Boyd Jarvis
| Boyd H. Jarvis | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Boyd Jarvis |
| Born | 1958 (age 58–59) |
| Genres | Post-disco, garage house, dub, deep house, urban |
| Occupation(s) | Musician producer Remixer |
| Instruments | Vocals, synthesizer, keyboards |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Labels | Prelude, Wave Music, 4th & B'way Records |
| Associated acts | Timmy Regisford, Visual, Billie |
| Website |
Twitter page Last.fmpage |
| Notable instruments | |
| Yamaha CS-15 | |
Boyd H. Jarvis (born 1958) is an American record producer, remixer and musician, best known for his song, co-written with Jason Smith, "The Music Got Me"; released in 1983 by Prelude Records. He has musically collaborated with artists such as Herbie Hancock, La Toya Jackson and Johnny Kemp.
In 1990, Jarvis sued Robert Clivillés and David Cole of C+C Music Factory for copyright infringement over their song "Get Dumb", which illegally incorporates parts of "The Music Got Me".
He currently resides in New Jersey with his wife and continues to write, record, and produce music under his label, CFX Records.
Boyd Jarvis started his career as an intern for renowned professor of Anthropology Pearl Primus, training under Sandra Ross in theater lighting and set design where he went on to design lighting for shows in Lincoln center, Perry Street theater, and Riverside church theater. Training himself in music and applied Synthesis architecture, Boyd has become a legend within the underground and commercial music industry. He is an award winning writer and music producer and has been cited as one of the original creators of what's now known as house music. Known as an innovator in music production & remixing, he has worked with many of the recording industries icons, including Timmy Regisford, Merlin Bobb, Prince, Madonna, Herbie Hancock, Ah Ha and Boy George, discovered Colonel Abrams just to mention a few. Boyd is currently working with some of the top producer Dj's such as Joe Claussell, Louie Vega, Dave Morales, Francois Kevorkian. As a recipient of the prestigious Lions Award his list of international advertising clients have included, Jamie Guan (Master Guaun) Of Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Maxwell House Coffee and Vivident Gum as will as numerous others. Mr. Jarvis has 24 years of experience in diverse areas of the artistic and production process coupled with an innate expertise in marketing and sales.
Miki Howard Come Share My Love/LP Levert Addicted To Love, Pullover Troop My Heart Ten City Where Do We Go Herbie Hancock Beat Wise Latoya Jackson Rock You Tuphan Better Late Than Never Roland Clark Speak To Me Lord Madonna Side Walk Talk Evelyn King Stop It Chuck P Jazz Funeral Muta Baruka Dis Poem On The Floor Tony Cook & The Party People I Got A Song For You Free Russell Bobby Brown Don't Be Cruel Gerald Alston You Laid Your Love on Me, Activated Gladys Knight Lovin' On Next To Nothing Kim Wilde Heartache Loose Ends Watching You, Life Crusaders AC/DC Basic Black Nothing But A Party Desiree Coleman to the Curb, I'm Not That Kind of Girl Johnny Kemp Dancin' With Myself Reddings Call The Law John Whitehead Body Move Johnny Gill Can't Wait Till Tomorrow Glenn Jones Finesse Ronny Jordan London Lowdown Ola Jagun Odo Oya Barbara Tucker I Get Lifted Pierre Salandy Love Is The Answer Geyster Bye Bye Superman (Remix) Boy George Tell Me The Answer Adeva & F. Knuckles Celebrate D-Note Lost And Found Prince Tick Tick Bang Karen White Secret Rendezvous, Family Man Chaka Khan Life Is A Dance LP Ah Ha Touchy Rick James Wonderful Milk & Honey Touch Sunny Days Atmosfear Shazz Inner Side
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