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Week 1 of the 2026 fall semester at Columbia College Chicago is in the books, and as always, I looked forward to returning to campus to engage with a genuinely sharp group of creative individuals. This semester I’m instructing two sections of the same course, Digital Media Strategies — one
We find Gerey Johnson pictured backstage with none other than Marcus Miller, outside the Brandi Carlile Suite at the Iroquois Amphitheater. Each year, C Sharp Consulting is hired to manage production for the Louisville Jazz Festival by our client GAB Productions Inc. of Louisville, KY — one of several GAB
We’re excited to share Rob Mathes’ new track, “A Tanka (Alone)” — a showcase of his signature compositional and string-arranging artistry. The track was recorded at The Power Station in NYC and features: Rob Mathes — Piano, Vocals David Finck — Double Bass Ben Wittman — Drums, Percussion Jonathan Dinklage
Hi friends and colleagues, We’re pleased to publish the new C Sharp Consulting LLC website. It’s our hope that the functionality, editorial, and engagement feel more streamlined — and that the site better reflects who we are and the artists we work with. While you’re here, you’ll find a clearer
Some sessions you walk away from knowing something special just happened. The latest recording dates at VSOP Studios in Chicago were exactly that — a room full of serious talent, serious energy, and music that feels genuinely alive. The session brought together an extraordinary group of musicians for background vocal
Last week at the legendary Power Station, a Dario Cohen recording session came to life in the best possible way. After three focused pre-production sessions with my dear friend Rob Mathes, we were incredibly fortunate to be joined by the venerable Will Lee on bass and background vocals, along with Shawn Pelton on drums and percussion. Having musicians
Week 1 of the 2026 fall semester at Columbia College Chicago is in the books, and as always, I looked forward to returning to campus to engage with a genuinely sharp group of creative individuals. This semester I’m instructing two sections of the same course, Digital Media Strategies — one
So, here’s what’s been going on with Gerey Johnson and C Sharp lately (because if you know Gerey, and Kent, you know they got stuff going on). Yoshi’s – Oakland First up, Yoshi’s. Yeah, that Yoshi’s — the legendary spot where you don’t get on the bill unless you actually know what you’re doing.
Some sessions you walk away from knowing something special just happened. The latest recording dates at VSOP Studios in Chicago were exactly that — a room full of serious talent, serious energy, and music that feels genuinely alive. The session brought together an extraordinary group of musicians for background vocal
So, here’s what’s been going on with Gerey Johnson and C Sharp lately (because if you know Gerey, and Kent, you know they got stuff going on). Yoshi’s – Oakland First up, Yoshi’s. Yeah, that Yoshi’s — the legendary spot where you don’t get on the bill unless you actually know what you’re doing.
Week 1 of the 2026 fall semester at Columbia College Chicago is in the books, and as always, I looked forward to returning to campus to engage with a genuinely sharp group of creative individuals. This semester I’m instructing two sections of the same course, Digital Media Strategies — one
We find Gerey Johnson pictured backstage with none other than Marcus Miller, outside the Brandi Carlile Suite at the Iroquois Amphitheater. Each year, C Sharp Consulting is hired to manage production for the Louisville Jazz Festival by our client GAB Productions Inc. of Louisville, KY — one of several GAB
We’re excited to share Rob Mathes’ new track, “A Tanka (Alone)” — a showcase of his signature compositional and string-arranging artistry. The track was recorded at The Power Station in NYC and features: Rob Mathes — Piano, Vocals David Finck — Double Bass Ben Wittman — Drums, Percussion Jonathan Dinklage
Hi friends and colleagues, We’re pleased to publish the new C Sharp Consulting LLC website. It’s our hope that the functionality, editorial, and engagement feel more streamlined — and that the site better reflects who we are and the artists we work with. While you’re here, you’ll find a clearer
Some sessions you walk away from knowing something special just happened. The latest recording dates at VSOP Studios in Chicago were exactly that — a room full of serious talent, serious energy, and music that feels genuinely alive. The session brought together an extraordinary group of musicians for background vocal
Last week at the legendary Power Station, a Dario Cohen recording session came to life in the best possible way. After three focused pre-production sessions with my dear friend Rob Mathes, we were incredibly fortunate to be joined by the venerable Will Lee on bass and background vocals, along with Shawn Pelton on drums and percussion. Having musicians
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