Boyd Jarvis

Boyd H. Jarvis (1958 - 2018) was an American record producer, remixer and musician, best known for his song, co-written with Jason Smith, "The Music Got Me"; released in 1983 by Prelude Records. He has collaborated with artists such as Herbie Hancock, La Toya Jackson and Johnny Kemp.

In the early 1980s, a time in which NYC was the world’s nexus of burgeoning musical movements such as club, rap, hip hop and electro, Boyd created a musical sound through the use of home made, reel to reel and hand played overdubs that were featured extensively on early-mid 80s NYC WBLS FM “extended music sweeps” with DJs Timmy Regisford and later, Merlin Bobb. Those unreleased tracks, as well as records, were widely played in other parts of the world in club mixes, and in Chicago formed the basis for the house music revolution that swept Europe in the mid-late 80s and continues as the world’s foremost dance music. His influence was also felt in mainstream dance music when British producers, following a mid-80s NYC visit and exposure to Jarvis vocalist Colonel Abrams, created similar records with Rick Ashley, known for the hit “Never Gonna Give You Up”.

In 1990, Jarvis sued Robert Clivillés and David Cole of C+C Music Factory for copyright infringement over their song "Get Dumb", which illegally incorporates parts of "The Music Got Me".

He resided in New Jersey with his wife and continued to write, record, and produce music under his label, CFX Records.

Boyd Jarvis died February 16, 2018.

Boyd Jarvis has become a legend in the underground and dance music industry. Boyd Jarvis is a music producer, composer, keyboard player and dj who is highly respected as an innovator in music production and remixing. Boyd has worked for many of the recording industries icons, including Prince, Madonna, Herbie Hancock, Ah Ha, Boy George.

Boyd started his career in the entertainment business as an intern for the renowned dancer/choreographer, Pearl Primus and trained under Sandra Ross in theater lighting and set design. He went on to design lighting for shows at Lincoln Center, Perry Street Theater, and Riverside Church Theater. Music had always been a passion of his and so in 1981 he bought his first synthesizer, a Yamaha CS-15. Timmy Regisford heard him play at Melon’s and asked him to overdub a set that Timmy was about to do as an audition for WBLS. Soon, Boyd and Timmy were producing a dance music show for WBLS. From that show came the hit track, The Music’s Got Me . Boyd and Timmy began to do a lot of work as remixers. The rest, as they say, is history.

Since that time, Boyd’s career has continued to evolve. Boyd is known for his collaborations with top producer/DJ's like Francois Kevorkian, Joe Claussell, Louie Vega, Dave Morales etc. Boyd Jarvis has years of experience in diverse areas of the artistic and production process coupled with an innate expertise in marketing and sales. Boyd has also been showcasing his dj skills with his internet radio show, New York After Midnight, on Cyberjams Internet Radio. He started the show on Japanese radio and then moved to Cyberjams.

The intensity, joy and passion that Boyd Jarvis brings to all of his productions is quite amazing considering how prolific he has been. When a Boyd Jarvis track plays on the dance floor and the crowd goes wild, it’s because they can feel all of the love he has put into making the music great. His dedication to producing great music that people can really enjoy is what has made him legendary.

Boyd Jarvis

Partial Discography &

Performance Experience 1983-2006

COMPILATIONS (partial list)

Modaji

Excursions

Arranger, Producer

Various Artists

Bang the Party, Vol. 1

Producer

Various Artists

Bargrooves: Indian Summer

Producer, Remixing

Various Artists

NRK Singles Collection, Vol. 5

Keyboards

Danny Rampling

Danny Rampling: Turntable Symphony

Producer, Mixing

DJ Milo

The Wild Bunch: The Original Underground Massive Attack

Producer

Audio Soul Project

Community (Remixed)

Keyboards

Imprint #1

Justiin Robertson

Producer, Mixing

Boyd Jarvis

DISCOGRAPHY/PRODUCTION (partial client list)

Artist Song Title

ATLANTIC RECORDS

Miki Howard Come Share My Love/LP

Levert Addicted To Love, Pullover

Troop My Heart

Ten City Where Do We Go

COLUMBIA RECORDS

Herbie Hancock Beat wise

Latoya Jackson Rock You

DANCE TRACKS RECORDS

Boyd Jarvis Elements “EP” Mood Swing/Guitar Space/Can't Stop Me

Tuphan Better late than never

ESTEREO RECORDS

Roland Clark Speak to me lord

EMI/CAPITOL RECORDS

Madonna SideWalk Talk

Evelyn King Stop It

GUIDANCE RECORDS

Chuck P Jazz Funeral

Muta Baruka Dis Poem

HALF MOON RECORDS

On The Floor Tony Cook & The Party People

I Got A Song For You Free Russell

MCA RECORDS

Bobby Brown Don’t Be Cruel

Gerald Alston You Laid Your Love On Me, Activated

Gladys Knight Lovin On Next To Nothing

Kim Wilde Heartache

Loose Ends Watching You, Life

Crusaders AC/DC

MOTOWN RECORDS

Basic Black Nothing But A Party

Desiree Coleman To The Curb, I’m Not That Kind Of Girl

POLYGRAM RECORDS

Johnny Kemp Dancin With Myself

Reddings Call The Law

John Whitehead Body Move

RCA RECORDS

Johnny Gill Can’t Wait Till Tomorrow

Glenn Jones Finesse

SPIRTUAL LIFE MUSIC

Ronny Jordan London Lowdown

Ola Jagun Odo Oya

STRICTLY RHYTHM RECORDS

Barbara Tucker I Get Lifted

THE UNDERGROUND NETWORK RECORDS

Pierre Salandy Love is the answer

TREMA RECORDS (SONY MUSIC)

Geyster Bye Bye Superman Remix

VIRGIN RECORDS

Boy George Tell Me The Answer

Adeva & F. Knuckles Celebrate

D-Note Lost And Found

WARNER BROS. RECORDS

Prince Tick Tick Bang

Karen White Secret Rendezvous, Family Man

Chaka Khan Life Is A Dance LP

Ah Ha Touchy

Rick James Wonderful

WAVE MUSIC

Milk & Honey Touch

YELLOW RECORDS

Shazz Inner Side

BOYD JARVIS RELEASES (partial list)

2001

Boyd Jarvis Atmos-Fear Wave Music

Chase Von Heckler Non Stop Central Park Records

2000

Future Funk / Boyd Jarvis Project Right Size Unity Records

Future Funk / Boyd Jarvis Project Born Unity Records

1998

The Carlos Sanchez Movement Flying High Maxi Records

Boyd Jarvis Alibokolijah Novus/Cisco

1997

Visual Its You LifeLine Records

Nyles Jarvis Project Tribal Juice Jazz Club Records

" " " A Tribute to Miles “ “ “

" " " We Can Work It Out “ “ “

" " " Roots “ “ “

" " " World Peace “ “ “

The Carlos Sanchez Movement Love & Respect Maxi Records

Boyd Jarvis Stomp Shelter Records

1991

Boyd Jarvis Boyd Jarvis At Last Movin Records

1987

React Love Reaction Minimal Records

1986

Billie Nobodys Business Fleetwood Records

Level 3 Central Line Fleetwood Records

Boyd Jarvis I’ve Got The Music Movin Records

1985

Tammy Lucas Hey Boy Supertronics

Janice Christie One Love Supertronics

1984

Circuit A Little Help......Friends 4th & Broadway

Circuit Release The Tension 4th & Broadway

1983

Visual The Music's Got Me Prelude Records

Visual SomeHow SomeWay Prelude Records

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