Confidential(GRP\u002F1988)1. Sabariah (Jinda)2. The Effect (Minucci)3. Confidential (Minucci)4. My Place In The Sun (Minucci)5. Big Night Out (Szakcsi\u002FJinda\u002FMinucci)6. Let’s Go Downtown (Minucci\u002FBailey)7. Diamond In The Sand (Szakcsi\u002FJinda)8. Nature Boy (Minucci\u002FJinda)9. Secret Storm (Pts. 1 & 2) (Minucci)Publishers:Chieli Music (ASCAP)Jinji Music (ASCAP)Turtlecreek Music (ASCAP)Vic’s Slic Music (BMI)MusiciansChieli Minucci…….electric and acoustic guitars, guitar synth, keyboardsGeorge Jinda George Jinda…….Chinese double bells, sound discs, whistles, caxixis, Englehart bells, claves, triangle, shaker, finger cymbals, sound discs, shekere, tuned temple blocks, cowbells, ganza, woodblocks, bongos, drums (brushes…), Udu drums, sleighbells, Brazilian tambourin, timbales, china cymbals, crash cymbals, energy chime, chime tree, triangle, roto chimeOmar Hakim……drumsRodney Holmes……drumsVince Loving…..bassVictor Bailey….bassMichael Bearden…..keyboardsKenny Werner…….keyboardsSzakcsi…..acoustic grand pianoBemshi…..vocalsSam Butler…..vocalsProduced by Chieli Minucci and George JindaCo-Producer: Paul WickliffeExecutive Producers: Dave Grusin & Larry RosenArrangements by Chieli MinucciRecorded and Mixed 10-12\u002F1988 at Skyline Studios, NYC and Horizon Studios, NJ, by Paul WickliffeAssistant engineer: Keith FreedmanEdited by Mike Landy and Chieli Minucci at The Review Room, NYCMastering by Ted Jensen @ Sterling Sound, NYC____________________________________________full bio informationChieli Minucci was born and raised in NYC. Son of Catherine & Ulpio Minucci (concert pianist\u002Fcomposer, who wrote the 50s hit, Domani (Julius LaRosa), A Thousand Thoughts of You, and Felicia (both Nat King Cole). Chieli grew up in Queens, NY, where he still resides today. He began music early on, studying classical piano from the age of 5, and eventually switched over to guitar at 8. He was continually surrounded by the sound of music, through his father’s piano playing, and composing, which was to play a key role in his musical future as a writer himself.At age 13 he joined neighborhood friends to form the band, Taurus, which stayed together for about 3 years. Chieli did a great deal of performing and traveling with this band, performing regularly on the Italian Line Cruise ships during Christmas and Easter school holidays, as well as countless school dances and parties, as well as local bars. It was during these teen years that he developed his love for performing, writing, singing, and traveling, all through music.He attended Ithaca College in upstate NY, where he initially majored in music, studying classical guitar, but eventually settled in as an English major. He continued studying music theory, history, solfeggio, composition, and big band arranging, as well as joining various local groups: Amethyst, a folk\u002Fpop trio; The New Band, his first foray into fusion-jazz\u002Frock; Fast Food, a new wave vocal\u002Frock group; Colombo, a Brazilian trio; and finally, a long stint in Gumbo, an original instrumental\u002Ffusion rock quartet. The college life gave Chieli an opportunity to be a part of many diverse musical situations, which was key in his future as a composer\u002Fguitarist.Following college he returned to NYC, studying composition privately with Nicolas Flagello. From ages 23 through 25 Minucci worked with many acts: The Commotion, Fran Eckhart, China Davis Band, Sapho, as well as continuing to write his own music, in particular, pop vocal music, for which he teamed up with lyricists Bobby Matthews and Norman Simon. He performed in various groups, including a two-year stint with Eartha Kitt, and eventually The B.B. & Q. Band (Capital), as well as a brief run with the Lou Reed Band, which featured the rhythm section of Fernando Saunders on bass, as well as J.T. Lewis