Orin Isaacs is a television and film music composer/producer, best known as the musical director, bandleader and bassist on Mike Bullard's late-night talk shows ''

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productions, ''Jane and Finch Again'', ''Shinny'' and ''Flemingdon Park'', as well as the theatrical film ''My Father’s Hands. Most recently he composed the music for Breaking Brooklyn and The Documentaries Mr. Jane & Finch & Cool Black North which he not only composed the music but was also featured.'' As a bandleader and/or bassist, Isaacs has worked with

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. Isaacs released his debut album, "Where I'm From" on Moca Music in 1999, and was the featured musical guest on the episode of ''

'' on the day of its release. He has received an Eva Award, The Harry Jerome Award for Professional Excellence, Urban Music Industry Special Achievement Award, The Reel Black Award for composition, a Men of Excellence award and a spot on The Men on the Move calendar as well as several awards for his active community service.

References

External links

Swing Low Productions websiteOrin Isaacs' album, Where I'm From, on Amazon
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