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Guide to the Smithsonian                       
An overview of the vast world of art, history, science, technology, and feats of human achievement housed within the museums of the Smithsonian Institution.  An introductory guide for visitors designed to inform , orient, and enhance appreciation. 
 
People and Pianos: 300 Years                           
A commemoration of the 300-year history of the piano, its technological evolution, and the craft persons and master musicians who shaped its sound. 
 
 
The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra      
Promotional video showcasing performances by the Smithsonian’s big band jazz orchestra. 

  Piano 300                                                                    
A delightful collage of Hollywood clips and vintage performances by well-known greats to cap off an exhibit marking the 300th anniversary of the piano. Produced for the Smithsonian American History Museum
Awards: CINE Golden Eagle
2000 Produced for the Smithsonian Visitor Information Center
2001 Produced by Smithsonian Productions/Maryland Public Television/Euro Arts
Screenings: PBS premiere December 2001, and internationally
Awards: CINE Golden Eagle
2000-2002 Produced for the Smithsonian America’s Jazz Heritage Project
1997
 
The Mississippi; River of Song   
A four-part television and seven-part radio documentary series profiling the sweep of music and culture that flourish along the banks of the Mississippi River, from its headwaters in Minnesota, through America’s heartland down to New Orleans.
Produced by Filmmaker’s Collaborative/Smithsonian Productions
Screenings: PBS premiere, 1999
Home Video Distributed by: Acorn Media/PRI, Public Radio International
Radio documentary awarded George Foster Peabody Award for excellence in broadcasting
Soundtrack Recording Distributed by: Folkways Recordings
1998-1999
 
Woody Guthrie: Legacy                  
An exploration of the spirit of American folk singer Woody Guthrie as it resonates in contemporary  musicians Billy Bragg, Ani DiFranco, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Wilco, and others. 

 
  Produced for the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service
Awards: American Association of Museums Silver MUSE Award; Finalist, New York Festivals; Gold CINDY Award; CINE Golden Eagle
1999
 
Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration   
Gala television performance special celebrating the 300th anniversary of the invention of the piano, starring: Billy Joel, Diana Krall, Dave Brubeck, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Jerry Lee Lewis, Marcus Roberts, and others.

  Produced by Smithsonian Productions/Maryland Public Television/Euro Arts International
Screenings: Aired nationally on PBS, and worldwide on NHK, BBC, & others
DVD & Soundtrack Recording Distributed by: Columbia Records/Home Video
Awards: Gold “Astrolabium” Award (for excellence in high definition programming), International Electronic Cinema Festival (“Montreaux”).
2000
 
Remembering Slavery                  
The first person accounts of former slaves who survived to tell their stories. Narrated by Tonea Stweart and including dramatic readings by James Earl Jones, Louis Gossett Jr., Debbie Allen, Ester Rolle and others. Produced by Smithsonian Productions/National Endowment for the Humanities/Corporation for Public Broadcasting/Southern Humanities Media Fund/Alabama Humanities Foundation. Distributed by PRI, Public Radio International. Award  Gabriel Award Gold Medal
1999
 
Jazz Singers
Radio documentary series hosted 
by singer Al Jarreau.  The series explored the history, cultural significance and current status of jazz singing. 
Produced by Smithsonian Productions, distributed by PRI, Public Radio International
2001
 
Jazz Smithsonian,

 Lena Horne hosted featuring performances by the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra.
 
“Memphis: Cradle of Rock ‘n’ Soul”  

tells the story of musical pioneers who, for the love of music, overcame racial and socio-economic barriers to create the music that shook the entire world. Hosted by Cybll Shepherd and Honeymoon Gardner.  Features rare interviews with musicians Carl Perkins, Rufus Thomas, Al Green, Otis Redding, B.B.King and many others. Produced by Smithsonian Productions. Distributed by PRI, Public Radio International
Awared 2001 New York Festivals  Gold WorldMedal
 
"The Jazz Singers: A Smithsonian Collection of Jazz Vocals From 1919 to 1994" (Various Artists) (Smithsonian Collection Of Recordings) Grammy Nomination for  Historical Album, 1999
 
Jazz Profiles
An in-depth look at the greatest performers who have influenced the history of jazz. Presented by host Nancy Wilson.
 
Listening to the Prairie: Farming in Nature's Image 
North American prairie and progressive farmers who use farming methods that preserve their environment are spotlighted in "," a national traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian Museum featured at the Museum of Natural History
 
Within These Walls...
tells the stories of five families who lived in this house over 200 years and made history in their kitchens and parlors, through everyday choices and personal acts of courage and sacrifice.
 
Countdown is a video magazine focused on raising awareness of Space Shuttle related process control and safety issues
 
Bracelet of Bordeaux  
Someone is dognapping the canine citizens of Chem City, Texas! Two pre-teen girls overcome danger and conspiracies as they set out to solve the crime and administer justice with the help of a magical bracelet. As the girls battle the Mob, a punk gang and a crooked cop they learn something about friendship, courage and hanging with the right crowd
 
Praesidium's Your Boundaries. Your Call!TM is the first comprehensive program specifically designed to teach middle- and high-school youths self-protection skills. Produced and distributed by NPR
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Audio post-production, sound effects and dialog editing, restoration, music editing, music mastering, broadcast audio ... yes, we can!   To me, it is like putting a puzzle together... or maybe welding, if it isn’t just right you can tell.  Maybe I am too obsessive about it, but so far it has worked for me, here are some examples of the successful projects I have had the fortune to be a part of:
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