on drums. (soon to become the first rhythm section lineup of Special EFX). Chieli performed at the original Farm Aid concert with Lou Reed as well. It was during this period that he met Hungarian drummer\u002Fpercussionist, George Jinda.Soon after meeting George, the two musicians formed Special Delivery, which landed a recording contract in 1982 with Keytone Records, in Holland. Their first LP, simply entitled, Special EFX was eventually picked up for USA distribution by GRP Records (Larry Rosen\u002FDave Grusin) in NYC. By 1984 Special EFX (newly renamed) had its first US release out in the stores, and the band began its present adventures in touring and performing. Since then Special EFX has recorded 17 CDs, and Chieli has recorded 6 solo CDs on his own. ‘Chieli Minucci with Special EFX’ is still touring regularly.Chieli has been busy in a wide variety of musical projects, which include recording and performing with top pop artists Celine Dion, Lionel Richie, Jennifer Lopez, Jewel, Mark Anthony, Jessica Simpson, Anastasia and others….as well as jazz\u002Fpop artists Bobby Caldwell, Marion Meadows, Jay Beckenstein, Kim Waters, Alex Bugnon, Gerald Veasley, Lao Tizer, Nestor Torez, Bob Baldwin, and many others.Chieli also has a multimedia website, ChieliMusic.com, which features video, multiple soundclips, individual song downloads from all 26 CDs, as well as all biographical material, full electronic press-kit, etc…________________________________________DISCOGRAPHYARTIST\u002FPRODUCERChieli Minucci CDs* Shanachie Entertainment releasesSweet Surrender (2007)Got It Goin’ On (2005)Night Grooves (2003)Sweet On You (2002)* JVC Records releasesIt’s Gonna Be Good (1998)Renaissance (2009 & 1996)Jewels (1995)* ChieliMusic online releasesWithout You (2010 – ChieliMusic)Travels (2009- Watchfire Music)East Of The Sun (2009 – Watchfire Music)Solos, Duos, & Trios (2008)Pop Today (2008)Raspberry & Cream (2008)Drippings (2008)______________Special EFX CDs\u002FDVDsWithout You (2010)* Shanachie releasesSweet Surrender (2007)A Night With Chieli Minucci & Special EFX (2006)Party (2003)Butterfly (2001)Masterpiece (1999)* JVC Records releasesBody Language (1995)Catwalk (1994)Play (1993)* GRP Records releasesCollection (1993)Global Village (1992)Peace Of The World (1991)Just Like Magic (1990)Confidential (1989)Double Feature (1988)Mystique (1987)Slice Of Life (1986)Modern Manners (1985)Special EFX (1984)_______________Smooth Jazz: Pure Pleasure Shanachie\u002F1999Flavors Of Jazz JVC\u002F1997Musicland & GRP: Got What’s Hot In Jazz GRP\u002F1992The GRP Album GRP\u002F2001Jay Beckenstein “Sunrise” & “Lookin’ Up” Windham Hill\u002F2000from Eye ContactWindham Hill A Jazz Noel 1999“Magic” & “Joyous”The Very Best Of Smooth Jazz Guitar Shanachie\u002F1998“Anything & Everything”GRP Christmas Volume 1 GRP\u002F1988Collection___________________PRODUCER\u002FGUITARISTLao TizerPassages – Tizer\u002F2009Golden Soul – Frathouse Records\u002F2001Short Play – LA Sound\u002F1997Jay Beckenstein‘Sunrise’ – Windham Hill\u002F2000‘Looking Up’‘I’ve Been Waiting’Rick RhodesNow You See It, Now You Don’t – Polystar\u002F1994Indian Summer – Polystar\u002F1995Deep in the Night – Beanbag\u002F1998Kim Pensyl – Eyes Of WonderGRP\u002F1992Deborah Henson-ConantThe Art Of Harp (Vol. 1) – International Harp Festival 1996Caught In The Act – GRP\u002F1990Talking Hands – GRP\u002F1991Budapest – White Cat\u002FUnity\u002F1992Heather Mullen – Heather MullenEastwest\u002F1992___________________GUITARIST CREDITSCeline DionOne Heart Sony\u002F2003A New Day Has Come Sony\u002F2002Collector’s Series, Vol. 1 2000These Are Special Times 550 Music\u002FEpic\u002F1998Let’s Talk About Love (Australia) 1998You Only Love OnceLionel Richie ”To Love A Woman”Island Def Jam\u002F2002Mark Anthony – MendedColumbia\u002F2002“Tragedy”Donna Summer – I