Producer/guitarist Jake Morelli has worked across genres with some of today's top artists: Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, The Roots, Jonas Brothers, Quincy Jones, Grace Potter, Hunter Hayes, Daru Jones, Roberta Flack, NEYO, Queen Latifah, Kathy Sledge (Sister Sledge), Esperanza Spalding, Lauryn Hill, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Nicole Scherzinger (Pussycat Dolls), Rodney Holmes (Santana), K’Naan, Musiq Soulchild, Vivian Green, Chubb Rock, Kindred the Family Soul, Brass Heaven, Cash $, Floetry, T.M Stevens (Miles Davis), Village People and others.
He has worked on NBC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, NBC’s Wawa Welcome America, Fox's New Year's Eve With Steve Harvey: Live From Times Square, CNN’s New Year’s Eve Live w/ Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen, ESPN (Charles Barkley/Puma), TBN (Tye Tribbett), ABC’s Live w/ Regis & Kelly, MTV, MTV Canada, VH1 (Soul City) and on many radio stations worldwide.
Jake currently serves as a second term Philadelphia Chapter Board Governor, a Co-Chair of Producers and Engineers Committee, a District Advocacy Day participant, and a Pass The Aux featured performer.
In addition to musical pursuits, he formerly managed his brother-in-law drummer Questlove’s Philly recording studio. Jake works as a social media influencer and is heavily endorsed by the following companies: Ibanez, Antelope Audio, Arturia, Waves, Rob Papen, BenQ Projectors, Fytoo Eyeglasses and Brooklyn Cloth to name a few.
Acting as a liaison between artist and company is a natural fit for Jake, and in 2020, he would expand on that idea not just from a business perspective but from a charitable one. In partnership with dozens of companies, at the height of the pandemic, Jake crafted a charitable campaign, a weekly initiative entitled, Goodnews Giveaway which provides artists with free gear. The initiative and conversations with companies and artists inspired his debut single, “Memory” ft Nahla Bee (‘21).
Jake’s early influences inform his approach to music and business. His uncle Bob Morelli (former President of Sony/RED, owner/CEO of Cool Is Forever Consulting) and godfather Howie Blauvelt (bassist, singer with Billy Joel and The Hassels and Ram Jam “Black Betty '') were also guides.
Among his many roles, Jake finds his position as a mentor to be the most gratifying. As a dedicated teaching artist and educator for two decades, he has developed and trained the next generation of musicians and producers in the Philadelphia area.
As both a leader and participant on teams, Jake’s style is positive and collaborative.
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