal Performance, Best Rock Album), 
Natalie Cole & Diana Krall (Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals), 
Elvis Costello (Best Male Rock Vocal Performance and Best Rock 
Album), Foxy Brown (Best Female Rap Solo Performance), The John 
Scofield Band (Best Contemporary Jazz Album), and Herbie Hancock 
(Best Jazz Instrumental Solo). For a complete list of AVATAR-related 
nominees, go to http://www.avatarstudios.net/news/45thGrammys.html.


2. CREATIVE COMMUNITY NEWS

=> Avatar Adds Jerry Barnes to the Mix
Avatar Studios welcomes Jerry Barnes, renowned bassist, songwriter, 
and engineer / producer.  Jerry will work on various projects in his 
new Studio H located on the 3rd floor, and utilize Avatar's recording 
rooms as well as its professional staff support as necessary.  As a 
musician, Jerry Barnes has worked with recording artists such as 
Roberta Flack, Chaka Khan, Carly Simon, Bette Midler and Vanessa 
Williams.  Jerry also is a prolific songwriter.  He often 
collaborates with his sister, Katreese, a singer, songwriter and 
piano player who's been in the SNL band for the last year and 
recently toured with Sting.  Together, they have written songs for 
artists such as Chaka Khan, Roberta Flack, Tony Terry, Deodato, Gwen 
Guthrie and Chuck Mangione.  They also have produced albums for some 
of these artists as well.


3. "HALL OF FAME" PHOTO

=> In this issue, we feature the photo of Tibetan Monks in Studio B. 
The Tibetan Monks were on tour of the U.S. and happened to be in New 
York.  Someone in the session in Studio B knew the coordinator of the 
monks and had them come in to the studio.  They showed up in full 
monk attire and with their radongs.  While they were in Studio B, 
they blessed the room for us.  Check out the photos at 
http://www.AvatarStudios.net/aboutus/gallery.html.


4. SESSION NEWS

=> Producer Luke Ebbin and engineer Gary Tole were recently in 
tracking for an upcoming release by new Arista act WAKEFIELD.  Peter 
Doris assisted.

=> Grammy winning engineer, Al Schmitt, recently came in to record a 
new record by Japanese sensation MIWA YOSHIDA, singer of the 
multi-Platinum group Dreams Come True.  Jeff Shaw produced.  Peter 
Doris assisted.

=> Sony Music Japan / Village Records and producer Yasohachi "88" 
Itoh were recently in recording a new disc by WILL BOULWARE, 
featuring Steve Gadd, Anthony Jackson, and Phoebe Snow.  The project 
was recorded in 5.1 Surround using the Sony DSD format.  Engineer 
David Baker was assisted by Peter Doris.

=> Octone / J Records artist MICHAEL TOLCHER recently tracked a new 
release with producer David Schoner and engineer Chris Shaw.  Anthony 
Ruotolo assisted.

=> Producer Jim Beard recently recorded MIKE STERN's new album for 
Escapade Records with engineer Phil Magnotti assisted by Aya Takemura.

=> Verve legend, SHIRLEY HORN recently was in mixing a new disc, 
engineered by David Baker with Brian Montgomery assisting.

=> Grammy nominee engineer / producer Jay Newland (Norah Jones) 
recently in Studio D mixing and tracking vocals with legendary 
vocalist, ABBEY LINCOLN, for Verve France.  Peter Doris assisted.

=> AARON NEVILLE visited to cut a record for Verve Records.  Rob 
Mounsey produced and Dave O'Donnell engineered the sessions to Pro 
Tools.  Aya Takemura assisted.

=> Def Jam artist K FOX was in recording strings and horns for the 
upcoming release.  Engineering was Niko Bolas with help from 
assistant engineer Brian Montgomery.

=> Grammy Award winning producer Andrew Lippa was in producing music 
for the upcoming release of LEGALLY BLONDE II for MGM Studios.  Vince 
Caro engineered the sessions assisted by Aya Takemura.

=> PATTY SCIALFA was in with Grammy winning engineer Trina Shoemaker 
putting the finishing touches on her album.  Ross Petersen assisted 
the string sessions.

=> Telarc Records was in to record McCOY TYNER and MONTY ALEXANDER 
TRIO using Sony's DSD format.  Telarc's Jack Renner and Elaine 
Martone engineered and produced respectively, with assistance from 
Aya Takemura and Peter Doris.

=> JON BON JOVI visited his old haunt with producer Gregg Wattenberg. 
Jon cut vocals and guitar for his next single off the new album with 
Wattenberg.  Ross Petersen assisted.

=> Atlantic Records' LINDA EDER recorded orchestra and big band for 
an upcoming release produced by Jeremy Roberts.  Engineering was 
Frank Filipetti assisted by Brian Montgomery.

=> Avatar resident producers / writers Full Force Productions mixed 
tracks for an upcoming LIL' KIM record for Atlantic.  Josh Wilbur 
engineered the mixes assisted by Brian Montgomery.

=> ECM Records' DAVE HOLLAND recorded his Big Band.  Engineering was 
James Farber assisted by Brian Montgomery.

=> Producer Jeff Bova produced a track for the upcoming BLONDIE 
album.  Jeff was in with engineer Paul Logus and assistant Ross 
Petersen to cut vocals and guitars.


5. QUICK MENTIONS

=> Showcases
Avatar has done a few showcases for bands as well as record labels. 
The atmosphere of the studio and support service that we offer, make 
Avatar the ideal place to showcase bands.  Labels that recently had 
showcases include Island, Sony, RCA and many others.  Contact Tino 
for further details at 
mailto:Tino@AvatarStudios.net?subject=showcases_from_newsletter.

=> Sample Surround Mixing Sessions
Avatar would like to support engineers who want to experiment and try 
their hand in mixing in Surround.  If you are interested and a room 
is available, Avatar will work with you to help facilitate this. 
Contact Tino for further details at 
mailto:Tino@AvatarStudios.net?subject=sample_surround_mix_from_newsletter.


6. BOOK A SESSION / CONTACT US / FEEDBACK

=> To book a session, call Tino at (212) 765-7500 or email him at 
mailto:Tino@AvatarStudios.net?subject=book_from_newsletter.

=>We welcome any feedback you might have regarding our newsletter or 
the services that we offer.  For feedback: 
mailto:clientservices@AvatarStudios.net?subject=feedback_from_newsletter. 


7. ABOUT AVATAR STUDIOS

Avatar Studios, formerly known as Power Station, is a 
33,000-square-foot multi-room facility on Manhattan's west side 
dedicated to providing the highest possible quality audio recording 
services to the recording industry. The studio houses four premier 
recording rooms containing Neve 8068, two SSL 9000Js and a Neve VRP. 
The four rooms are equipped with four ISDN lines per room and a 
remote recording session can be set up at a moment's notice.  AVATAR 
also has a Pro Tools editing suite available.

History: http://AvatarStudios.net/aboutus/history.html
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