WillSony\u002F2003Jennifer Lopez J to Tha L-O!: The RemixesPaula Atherton-Groove With Me2009LaChanze-Love2009Linda Ciofalo – Dancing With Johnny2010Project Synchrony – Rick Nichols2008 (Linking Point)Robbie Kumalo – Music is My Friend2007Bob BaldwinNarada\u002F2003The American Spirit: A Smooth Jazz Celebration“America The Beautiful” & “Star Spangled Banner”Nestor Torres – My Latin SoulShanachie\u002F2002“Smooth” & “Hero”AnastaciaFreak Of Nature Sony\u002F2002Not That Kind Sony\u002F1999Kevin Toni – StrutShanachie\u002F2001John Favicchia – DharmaFav Music\u002F2001True Vibe – True VibeEssential\u002FZomba\u002F2001David Mann – TouchEncoded\u002F2001Jessica Simpson – IrresistibleSony\u002F2001Tin Tin Out – Anybody’s’ GuessVirgin\u002F2000Celeste – This Is Your Life -Ministry Of Sound\u002FUK\u002F2000Carman Heart of a ChampionSparrow\u002F EMI Christian Group\u002F2000Steelye Dan Tribute No Static At AllSamson\u002F2000“Josie” (w\u002F Dave Koz)Rosie O’Donnell A Rosie ChristmasSony\u002F2000“Winter Wonderland” (with Donny Osmond)Club 1600“Stay”Encoded\u002FN2K\u002F2000Samantha Sima- IdentityGenie Entertainment\u002F2000Tre-O – Music of the HeartSony\u002F1999“Seventeen”Tom Browne – R ‘N’ BrowneHip Bop\u002F1999Giselle d’Cole -G iselle D’ColeSony\u002FDisco1999Jewel Joy: A Holiday CollectionAtlantic\u002F1999MyaCaliente\u002FAtlantic\u002F1999Gerald Veasley -Love Letters (wrote “Hypnotize”)Heads Up\u002F1999Jennifer Lopez – On The 6“Promise Me You’ll Try”Work\u002FSony\u002F1999Backstreet Boys – Millennium“I Need You Tonight”Jive\u002FZomba\u002F1999Russell Gunn – Ethnomusicology (Vol. 1)Atlantic\u002F1998Ginette Reno – Love Is AllAttic Records Limited\u002F1998Mercedes Hall – Somewhere In Town1998Sola – HauntsAlso Productions\u002F1998Marion Meadows – Pleasure“Unchain My Heart”Sire\u002FDiscovery\u002F1998Nicole Renee – Nicole ReneeAtlantic\u002F1998“Memorabilia”Bakithi Kumalo – San BonanSiam\u002F1998Armsted Christian – The Wave Is ComingSiam\u002F1998Will Downing – Invitation OnlyMercury\u002F1997Slim Mann – Secret RendezvousEncoded\u002F1997Angela Bofill – Love in Slow MotionShanachie\u002F1996Chaka Khan Epiphany:The Best Of Chaka Khan Warner Bros.“Your Love Is All I Know” 1996Voyeur Boulevard Columbia\u002F1996Lionel Hampton – For the Love of MusicMo Jazz\u002F1996E.Y.C. – I Feel ItMCA\u002F1996“In The Beginning”Billy Mann – Billy MannA&M\u002F1996Jenny Burton – The Jenny Burton Experience”Voiceworks\u002F1995Mark Johnson – Mark JohnsonJVC\u002F1994Mavis Staple – The VoiceWarner Bros.\u002FPaisley Park\u002F1993Christoph Spendel – Cool StreetTCB\u002F1993Noel Pointer – Never Lose Your HeartShanachie\u002FCachet\u002F1993Bemshi – Woman ChildCapitol\u002F1992Gabor Kristof – The Fast LaneChampagne\u002F1989Omar Hakim – Rhythm LoveGRP\u002F1989Roberta Flack – OasisAtlantic\u002F1988Lala – LalaArista\u002F1987The Bellestars – World DominationMCA\u002FStiff\u002F1986Cheryl Lynn – It’s Gonna Be AlrightCBS\u002F1985Chris Hinze – SaliahKeytone\u002F1984High Fashion – Make Up Your MindCapitol\u002FEMI\u002F1983Change – This Is Your TimeAtlantic\u002FRFC\u002F1983The B.B.Q. Band – Six Million TimesCapitol\u002FEMI\u002F1983The B.B.Q. BandCapitol\u002FEMI\u002F1982CompilationsVarious Artists Guitar Fire!: GRP Gold Encore… (1983)Various Artists GRP Digital Sampler, Vol. 1 (1984)Various Artists GRP Christmas Collection (1988)Various Artists KBLX – The Quiet Storm (1988)Various Artists WNUA 95.5: Smooth Sounds, Vol. 1Various Artists WQCD: Cool Sounds of CD 101.9, Vol… (1988)Various Artists GRP: On the Cutting Edge (1989)Various Artists KIFM: Smooth Sounds of San Diego,… (1989)Various Artists WNUA 95.5: Smooth Sounds, Vol. 2 (1990)Various Artists WQCD: Cool Sounds of CD 101.9, Vol… (1990)Various Artists GRP Digital Sampler: On the… (1991)Various Artists KIFM: Smooth Sounds of San Diego,… (1991)Various