Andy Kravitz

Andy Kravitz
Born (1966-06-24) June 24, 1966
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Genres Rock
Occupation(s) Drummer, engineer, producer, songwriter
Instruments Drums
Years active 1986–present
Associated acts New White Trash
Theoretical 5

ANDY KRAVITZ Born June 24 1966 Is a Grammy and RIAA recognized, Internationally known, 45 time multi-platinum award-winning Music, Remixer, Drummer, Engineer, Multi Instrumentalist,Film Producer, Dove Awarded, Juno Awarded Artist and Songwriter. He is CEO and Founder of the now legendary "STUDIO FOUR WEST" Music, Film and Post Production-Audio & Video Recording services based in Venice Beach CA. Andy's extensive background in Music, Film, Audio Production, Mixing, Mastering, Artist Development is hard to find in one individual. He has Contributed his talents to a wide and Eclectic range of Internationally Known Award winning Projects and Artists. Recognized by the Recording Academy, and the P&E wing For Engineering Grammy-winning recordings gathering more than 22 nominations for his contributions to ground breaking projects,including "Desperado" "soundtrack of the year" with the legendary Los Lobos and Alongside Director Robert Rodriquez. Selected Credits include: Lana Del Rey, Robert Rodriguez "Desperado", The Rolling Stones, Imogen Heap, Sting, Billy Joel, Joan Osborne, James Taylor, Taj Mahal, Life Of Agony, Mina Caputo, Neptune Darlings, Phil Ramone, Carlos Nino, Billy Bob Thornton, Tommy Thayer-KISS, Cypress Hill, Dionne Warwick, Damon Elliott, NomaD, Figi, Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, Kriss Kross, Darius Rucker 'Hootie', The Fugees, Shawn Colvin, Louise Goffin, The Cut Chemist, Kamasi Washington, Dwight Trible, Farmer Dave, John Goodwin "Crazy Heart", Will Smith, Isaac Hayes, Dishwalla, Los Lobos,Making Movies, Daryl Hall, Robbie Williams, Julianna Hatfield, John Lennon & Yoko Ono, Amy Grant & Vince Gill, Robbie Krieger, David Bromberg, Peter Asher, Willie Chambers, Midge Ure, Desmond Child, Etta James, Soloman Burke,Kid frost, Mellow man Ace, The Wailing Souls, David Kahne, Fish Bone, Trulio Discracious, Pee Shy, Largo, Rick Chertoff, Phil and Joe Nicolo,Kurt Vile, Peter Baumann, Ouiwey Collins, Kevin "The Caveman" Shirley, Shane, Jack Douglas, Cash Money and Marvelous, G Love & Special Sauce, G Love and the Philly Cartel, Joe Chicarelli, Steve Berlin, Ed Stasium, Niel Dorfsman, Fishbone, CEB, Kristen Vigard, Dexter Story, Miguel Atwood Ferguson,Frmer Dave, Jamael Williams, Bilal Oliver, Adam Lasher, Mr Meech, Ernest Hummingbird, Big Chief, The Hooters, Graham Alexander, Michael Frante',Spearhead, Deantoni Parks, Steven DiJoseph, Making Movies, Nikki Lund, Rick Boston, EDX, New White Trash, Michael Ruppert, Stevie lix, Vinnie Caggiano, Boiler Room, Tovi Cali, TJ Tindle, Bunny Sigler, Micha Nelson, Insects vs Robots, 3 X Dope, Amanda Marshall, RuffHouse Records, Venice Philharmonic, The Cheeters, Barry"the fish"Melton, Cool C, Steady B, Natural Hi Fi, Arthur Barrow, Theoretical Five, Svetlana, Scot Storch, Madd Crop, Hundred Year Flood, Roshanna Coy, Urge Overkill,Peter Baumann, Tangerine Dream, Blue Room, Hall and Oats and many more! Credited for Programming, percussion and remixing the Grammy-winning "Pop Album of the Year" for James Taylor "Hourglass" with Joe and Phil Nicolo, Drums and Percussion on Joan Osborne's "Relish" nominated for Record of the Year; "Rock Album of the Year" the Rolling Stone's "VooDoo Lounge" in which Andy played Drums, Percussion and remixed with the Butcher Brothers. Andy received a Grammy Nomination in 2010 for his participation on "Best Pop Instrumental Album" by Robbie Krieger of the Doors entitled "Singularity" (with Andy on drums and percussion). Andy co-engineered and played drums for best new artist Grammy nominee Shawn Colvin "Cover Girl" with Producer David Kahne, co-engineered and received a nomination for "Record of the Year" for Billy Joel "The River of Dreams" and played drums, percussion and co-mixed the hit song "All About Soul". Andy programmed drums for "Sound Track of the Year, for "King of New York", engineered and played percussion on "Reggae Album of the Year" for The Wailing Souls "All Over The World", production, co-engineering, and drums on best compilation "No Alternative" including Urge Overkill (pulp fiction) and as a member of G-LOVE & the Philly Cartel, co-engineered and played percussion on best new "Artist" and "Record of the Year" Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince (Will Smith),"Girls Ain't Nothing But Trouble". In 2010, Andy was elected as a Governor for the Philadelphia Chapter of the Grammys,The Recording Academy, NARAS and is an active committee member for the Producer & Engineer Wing. As A songwriter, Andy has co-penned chart topping hits including the #1 Contemporary Christian hit single for Jaci Velazquez "Glory" (12 weeks at #1@ radio) earning two Dove awards. Andy co-wrote the #5 Canadian hit single "If I Didn't Have You" for Amanda Marshall's "Tuesdays Child" CD with Eric Bazillian "one of us" going 3X Platinum in Canada and earning three Juno award nominations for "Songwriter of The Year", "Album of The Year", and "Best Performance by a Female Vocalist".He has co-written songs with the legendary Taj Mahal, Lana Del Rey, John Goodwin ("Crazy Heart", T-Bone Burnett), Michael Frante' and Spearhead, Simon Townshend (The Who), Scott Storch, Eric Bazilian (Joan Osborne,The Hooters), Kameron Houff, Bunny Sigler; and with Frank Zappa Alumni: Arthur Barrow, Tommy Mars, Warren Cuccurullo, Theoretical 5, Big Chief, and Patrick O'Hearn. Andy's Drumming and Percussion credits are extensive. He has performed on thousands of recording sessions and helped to generate more than 600 million CD record sales and endless Digital Downloads worldwide. Working as Staff Producer and independent A & R for Sony Music & Ruffhouse Records Columbia Promotions 1993-2003, Andy helped move over 100 million units in CD sales through Sony Music and Ruffhouse Distribution with artists like, Kriss Kross, Cypress Hill, Jermaine Dupree, Lauryn Hill and The Fugees. He has Recorded Produced and Performed on more than 75 Classic hip hop records. Whether he’s creating music with new Emerging artists or seasoned professionals, independent groups or signed established acts, Andy has the ability and proven track record to put it all together -for you.

