Chieli Minucci Net Worth



Special EFX net worth is
$850,000

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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
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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	Another World (1964)

Known for movies

Bowfinger (1999)
as Soundtrack

Amreeka (2009)
as Soundtrack

Firehouse Dog (2007)
as Soundtrack

Panic (2000)
as Soundtrack