Artists WCDJ: GRP Presents CD 96.9 -… (1991)Various Artists WHVE: The Wave (1991)Various Artists GRP 10th Anniversary Collection (1992)Various Artists Smooth Sounds of Quiet, Vol. 2 (1992)Various Artists Music Land & GRP: Got What’s Hot… (1992)Various Artists World of Contemporary Jazz Groups (1993)Various Artists Flavors of Jazz (1997)Various Artists Hip Bop’N Smooth (1999)Various Artists Jazz Noel (1999)Various Artists Smooth Jazz: Pure Pleasure (1999)Various Artists Club 1600 (2000) GuitarVarious Artists Smooth Jazz: Sexual Healing (2000)Various Artists Smooth Jazz Number Ones (2000)Various Artists 102.5 the WaveVarious Artists GRP New Magic Digital Sampler, Vol…Various Artists GRP Digital Sampler, Vol. 2Various Artits Music for the New Millennium (2000)Various Artists Satin Doll: Smooth Jazz Plays Duke (2001)Various Artists Smooth Jazz: The Quiet Storm (2001)Various Artists Smooth Jazz: Sweet Love (2002)My Kind Of Jazz Sheer Sound (South Africa 2002)A Taste of Pop Jazz (Pop Jazz)Various Artists The best of Jazzin’ Around – Sheer Sound___________________ARRANGING CREDITSJay Beckenstein “Sunrise” & “Lookin’ Up”Windham Hill\u002F2000Patrick “Patches” Stewart – PenetrationHip Bop\u002F1998remixes & editsSpyro Gyra“Ariana” from Love & Other ObsessionsGRP\u002F1995“Heart Of The Night”GRP\u002F1996“Ariana” from RetrospectiveGRP\u002F1997___________________SOUNDTRACKS\u002FFILM\u002FTELEVISIONFirehouse Dog – “Lady Is A Vamp” (Minucci\u002FKallins\u002FSkinner)Todd Holland – director 2007No Country For Old Men – “Deep Cry” (Minucci\u002FKallins)The Coen Brothers – directors – 2007Legally Blonde – “Perfect Day”2001Bowfinger “Super Smooth” (C. Minucci\u002FM. Kallins)Frank Oz – director – 1999Snake Eyes “Fiesta Mexicana”Brian DePalma – 1998One of the primary composers, since 1999, for the CBS Daytime Drama,Guiding Light. Has composed over 700 individual cues.Composed and produced the soundtrack for the2003-2009 Clear Channel\u002FNickolodeonlive tour productions of the hit TV series,Dora the Explorer.Both ‘Dora’s Pirate Adventure ,’and ‘The City of Lost Toys’,currently touring internationally.Chieli has written and recorded the soundtrackfor the smash hit Themestar stage productionof the long-running British kid’s TV show,Thomas & Friends Live! – Thomas Saves The Day!Composed background music, since 1997, for As The World Turns, and Another World, scoring over 400 individual cues.ABC-TV The Beach Boys: An American Family2\u002F00“Surf and Turf”HBO “Watch Out HBO” 2000music for HBO’s new seasonBowfinger “Super Smooth” (C. Minucci\u002FM. Kallins)1999Snake Eyes “Fiesta Mexicana”Brian DePalma\u002F1998Performed as guitarist on:Uptown Girls (starring Brittany Murphy)MGM\u002F2003Double Platinum (starring Diana Ross & Brandy)Arif Mardin\u002F1999(TV movie)Clean & Narrow (Jimmy Webb- composer)Showtime Movie\u002F1999Tre-O – Music of the HeartSony\u002F1999“Seventeen”The Hunchback of Notre Dame (starring Bette Midler)Disney\u002F1996Ishtar (Dave Grusin-composer)Columbia\u002F1987starring Warren Beatty and Dustin Hoffman___________________MISCELLANEOUS MUSIC PRODUCTIONGotham Library\u002FFirstcom (distributed by Universal Music)As one of the chief composers,recorded\u002Fcomposed\u002Fperformed more than 60 individual CDs for Emanuel Kallin’s, Gotham Music between 1998-2009. These music ‘beds’ have appeared in dozens of television and radio programs\u002Fjingles,as well as major motion pictures.Composed all the music, including the main “IDs”, for Bloomberg Radio, NYC during the years 2000-2001Sound Ideas\u002FWestar Music LibraryOver The Edge 2002X-Treme Sports 2 2002Manhattan Silhouette 2001Sex & Romance 2001Neon Nights 1999Second Cup 1999De Wolfe MusicLatin Power 1999Smooth Jazz #4Killer Tracks LibraryThe 60’s Vol. 1 1997FirstcomAmerican Dream Vol. 2 1996Lifestyles 1995American Dream 1994