专辑简介

Jeff Pescetto starting writing songs at the age of 9 in Baltimore, Maryland and started his own band at 14, Royale 5 plus one. They performed at many venues such as Hollywood Palace, Route 40, Club Venus, Latin Casino, Christopher’s and dozens of other clubs throughout the Baltimore Washington area. He performed 6 nights a week for 16 years. His group was signed to RCA Records at the age of 16. Jeff continued songwriting and ended up winning the American Song Festival competition in 1981 for best R & B song, Just Like You, which later became recorded by Smokey Robinson, Dennis Edwards, of the Temptations, Johnny Mathis, Marilyn McCoo, and the Manhattans. Jeff entered the competition again in 1982, this time winning in the Best Vocalist category with his original song, Far and Beyond. From there, he released several singles and EP’s which caught the ear of Quincy Jones, whom he signed a publishing deal with in 1985 (also having publishing deals with MCA Universal, Sony and BMG) Quincy relocated Jeff to California from Maryland and soon after Jeff exploded on the song-writing scene. As a songwriter, he’s had over 150 songs placed with different artists: Glady’s Knight, George Benson, Al Jarreau, Kenny Loggins, Barbara Streisand, Paula Abdul, The Pointer Sisters, Shannon, Luciano Pavarotti, Englbert Humperdink to name a few. As a vocalist, Jeff sang lead vocals on David Fosters River of Love album and backing vocals for Mick Jagger, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Lionel Richie, Celine Dion, Al Green, Brittany Spears, Brian Wilson and many more. While producing and writing for Quincy Jones’ company Quest Music Group, Jeff had the opportunity to co- write the Space Balls theme song with Mel Brooks. His music was also featured in films like: Honey I Shrunk the Kids, Look Who’s Talking Now, James Bond License to Kill, Kurt Russell’s movie Break Down, Michelle Pfiffers 37th Birthday, Christen Sladers, Hard Rain. He sang the theme songs for two Disney animation series, Duck Tales and Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers and has written, produced and performed several songs for soap operas including: General Hospital with Jack Wagner, Bold and the Beautiful with Jack Wagner and Scott Clifton. Jeff continues as a solo artist, writing and producing his own music releasing Sole Reason and In My Shoes. His third CD, Littlefish has once again provided an infectious sound that surely compliments his soulful and emotional voice.