Ardent Audio Productions

CLIENTS and Audio Samples

Ardent Audio Productions has served a wide range clients, from local and label recording artists to major corporations. Read the many testimonials from satisfied clients. To listen to audio from some of our many clients visit or Audio Sample page.

A selected list of clients:

The Mannish Boys
James Harmon
Rod Piazza
Finis Tasby
Jimi Bott
Fred Kaplan
Cynthia Manning
Bill Stuve
Willie J. Campbell
Mud Morganfield
Sugaray Rayford
Rob Rio
Shadoe Stevens
Dwight Kennedy (Universal Studios Theme Parks)
Scott Martin (Pancho Sanchez Band)
Friends of Distinction ("Grazin' in the Grass/"Goin' in Circles")
Benito (Lead singer with "Hammer")
Brandon Call
Doug MacLeod
J.J. "Bad Boy" Jones
Barry Levenson
Gravity
Affinty Records
Harold Payne
Clydene Jackson
Porterhouse Bob
Sweet Singing Cavaliers
Richard Hastings
Hit Squad
Local Culture
Nifoloa
Lemmy Kilmister
The Samoan Sisters
International Children's Choir
American Youth Express
San Pedro City Ballet
L.L. Entertainment
Aira Records
Brown Pride
Ruthless Records
Righteous Records

Corporate Client List:

Sanyo
United Bank of California
El Pollo Loco
Taco Bell
Toyota
Sprint
Gold's Gym
Aames Home Loan
AW Technical Center
Cortlandt Group Communications, Inc

Testimonials

"I have worked with Rich Wenzel and the extraordinary Ardent Audio team on many occasions. Their boundless creativity, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence are thorough and inspiring. With each project, the process itself has not only been a great pleasure, the quality of the end product has always exceeded my expectations. They have my highest recommendation and if you are considering working with them, I'm certain you will share my enthusiasm."

Shadoe Stevens
Radio and Television Personality
Former Program Director: KRLA, KMET, KROQ
Former Host: America's Top 40
Chairman/President: RhythmRadio Corporation

"Having worked with Rich Wenzel for over 20 years, I can say that he is the consummate professional. As a musician, engineer, producer, arranger and business owner, he has always provided expert and caring attention to every project, big or small. He has a wealth of experience and talent that is available as required by the situation. He also has access to some of the finest musicians in the area, has an excellent rapport with them, and knows how to bring out their best. We were very happy with his participation on the recent Power of Positive Music vol 1. He's never at a loss for creative ideas, but is always willing to support the client's wishes."

Harold Payne
International Singer/Songwriter
President: Affinity Records

"Working with Rich? Always a pleasure..."

Doug MacLeod
Recording Artist, Singer/Songwriter
Host: "Nothin' but the Blues" (KKJZ-FM 88.1)

"I've recorded projects for myself and other clients at Ardent Audio Productions for over 15 years and in all that time the quality has been first rate. Rich Wenzel has up to date equipment with prices you can afford. I highly recommend his studio to everyone."

Clydene Jackson Edwards
Singer/Songwriter

This from an old blues-man from the great state of Louisiana...

"I'm J.J. Bad Boy Jones (Blues Legendary) off playing music 65 years 1937 since I was 10 years of age, and I have been recording in studios for a long time. But the fact is that I found a studio with the most incredible crystal sound ever in my long search for a great recording studio. The name of this studio is called by the name Ardent Audio Productions, own and operated by the owner and friend of mine plus a great musician, his name is Rich Wenzel."

J.J. Bad Boy Jones
Blues Legendary

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January 2012

Delta Groove Productions
The Mannish Boys (double CD recording)

The Mannish Boys, James Harmon, Nathan James, Cynthia Manning, Kid Ramos, Kirk Fletcher, Bill Stuve, Willie J. Campbell, Mud Morganfield, Fred Kaplan, Finis Tasby, Rob Rio, Sugaray Rayford, Rod Piazza and many other great blues recording artists gathered at Ardent Audio Productions to record a double CD for Delta Groove artists "The Mannish Boys" (see additional session photos in sidebar).