Guy Eckstine Email & Phone Number

New York, Us

IMG implements global multi-integrated business development and marketing strategies from inception to implementation for select artist management and artist development clientele. Focusing on Creative Direction, Artist Development and Innovation, with a high level of expertise IMG provides:- Artist Management- Career & Brand Development Services- A&R/Creative Direction- Record and Video Production - Global Tour Logistics and Advancing- Digital Marketing and Promotion Services- Recording and Music Publishing Contract Solicitation- New Media SolutionsClient list: House of Waters (GroundUP Music/Universal), Thana Alexa, Mike Stern (Mack Avenue), The Claudettes (40 Below), Simon Phillips Protocol, Muo Duo, Ronnie Foster (Blue Note/UMG. Tiempo Libre (Universal, Sony), Twin Danger (Decca/Universal), Nailah Porter (Universal), Liv Hanna, Chloe Borthwick, Sexy Dex & The Fresh, (Community), Danielle Johnson, Shane Gamble (Rt. 50 Music), Eilidh McKellar, Grant Davis (Capitol/Universal), Ellis Ashbrook, Lizzy Loeb, Ryan Arklin Band, Muo Duo, Isolde Fair, The Bolts, Sasha Dobson, (ObliqSounds), Incognito, (Concord Music Group), Svetlana & The Delancey Five (OA2), The Pimps of Joytime (Wonderwheel Recordings).

In 2005, Guy co-Founded startup MIAATV.com- Music Industry Television- The online Music News, Entertainment and Information Web Network.- In addition to acquiring talent and interviewing over 250 artist and music industry legends for MIAATV.com, including artists QUINCY JONES, STEVIE WONDER, GARTH BROOKS, and JOSS STONE, Guy co-founded the internet music industry startup from its' inception.-Negotiated and implemented strategic partnerships and affiliations with major brands such as Atlantic Records, Gibson Musical Instruments, Hal Leonard Music Publishing, A.E.S (Audio Engineering Society), NAMM, SXSW, IAJE, and Digital Hollywood. - Produced, scripted and directed branded programming including, "On The Record," "Gibson Showcase Live," and "Sound Advice."- Digital Hollywood 2007, Guy produced and moderated a two day symposium- "Music 2.0, The Revolution Continues, A Meeting Of Minds In The Music Industry." The panels featured senior level executives from the Music, Film, Television, Advertising, Music Publishing, A&R and Business Affairs realms.

An Owner Operated Music Production Company Specializing In: Music Production/Music Supervision/A&R Services/Recording Contract Solicitation.- Executive Producer of the #1 Billboard album "Nice and Slow", by Brian Culbertson on WB. - Producer, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" by Cyrus Chestnut, on Atlantic Records.- Producer, Hubert Laws, "Moondance" on Savoy.- Producer/ Music Composer for CBS TV Commercial, "Courting Alex", starring Jenna Elfman.- Producer/Composer for "Avodart" TV Commercial. - Producer of the #1 CMJ album."Styrofoam", by Alexandra Scott".- Producer, Spaceman Spiff, "The Love EP"- Producer, "Feels Like Friday", ‘We Like Supermodels”.- Recording Contract Solicitation for Julia Fordham, (Atlantic), Carol Welsman, (SLG Music), Def Jazz Remixed, (Verve/Universal).- Misc.Record Reviews/Articles/Liner Notes for Columbia House, Verve Records and Savoy.- Voice Over for "Bird Remixed", Television Commercials on SNL, NBC.

At the dawn of the new millennium as SVP/Creative Development at the original MP3.com, Guy was an early advocate of the .com revolution, adding New Media expertise to his executive profile. At that time MP3.com was the leading online music service provider.Responsibilities include:- Film, Television and Music Business liaison, based in Los Angeles.-Created and implemented synergistic, netcentric, marketing plans for MP3.com and its artists. -Marketing plans included the A&R and second stage development for the MP3.com's , "Music and Technology Tour," featuring, Alanis Morrisette, Tori Amos, TLC, and Christina Aguilera.- Genre Manager for Jazz, World and Classical Music, covering all facets of "genre buildout" and branding for MP3.com artists.- Editor in Chief/Content- including Ezine Publications, Message board Moderation, Online Music Editor, and the complete lexicon of critical music invective.

- While at Verve Guy Produced/Executive Produced 40 records.- Produced 4 Grammy Award winning records including, - "The New Standard," and "Dis Is Da Drum" by Herbie Hancock- "Highlife" by Wayne Shorter- "Zappa's Universe." (Various Artists)- Responsible for the Creative Direction of the Verve Music Group, with focus on the relaunch of Verve/Forecast, based in NYC. - Artists Signed and A&R'd include:- Herbie Hancock- Wayne Shorter - Chris Botti- Gino Vannelli- Jeff Lorber- Art Porter- Roy Hargrove- Incognito- Tom Grant- Pete Belasco- Evan Marks- Peter Delano- Nana Mouskouri - Ricardo Silveira- Zappa's Universe- Guy's artists and A&R Productions achieved an unprecedented 15 #1 Adult Alternative albums in a row dominating the jazz airwaves around the globe!- A&R/Creative Direction for PBS Special- Carnegie Hall Salutes the Jazz Masters, (Verve 50th Anniversary TV Special), Featuring, Vanessa Williams, Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheney, John McLaughlin, Antonio Carlos Jobim, etc.- Other accolades include:- Billboard Magazine (1991-1997) "Jazz Label Of The Year." - Gavin Report (1991-1997) " Jazz Label Of The Year."

- Guy was responsible for the A&R/Creative Direction of Columbia Records R&B Artist Roster, based in Los Angeles. - Guy worked with:- Terrence Trent D'Arby- Philip Bailey- Regina Belle- Movement Ex- Shawn Smith (Brad, Satchel)- Lenny Hamilton Jr.- Planet Z

- Guy was responsible for securing "covers' for the Virgin Music Songwriter Roster, based in L.A. - Guy secured songwriter "covers" with Whitney Houston (Derek Bramble), Kool and the Gang (Richard Scher), Vanessa Williams (Kipper Jones), The Whispers, (Calvin Romance), Elliot Wolff (Paula Abdul).- Represented and pitched songwriters for various recording projects including songwriters, Oliver Leiber, Allee Willis, Franne Golde, Elliot Wolff, Jon Lind, Derek Bramble, Calvin Romance and Richard Scher, among others. -Signed the Avatar Music Publishing Company, to a long term publishing agreement which featured songwriters Larry Robinson, Kipper Jones and Kenny Harris. -Music Supervision/Creative for the Fox movie, "Sideout".