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Chieli Minucci (born in April 17, 1958 in Huntington, New York) is an American adult contemporary, smooth jazz guitarist, composer, music producer, and arranger of Italian descent.Minucci was born in New York City and is primarily known as the leader of the Grammy-nominated contemporary jazz group Special EFX. His father, Ulpio Minucci (concert pianist/composer) wrote the music to the 1955 hit song "Domani," as well as "A Thousand Thoughts of You," and "Felicia" (both sung by Nat King Cole).Minucci with George Jinda & Special EFX have recorded 26 CDs, 8 of those being solo releases. Minucci has recorded and performed with top pop artists such as Celine Dion, Lionel Richie, Jennifer Lopez, Jewel, Mark Anthony, Jessica Simpson, Anastacia and others, as well as jazz artists Marion Meadows, Jay Beckenstein, Gerald Veasley, Lao Tizer, Nestor Torres, Bob Baldwin, and many others.Also known as a composer for television and film, Minucci was nominated for several Daytime Emmy Awards and has won three, in 1998, 2007, and most recently in 2008, for his compositional work on CBS's The Guiding Light. He has written music for well-known programs such as Good Morning America (theme), Bloomberg Radio (theme), Access Hollywood, The 700 Club, and others. His song "Kickin' It Hard" is well known as the bed for Verizon's conference call hold music.Minucci composed and produced the soundtrack for the two Live Nation/Nickelodeon live stage productions of the hit TV series, Dora the Explorer (both "Dora's Pirate Adventure" and "The City of Lost Toys"), which are currently touring internationally. He also wrote and recorded songs for the live stage production of the long-running British children's television show, Thomas & Friends Live! - 'Thomas Saves The Day!' and 'A Circus Comes to Town'.Minucci's "Kickin' it Hard" is also featured as the prime hold music on Verizon's conference audio bridge system.
Full Name
Special EFX
Net Worth
$850,000
Date Of Birth
1958-04-17
Profession
Music Producer, Guitarist, Music Arranger, Film Score Composer
Education
Ithaca College
Nationality
American
Parents
Ulpio Minucci
Nicknames
Chieli Minucci, Minucci, Chieli
Twitter
Instagram
IMDB
Awards
Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Direction And Composition For A Drama Series
Music Groups
Special EFX, B. B. & Q. Band
Movies
Lifted
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Just About Famous
2015
Documentary writer: "Siesta", "Care to Dance"
Avant l'aube
2011
writer: "When I'm Near You"
Amreeka
2009
performer: "Better Times Ahead" / writer: "Beguilling", "Better Times Ahead"
Firehouse Dog
2007
performer: "Lady Is a Vamp" / writer: "Lady Is a Vamp"
WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2006
2005
Video Game writer: "Final Force"
The Shield
2003
TV Series 1 episode
Amy's Orgasm
2001
writer: "Yangste River"
Panic
2000
writer: "Gypsy Queen" - as C. Minucci
Bowfinger
1999
performer: "Super Smooth" - as C. Minucci / writer: "Super Smooth" - as C. Minucci
In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro
1986
lyrics: "In the Shadow of the Kilimanjaro" / music: "In the Shadow of the Kilimanjaro"
Composer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Lifted
2007/II
Short
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2008
Daytime Emmy
Daytime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series
The Guiding Light (1952)
2007
Daytime Emmy
Daytime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series
The Guiding Light (1952)
1998
Daytime Emmy
Daytime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Achievement in Musical Direction and Composition for a Drama Series
The Guiding Light (1952)
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2005
Daytime Emmy
Daytime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series
The Guiding Light (1952)
2004
Daytime Emmy
Daytime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series
The Guiding Light (1952)
2003
Daytime Emmy
Daytime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series
The Guiding Light (1952)
2002
Daytime Emmy
Daytime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series
The Guiding Light (1952)
2001
Daytime Emmy
Daytime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series
The Guiding Light (1952)
2000
Daytime Emmy
Daytime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series
Another World (1964)
1999
Daytime Emmy
Daytime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series
