Testimonials

“Jeff was a joy to work with—responsive, sensitive, and collaborative. His score perfectly captured the late 60’s era and the mood of each individual scene.”

—Larry Paros
Director, Walk Right In

“I have worked with many composers on live and filmed projects and so have a full appreciation of Jeff’s lovely combination of talent, competency and positivity. The film we created together posed a unique blend of challenges requiring us to work and re-work each section. Jeff’s generous and insightful approach lead us to nuanced solutions, finally crafting a score that beautifully carries and clarifies the intent of the film. I could not be happier with our collaboration or it’s product.”

—Corrie Befort
Director/Choreographer, Slip Cadence

“Jeff has an incredible ear for both sound and music design. He’s very aware of the overall scope of a job without losing the subtleties. I’ve known Jeff for many years and he is an invaluable creative talent.”

—Alec Syme
Fuse, Inc. Minneapolis

“Working with Jeff was a pleasure. He was full of ideas, insights and enthusiasm. Ultimately, his presence elevated the whole project.”

—Shawn Telford
Director, Safe Passage

“Jeff’s impressive skills as a composer and communicator yield results that enhance and support the artist’s vision and the audience’s receptiveness simultaneously. An extremely talented individual.”

—Tyler Sticka
Designer and game producer, Portland

“The effectiveness of Jeff’s work in taking a visual piece to a whole new level is phenomenal. He composed, orchestrated, recorded, and mixed the soundtrack for a dance video I produced. Jeff was a fantastic collaborator, interacting closely with myself and the choreographer of the piece, listening and responding to our goals and concerns. Jeff’s soundtrack is a key component of the final piece, raising it to places it could not otherwise have gone. I am inordinately pleased. Thanks Jeff!!!!”

—Suzi Tucker
Producer, Slip Cadence

“Working with Jeff was energizing. The professionalism, consistency and expeditiousness he brought—mixed with his talented ear for music—elevated our entire project.”

—Basil Shadid
Being MEdia, Seattle

“Jeff Tolbert has been an incredible partner. His work on Faerie Solitaire was a big factor in the game’s huge success!”

—Brian Kramer
Producer, Faerie Solitaire

“Jeff’s music transports the viewer to Africa, where our film was made. The music was crafted beautifully to reflect the difficulties of stopping malaria and the uplifting story of transforming lives there. Jeff was a pleasure to work with because of his high musical standards, professionalism, sense of humor, and his ability to respond quickly to our needs.”

—Christina Herdman
PATH, Seattle

“Since the passing of James Brown, we have relied on Jeff for all of our custom composition needs.”

—Jaime Fleming
Studio 216, Seattle


Photo by Heather Fassio