Reginald "Reggie" Dozier
Michael Jackson, Susie Akita, unknown, Brenda Richie, and Lionel Richie
Thoughts and inspirations about Reggie...
by John P. Reisman
When I was managing Promise Productions, which was one of the hottest mix rooms around LA, I saw many producers and engineers come through our room. Of all the producer/engineers that I heard there, Reggie Dozier stood out among the rest. The sound that came out of the speakers was so perfectly balanced, so powerful, so sweet and so alive... it was as if you were standing on stage with the musicians, and the music literally surrounded and enveloped you... and at the same time, it penetrated your soul.
But that's not the best part about Reggie...
The best part of Reggie is Reggie. He is one of the warmest people you will ever meet. When you meet him, he greets you like a friend; it's as if you have known him for years. Maybe one of the most easy going guys on the planet. His reputation for integrity and getting the job done has been exemplified throughout his career.
No matter what kind of music he was working on, he was always able to make it shine bright and clear, and slamming when needed. Reggie is still actively producing and making music better than ever. If your ready to make some music, Reggie is the one you want behind the desk!
Like his brother, Lamont Dozier, Reggie is an artist as well. As a producer, writer, arranger, musician and vocalist, Reggie's 'musical sense' comes from his amazing talent and experience. He 'knows' how to make music.
I don't know when I first met Reggie, it may have been in North Hollywood at Sound Master Studios back in 79 or 80, or Hollywood at Lionshare, when he was Chief Engineer working with Kenny Rogers.
Now I've known Reggie for years, and I can't tell you how many times I've heard one of his signature phrases, always delivered with a smile and a look that tells you 'you're about to get a treat'. He leans over and simply says, "Check this out" with the excitement of a childhood friend sharing something special, shiny and new..., and then he reaches for the play button...
If your ready to make music, contact Reggie via e-mail: studiomixdoctor@yahoo.com
ARTISTS - RECORDED OR MIXED:
Phil Collins, Gerald Albright, Miles Davis, The Dells, Michael Jackson, Outkast ("The Love Below"), B.B. King, Brandy, Toni Braxton, Lamont Dozier, Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross ("Dance With My Father"), Aretha Franklin, Ike Turner, The Temptations, Justin Timberlake ('Justified'), Natalie Cole, Dru Hill, Lionel Ritchie, Switch, Diana Ross, Johnnie Taylor, The Four Tops, Cheryl Lynn, Bobby Bland, Marilyn Mccoo & Billy Davis Jr., Johnny Mathis, Ray Parker Jr., Kenny Rogers, Raydio, The Jazz Crusades, Ronnie Laws, The Isley Brothers, Lucy Pearl, Brenda Russell, Leon Haywood, Barry White, Gladys Knight, Patti Labelle, Bobby Lyle, James Ingram, Martha Reeves, Bobby Womack, Zoom, Debbie Gibson, Nancy Wilson, Pleasure, Mary Mary, Jamiroquai
Grammys
GRAMMY Category "Album Of The Year"
Best Rap Album
Best Urban Alternative Performance
Year 2003 - 46th Annual GRAMMY Awards
Title of the Work Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
Artist Performing Work OutKast
GRAMMY Winner "OutKast" (André 3000, Big Boi), artist. Brian Paturalski, Chris Carmouche, Darrell Thorp, Dexter Simmons, John Frye, Kevin Davis, Matt Still, Moka Nagatani, Neal H. Pogue, Padraic Kernin, Pete Novak, Reggie Dozier, Robert Hannon, Terrence Cash & Vincent Alexander, engineers/mixers. Bernie Grundman & Brian "Big Bass" Gardner, mastering engineers. André 3000, Big Boi & Carl Mo, producers.
Genre General
Grammy Nomination 2002:
Best Traditional R&B Vocal Album
Artist - Lamont Dozier
"An American Original"
- Reggie in the news: Universal Audio Webzine
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