Corporate
Route ASB - Promotional based on "Route 66." So much freak'n fun!
Jazz, big band swing. Clever lyrics, good vocals, great horn section!
NSC - A surround sound, pyrotechnic, extravaganza with sizzling hot
thumping dance music, hot piano solo.
Spiritual
I Know - Upbeat fun mix of African, Reggae, Indian, and Latin beats with Orchestral, Pop and Jazz influences. Positive & spiritual view with interesting harmonies, instrumentation and great vocals. Vocal style influenced by various Motown and Christian artists, Bob Marley and Disney's The Lion King©. This song will make you feel good!
Love & Faith - Haunting melodies, unconventional song form. Heavily syncopated percussion. Jazz, pop fusion.
Motovational
Building The Future - Retro, funk, Hip-Hop style with Jazz and Rap sections. Excellent vocal ensemble performance. Cleaver integration of corporate vision into lyrics.
The Power - Motivational piece. High energy dance music. Arrangement based on "Everybody Dance Now" by C+C Music Factory for JMP. Great vocal work.
Jazz
Kress Lofts - Smooth, relaxing jazz. Nice piano & horn solos. Sultry and sexy. Written and performed at a fundraiser for equality.
Storm - Composed back in the 90's but the expression is so rich & true, it's a still a home run. Seriously cool Jazz, Pop R&B, slight funky chordal harmonies and melodic rifts. Heavily influenced by Acoustic Alchemy.
Cinematic / Film Score
Tribal Heart - Orchestral cinematic film score with World Music, Western, African and Middle-eastern melodic influences, beats and scales.
The Road Ahead- Orchestral cinematic film score. Tension that transitions to peace and hope.....
Collaborations
Feel The Beat (let it move ya) - Dance beat with African, Jazz, Pop and R & B influences. Co-written and produced with my Paulo Mattioli. Solid vocals By Rika Rai Grier-Fairly.
On My Side - Faith and inspirational message. Written for Joe Class at Contexture Int'l. Composed by Joe Class, Ken Givens and Chuck Mitchell. Excellent collaboration from start to finish. Composing, writing lyrics, tracking, mixing and mastering. Orchestral, Rock, Pop. Great duet.
Television / Commercials
Salt Lake Olympic Hockey Theme - Winter Olympic Hockey Games 2002. High energy rock.
Home Plate Diner - Home Plate Diner commercial. Pop, R&B. Clever play on words, tying the theme to baseball. Catchy music, with a good hook.
Children's Music
Around The World - Jazzy and playful. Easy for kids, yet sophisticated.
Bingo - Bingo was never this much fun! Light and happy Pop with a beat. Slight jazz influence in chords.
Composing ~ Engineering ~ Production.