Gary Lefkowith
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Gary Lefkowith | |
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| Birth name | Gary Lefkowith |
| Born | November 18, 1950 |
| Origin | Reading, Pennsylvania |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter, Producer |
| Years active | 1976−present |
| Labels | Generic / Orchard |
| Website | lesonictheband |
Gary Lefkowith (born November 18, 1950) is an American songwriter and producer with roots in Reading, Pennsylvania.[1] He has been active in the music industry since 1976 and has a diverse genre profile that includes smooth jazz, rock, top 40, alternative, and adult contemporary music. In 2003, he co-produced a remix for Chubby Checker of "Limbo Rock". It was produced in collaboration with Mike Rogers and credited to The Hill & Hifi.[2][3]
With bandmate Mike Rogers, Lefkowith made a significant impact on the smooth jazz scene with their group Le Sonic.[citation needed] The single "Any Moment", featuring guitarist Robert Lee, an original member of ? & The Mysterians, topped the Billboard Smooth Jazz National Airplay charts in February 2022. Following that, "I’ll Be The One," featuring Lauran Beluzo and Robert Lee, also reached the top of the same charts in October. It was the first vocal record to achieve a #1 on Billboard in years. Lefkowith's most recent single "Riverside Drive," featuring Jim Hynes and Scott Kreitzer, has climbed up to number four on the Billboard Smooth Jazz charts as of 2023.[4][5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Reading High grad Gary Lefkowith helps drive Le Sonic to top of smooth jazz chart". Reading Eagle. June 15, 2023. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- ^ Sweetland, Phil (December 25, 2003). "ARTS BRIEFING: HIGHLIGHTS; CHUBBY REDUX VIA REMIX". The New York Times.
- ^ Trust, Gary (December 15, 2016). "Chubby Checker Releases New Version of 'The Twist,' the Hot 100's All-Time No. 1". Billboard. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- ^ Tagat, Anurag (October 23, 2023). "Le Sonic's Gary Lefkowith Talks About Their Chart Success". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- ^ "Le Sonic: Behind the Beats". Smooth Jazz Network. June 16, 2022. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
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