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WILLIAM JAY BERGMAN
E-mail kctenor@aol.com

COMPOSITION, PRODUCTION and PERFORMANCE

RECORDING ARTIST

1982-1985 Warner Bros. Records; 1986-1988 Passport Records; 1988-1990 Polygram Records; 1989-1991 Voss Records.

STUDIO MUSICIAN: 1980 - PRESENT

All styles and types of music from around the world. Performed on more than 350 recordings, from Neil Diamond to Motorhead, John Denver to Stevie Wonder. Participation in numerous multi-platinum, multi-Grammy projects.

ARRANGER

Arrangements with artists such as Bonnie Raitt, producers such as Don Was and Peter Asher. In demand as a specialist of Rhythm & Blues.

COMPOSER

Solo recordings heard world-wide. Commissioned works and N.E.A. Grants. Staff composer MGM/UA 1988-present, Staff composer MEGATRAX Co. 1990-present. Hundreds of T.V., Movie, & Record Credits.

PRODUCTION

Feature film music, themes, source, library music and numerous recording artists. Styles range from Rock 'N' Roll to Classical to New Age to Modern Synth MIDI-based.

PERFORMANCE

From Michael Bolton to Broadway, Helsinki to Mexico City, 1978 to present. 29 years of professional experience in all styles.

STUDIO OWNER: 1989-PRESENT

Use of Digital & Analog Technologies combined with MIDI-based equipment and acoustic instruments. Able to provide professional sounding recordings at a cost-efficient price.

AFFILIATION'S

A.F.M. #47, Los Angeles, A.F.T.R.A., S.A.G., ASCAP (1986-present): over 500 titles as composer. Publishing Company: "NAMGREB MUSIC," ASCAP (1986-present),
BUG Music Co. (1986-present)

COMMENTS AND BACKGROUND

Having been a professional working musician for 29 years, I have strived for the highest standards possible. As a recording artist, producer, and composer, combined with extensive formal training, I have constantly expanded my abilities. Responsibilities have included: Composer, Recording, Performing, Contracting, Conducting, Budgeting, Arranging, and all other duties necessary to compete effectively with the finest available talent in my field. Abilities also include full knowledge of both computerized MIDI-programming in addition to traditional scoring and conducting.

EDUCATION

University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
Bachelor of Music (August 1974)
John Elliott (1974-1978); The study of composition and theory with practical applications.
Bob McChesney (1990-present) The study of computer-based MIDI systems and recording