Early life

Andy Kravitz was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]

Career

In 1992, Kravitz played with Kris Kross on Totally Krossed Out,[2] and with former Fleetwood Mac guitarist and singer Rick Vito's on his debut solo album, King of Hearts, on the songs "Desireé" and "Honey Love". In 1993, he produced Urge Overkill's fourth album, Saturation.[3] In 1995, Kravitz played with Joan Osborne on her second album, Relish,[4] and co-produced Dishwalla's debut album, Pet Your Friends.[5] In 1996, he played with Cypress Hill on their EP, Unreleased and Revamped.[6] In 1998, Kravitz played with Imogen Heap on her debut album, iMegaphone.[7] In 1999, he co-produced Simon Townshend's album, Animal Soup.[8]

In 2000, Kravitz co-produced Juliana Hatfield's fourth album, Beautiful Creature.[9] In 2010, he played with a local free jazz group formed by Warren Cuccurullo called Theoretical 5 in Mar Vista, Los Angeles with Frank Zappa alumni Arthur Barrow (bass), Tommy Mars (keyboards, vocals), and Larry Klimas (saxophone).[10] In 2011, Kravitz collaborated with Michael Tearson and Tom Hampton on Tearson's debut album, Stuff That Works.[11]

New White Trash

New White Trash was a downtempo acoustic rock band formed by Kravitz and Michael Ruppert,[12] singer Kristen Vigard, and guitarist Doug Lewis.[13] The band released two albums, Doublewide (2011)[14] and Age of Authority (2013).[15][16] Following Ruppert's suicide in 2014, the band announced its intention to release a tribute album.[16] Beyond the Rubicon was released on December 11, 2014.[17]

Charts and awards

  • The Wailing Souls (1992), All Over the World, Andy Kravitz (percussion) , reached #7 on Billboard's Top World Music Albums and #40 on Top Heatseekers.[18]
  • Billy Joel (1993), River of Dreams, Andy Kravitz (percussion) , peaked at #1 on the Billboard 200[19] and was nominated for Album of the Year.[20]
  • Urge Overkill (1993), Saturation, Andy Kravitz (editing, producer) , reached #2 on Top Heatseekers and #146 on the Billboard 200.[21]
  • Shawn Colvin (1994), Cover Girl, Andy Kravitz (drums) , reached #48 on the Billboard 200[22] and was nominated for Best Contemporary Folk Album.[23]
  • Joan Osborne (1995), Relish, Andy Kravitz (drums, percussion) , reached #1 on Top Heatseekers and #9 on the Billboard 200[24] and was nominated for Album of the Year.[25]

