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Combining experience and creativity, business sense and vision along with a
keen sense of talent this team brings to the artist the full spectrum of knowledge
and resources needed to break into the entertainment field. Founders of
Mainstage Portland Artist Development Center and Crossworlds Entertainment
International, Inc. (CEII), Jay and Lisa influenced the success of many bands,
songwriters and signed artists. The entertainment field presents no boundaries
for this team. Their successful business ventures resulted in attracting name
authors, songwriters and musicians into their care for successful career
development. They have been successful in elevating artist popularity to top
charts, negotiate and secure recording and publishing contracts. Jay Jaworski is
also the President and CEO of Crossworlds Entertainment International,
Inc.Click Here For More
keen sense of talent this team brings to the artist the full spectrum of knowledge
and resources needed to break into the entertainment field. Founders of
Mainstage Portland Artist Development Center and Crossworlds Entertainment
International, Inc. (CEII), Jay and Lisa influenced the success of many bands,
songwriters and signed artists. The entertainment field presents no boundaries
for this team. Their successful business ventures resulted in attracting name
authors, songwriters and musicians into their care for successful career
development. They have been successful in elevating artist popularity to top
charts, negotiate and secure recording and publishing contracts. Jay Jaworski is
also the President and CEO of Crossworlds Entertainment International,
Inc.Click Here For More
OUR PRODUCERS:
Cliff Downs -Award Winning
Producer/Songwriter/Arrainger
Producer/Songwriter/Arrainger
Steven Beer loves helping artists. An entertainment lawyer with
Greenberg Traurig, Steven helped launch Britney Spears career and
has become quite legendary in independent film circles for his
contribution to films like Empire, L.I.E., and Tumbleweeds. Steven
never shies away from a challenge and often embraces and nurtures
the work of the (sometimes controversial) underdog.
In addition to Britney, Steven has worked with Damon Dash, John
Leguizamo (who he calls this generations' Al Pacino) and Nadine
Haobsh, among others. A devote family man, Steven also serves on
the board of the IFP, the organization spearheading this week’s
campaign to get people out to see and experience indie film,
Independent Film Week. Click Here For More
Greenberg Traurig, Steven helped launch Britney Spears career and
has become quite legendary in independent film circles for his
contribution to films like Empire, L.I.E., and Tumbleweeds. Steven
never shies away from a challenge and often embraces and nurtures
the work of the (sometimes controversial) underdog.
In addition to Britney, Steven has worked with Damon Dash, John
Leguizamo (who he calls this generations' Al Pacino) and Nadine
Haobsh, among others. A devote family man, Steven also serves on
the board of the IFP, the organization spearheading this week’s
campaign to get people out to see and experience indie film,
Independent Film Week. Click Here For More
OUR Profesinals and Affiliates
| ATTORNEYS: |
Cliff Downs is a native of Alabama, Cliff had his first chart success at
the age of 19 while still attending the University of Alabama. After moving to
Nashville upon graduation, Cliff began to write and record demos which led
to a pop record deal at Atlantic Records in New York. Cliff was signed by
legendary Ahmet Ertegun, who also produced his first album. Cliff began
writing in Los Angeles with Hall of Fame writer, Randy Goodrum ("I
Needed You"). Cliff and RANDY GOODRUM wrote and produced
several songs for EMI Artist Wendy Moten, which went to number one in
Japan. "The Story of My Life" from the Pop Songs Vol. 1 CD. Cliff had
two songs recorded by WYNONNA JUDD which he co-wrote with
writer-vocalist David Pack of Abrosia and legendary film composer James
Newton-Howard.
Cliff has also written songs for jazz artist RICHARD ELLIOTT. In addition,
he has had songs recorded by B.J. THOMAS, BAD COMPANY,
GLENN CAMPBELL, as well as NUMBER ONE SONGS for
contemporary Christian artists "SIERRA" and "LISA BEVILL."
One of the highlights of his career was producing a star-studded single for
Atlantic Records called "ONE HEART AT A TIME." Artists on this project
included GARTH BROOKS, MICHAEL MCDONALD, FAITH HILL,
OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN AND MANY OTHERS. Click Here For
More
the age of 19 while still attending the University of Alabama. After moving to
Nashville upon graduation, Cliff began to write and record demos which led
to a pop record deal at Atlantic Records in New York. Cliff was signed by
legendary Ahmet Ertegun, who also produced his first album. Cliff began
writing in Los Angeles with Hall of Fame writer, Randy Goodrum ("I
Needed You"). Cliff and RANDY GOODRUM wrote and produced
several songs for EMI Artist Wendy Moten, which went to number one in
Japan. "The Story of My Life" from the Pop Songs Vol. 1 CD. Cliff had
two songs recorded by WYNONNA JUDD which he co-wrote with
writer-vocalist David Pack of Abrosia and legendary film composer James
Newton-Howard.
Cliff has also written songs for jazz artist RICHARD ELLIOTT. In addition,
he has had songs recorded by B.J. THOMAS, BAD COMPANY,
GLENN CAMPBELL, as well as NUMBER ONE SONGS for
contemporary Christian artists "SIERRA" and "LISA BEVILL."
One of the highlights of his career was producing a star-studded single for
Atlantic Records called "ONE HEART AT A TIME." Artists on this project
included GARTH BROOKS, MICHAEL MCDONALD, FAITH HILL,
OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN AND MANY OTHERS. Click Here For
More
Michael Mancini a Multi-platinum awarded producer and recording engineer with over 20 years of
experience. His sound can be heard on 11 #1 hit singles and 7 #1 hit albums on the Billboard charts. He
has been awarded over 20 RIAA platinum and gold record awards. A sound designer, sound editor and
re-recording Engineer with 2600+ television episodes, 6 feature films and 14 Video game titles to his
credit. An audio consultant specializing in acoustics, equipment installation, configuration and training in
audio engineering, sound design and music production.
The bottom line on Michael Mancini is that he has made a reputation based not on bloodlines but on talent.
His keen ear and well-honed engineering skills are entirely his own. He’s earned his plaudits the hard way:
he’s worked for them, recording artists such as Whitney Houston, Kenny Rogers, Lionel Richie, Diana
Ross, Ray Charles, the Isley Brothers, Vanessa Williams, George Benson and others.” Click Here For
More
experience. His sound can be heard on 11 #1 hit singles and 7 #1 hit albums on the Billboard charts. He
has been awarded over 20 RIAA platinum and gold record awards. A sound designer, sound editor and
re-recording Engineer with 2600+ television episodes, 6 feature films and 14 Video game titles to his
credit. An audio consultant specializing in acoustics, equipment installation, configuration and training in
audio engineering, sound design and music production.
The bottom line on Michael Mancini is that he has made a reputation based not on bloodlines but on talent.
His keen ear and well-honed engineering skills are entirely his own. He’s earned his plaudits the hard way:
he’s worked for them, recording artists such as Whitney Houston, Kenny Rogers, Lionel Richie, Diana
Ross, Ray Charles, the Isley Brothers, Vanessa Williams, George Benson and others.” Click Here For
More