Friends

DANIEL RODRIGUEZ

PRODUCER & MENTOR

Daniel is known to many as the “singing policeman”— the New York City cop who helped bring healing and hope to America after the September 11 terrorist attacks. He has trained under Placido Domingo’s tutelage, recorded several albums, and appeared in operas and symphony concerts around the world.

Daniel has co-produced most of his own recordings, but ‘Songbirds’ is his first leap of faith as sole Producer.

Daniel Rodriguez

DAVE RIDEAU

ENGINEER & MENTOR

Dave Rideau is a three-time Grammy nominee who has been making smash hits with top recording artists for more than twenty years. The Los Angeles based producer and engineer has earned dozens of gold and platinum records for his work with the most successful producers in the industry, including the Grammy winning duo, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. Rideau’s work with international artists has taken him to Europe, Japan, China and Brazil.

His discography includes: Sting, TLC, Janet Jackson, Yolanda Adams, Brenda Russell, Earth Wind and Fire, George Benson, Tom Scott, Al Jarreau, Kirk Franklin and Wayne Brady. He is also a regular contributor to the publications Pro Audio Review, Audio Media and Mix magazine.

Dave Rideau

MIKE GARSON

ARRANGER & PIANIST

Mike created the arrangements for   ‘Across the Universe’,   ‘Four Seasons In One Day’,   ‘Be’,   ‘The Rose’,  ‘Saved By Grace’,

From Bach to Bowie, east coast to west coast, piano keyboards to computer keyboards, Mike Garson has worked to make the world a more creative, compassionate and compelling place. He remains a man of many talents and limitless inspiration. No artistic medium is off-limits to this avant-garde individual to whom the word “no” is quickly transformed into the word “now.”

Mike’s reputation for creativity and quality has seen him collaborate with modern icons Trent Reznor, Billly Corgan, Seal & No Doubt.

Mike is perhaps best known for his relationship with David Bowie, which began after he played only eight bars for Mick Ronson in late 1971. He was then asked to join David Bowie’s first North American tour and the rest is history.

Embracing the idea of creative, spiritual and professional growth, Mike continues to explore new avenues through which he can use his multifaceted talents to provide healing, enjoyment and inspiration to people. To date, Mike has composed over 4000 pieces of music and touched countless people with his motivational music.

Mike Garson

TIM HEINTZ

ARRANGER.

Tim created the arrangements for   ‘No Frontiers’,   ‘I Need You To Turn To’,   ‘You Would Have Loved This’,  and  ‘Songbird’.

He is an extraordinary musician, composer & arranger who has worked with Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, George Benson, Dionne Warwick & Lee Ann Rimes. His work spans songwriting, film scoring, commercials, theme parks and live performance.

KATHI CRAIG

SINGER & MOTHER

Kathi makes a special guest appearance in ‘The Rose’, a song that she has sung with her daughters for many years. She is a respected Performer, Teacher & Director living and working in New Zealand.

Kathi Craig

RON BOUSTEAD

MASTERING

Ron’s reputation as a detail-oriented, versatile, easy to work with engineer with a musician’s ear, has gained him a wide-ranging and loyal following worldwide. In addition to mastering hundreds of projects by singer-songwriters, jazz artists, and rock bands at all levels of notoriety, Ron has had the privilege of cutting CD and Vinyl masters for artists like Prince, Rolling Stones, Seal, Kiss, R.E.M., Johnny Cash, Aerosmith, Beck, and a host of other hugely successful artists.

DON Q HANNAH

PHOTO ENHANCEMENT

Don Q. Hannah has flourished in both technical and creative endeavors. He wrote the musical score for the Academy Award® nominated film, Tuesday Morning Ride, starring Ruby Dee and Bill Cobbs. More recently, Don has ventured into photography and filmmaking. Don is also affiliated with Film Solutions, LLC, where he is the resident photography guru and project manager for PhotoKillOnline.