ISRAEL TANENBAUM EXPERIENCE

ISRAEL TANENBAUM
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EXPERIENCE
Producer/Engineer/Pianist, Freelance, Throughout New England Region, 1997-Current
Produce and record local New England talent. Operate live sound equipment for concerts in venues. Perform with
various Latin bands and artists in New England and New York. Teach music and recording technology courses in
Boston, Holyoke and Brockton MA, Hartford, CT., Providence, RI.
Consultant/Program Developer, Roxbury Community College, Boston, MA, 2004-2005
Conceptualized an Audio Recording Technician program integrating internal resources and creating partnerships
with local artists and students. Artists would receive recordings and promotional materials while students would
gain experience. Also developed marketing strategies to promote the program.
Assistant Production, WGBH, Boston, MA, 2003-2004
Worked with “Music and Words” program, which integrates music and literature into curriculum based activities.
The culmination of each project is a student-produced radio program. Served as liaison to teachers and the Arts
Department of Boston Public Schools.
A&R Producer, Barrio Records, Boston, MA, 1999-2003
Expanded local artists roster. Negotiated recording contracts. Executed innovative marketing approaches and
developed new distribution channels.
Assistant Director/Audio Engineer, Presentation Services, Boston, MA 1999-2001
Generated $ 1,000,000 in sales, representing more than 2/3 of total revenue. Improved productivity and increased
savings by 20% by redesigning work flow. Produced corporate shows in Boston’s major convention centers and
hotels. Negotiated terms with vendors and service providers.
Manager/Chief Engineer, ALO Recording Studios, Cali, Colombia, 1993-1997
Managed both studio operations and the in-house production company, Pacific Sound. Produced Native Folklore,
Salsa and Afro-Caribbean music. Increased total billed hours from 100 to over 300 per month. Planned and oversaw
travel, logistics and promotions, including photo shoots, press releases, TV and live appearances. Hired and trained
personnel. Developed and managed construction, purchasing and recording budgets up to 400K.
Professor, Javeriana University, Bogotá, Colombia, 1990-1992
Developed courses on the history of Afro-Caribbean music, Jazz Harmony and Improvisation. Taught Salsa and
Afro-Caribbean music; the basics of "clave" and Latin rhythms. Designed a course book that provided students with
exercises that re-enforced the lesson plan. Directed instrumental ensembles. Developed the leadership and
organizational skills of individual bandleaders.
Director/Producer/Artist Development, Triart Productions, Bogotá, Colombia, 1987-1993
Managed several artists. Negotiated artists recording and touring contracts. Produced recordings. Directed Jazz,
Latin and folkloric groups.
EDUCATION
Emmanuel College, Boston, MA, B.S.B.A., (2007)
USA School of Music, Norfolk, VA, Piano Performance
Recording Workshop, Chillicothe, OH, Audio Recording & Maintenance
City College of New York, NY, Jazz Harmony & Arranging for Big Band (Prof. Dan Carillo)
SKILLS
Fluent in English and Spanish.
Proficient with office, database and music production software.
ISRAEL TANENBAUM
[email protected]
SELECTED MUSICAL ACOMPLISHMENTS
Selected Artists
Alfredo De La Fe
Batacumbele
Brenda K Starr
Daniel Santos
Ednita Nazario
Giovanni Hidalgo
Grupo Niche
Guayacán Orquesta
Haciendo Punto en Otro Son
Hector Veneros Quintet
Iván & Lucía
Juancito Torres
Lalo Rodriguez
Marvin Santiago
Orlando Contreras
Orquesta de Mandy Vizoso
Pete "El Conde" Rodriguez
Raul Marrero
Roberto Roena
Tommy Olivencia
Zaperoko
Selected Festivals & Venues
JVC Jazz Festival, Torino, Italy
Nice Jazz Festival, Nice, France
Festival Latino, Switzerland
Blue Morning, Paris, France
Festival De Música del Caribe, Cartagena, Colombia
SOB's, Manhattan, New York
Open Tropen Jazz Festival, Belgium
Festival Latino Americano, Florence, Italy
Roots Festival, Holland
Vermont Jazz Festival, Burlington, VT
Selected Jingles
Renault
Hyundai
Leonisa
Café Rioja
Melodía Stereo
Olímpica Stereo
Cafetto Clothes
Jeans & Jackets
Productos Vikingo
Galy Galiano
Grupo Clase
Grupo Niche
Guayacán Orquesta
Iván & Lucía
Leslie Méndez
Nino Caicedo
Obbini Tumbao
Orquesta Solución
Roberto Roena
Salsa Night Band
Satin
Sonora Grupera
Zaperoko
Selected Discography
Aché Orquesta
Alfredo De La Fe
Carlos Vega
Categoría Vellenata
Celia Ayala
Checo Acosta
Connie Grossman
Awards & Nominations
-Best Soundtrack in a feature film Latin USA Film Festival, New York for the film “Swing”
-Best Impact of Music in an Independent Feature Film, 2004 Park City Film Music Festival, for the film “Swing”
-Nomination for Best Music in a Television Series Premios ALO Colombia for "Otra en mi"
-Gold Record for sales of Guayacán Orquesta “Marcando La Diferencia”
-Platinum Record for sales of Guayacán Orquesta “Sentimental de Punta a Punta”
-Gold Record for sales of Guayacán Orquesta “5 Años Aferrados al Sabor”
-Nomination for Best Music Colombia Film Festival for documentary "Amor, Mujeres y Flores".