Selected discography

Drums and percussion
  • Steady B (1987). What's My Name. Jive.
  • Kris Kross (1992). Totally Krossed Out. Ruffhouse/Columbia.
  • The Goats (1992). Tricks of the Shade. Ruffhouse/Columbia.
  • The Wailing Souls (1992). All Over the World. Chaos Recordings.
  • Billy Joel (1993). River of Dreams. Columbia.
  • Spearhead (1994). Home. Capitol.
  • Shawn Colvin (1994). Cover Girl. Columbia.
  • Schoolly D (1994). Welcome to America. Ruffhouse/Columbia.
  • The Rolling Stones (1994). Love Is Strong. Virgin. ("Love Is Strong (Joe the Butcher Club Remix)")
  • Joan Osborne (1995). Relish. Blue Gorilla Records/Mercury.
  • Cypress Hill (1996). Unreleased and Revamped (EP). Ruffhouse/Columbia.
  • Imogen Heap (1998). iMegaphone. Almo Sounds.
  • New White Trash (2011). Doublewide. Venice Arts Club.
  • New White Trash (2013). Age of Authority. Venice Arts Club.
  • New White Trash (2014). Beyond the Rubicon. Venice Arts Club.
Producer
  • Urge Overkill (1993). Saturation. Geffen.
  • Dishwalla (1995). Pet Your Friends. A&M Records.
  • Simon Townshend (1999). Animal Soup. Stir Music.
  • Juliana Hatfield (2000). Beautiful Creature. Zoë Records/Island Records.
  • Lana Del Rey (2008). "Come When You Call Me America" Unreleased.
Writer
  • Lana Del Rey (2008). "Come When You Call Me America" Unreleased.
Videos
  • New White Trash (2011). Realize the Lie. Venice Arts Club. Retrieved 2015-05-02.
  • New White Trash (2012). Hello Life. Venice Arts Club. Retrieved 2015-05-03.

Notes

  1. ↑ "Andy Kravitz Blog | Modern Drummer Magazine". Modern Drummer Magazine. 2008-11-20. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
  2. ↑ Kris Kross 1992.
  3. ↑ Urge Overkill 1993.
  4. ↑ Joan Osborne 1995.
  5. ↑ Dishwalla 1995.
  6. ↑ Cypress Hill 1996.
  7. ↑ Imogen Heap 1998.
  8. ↑ Simon Townshend 1999.
  9. ↑ Juliana Hatfield 2000.
  10. ↑ Zuppardo 2010.
  11. ↑ Six 2011.
  12. ↑ Ruppert 2012.
  13. ↑ Blake 2010.
  14. ↑ New White Trash 2011.
  15. ↑ New White Trash 2013.
  16. 1 2 Lewis 2014.
  17. ↑ New White Trash 2014.
  18. ↑ All Over the World at AllMusic.
  19. ↑ River of Dreams at AllMusic.
  20. ↑ Hochman 1994.
  21. ↑ Saturation at AllMusic.
  22. ↑ Cover Girl at AllMusic.
  23. ↑ Associated Press 1995.
  24. ↑ Relish at AllMusic.
  25. ↑ Crowe 1996.

References

  • Associated Press (January 6, 1995). "Nominees for Grammy Awards Named". Deseret News. Retrieved 2015-05-06.
  • Blake, Doug (video interview) (2010). Andy Kravitz and the New White Trash. Venice Arts Club / Smartchannel.TV.
  • Brennen-Bethel, Cara (August 10, 2010). "Grammy winning producer sees magic in local band". Bahamas Local. Retrieved 2015-05-04.
  • Crowe, Jerry (January 5, 1996). "The 38th Annual Grammy Nominations: The Grammys' New Vitalogy". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2015-05-06.
  • Foster, R. Daniel (October 25, 2014). "Life in the Venice Bordello". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2015-05-04.
  • Hochman, Steve (January 1, 1994). "The 36th Grammy Nominations: Grammy Nods: The Populists Lead the Way: Awards: Sting, who already has 10 Grammys, earns six nominations. The competition includes Whitney Houston, Billy Joel and R.E.M." Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2015-05-06.
  • Lewis, Doug (July 20, 2014). "Beyond The Rubicon – StartJoin Hosts Fund Drive For Mike Ruppert Tribute Album". Venice Arts Club. Retrieved 2015-04-30.
  • Ruppert, Michael C. (March 10, 2012). "New White Trash Music Project". New White Trash: Music of the Post-Paradigm. Retrieved 2015-05-02.
  • Six, Jim (August 12, 2011). "Tearson finds 'Stuff That Works' for first CD". NJ.com. New Jersey On-Line LLC. Retrieved 2015-05-04.
  • Zuppardo, Salvo (2010). "Cut Me From The Mirror: I Came Back To You". Duranasty.com. Retrieved 2015-05-04.
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