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KMA Music is a recording studio located in Midtown Manhattan, just north of Times Square, in the Theater District of New York City. It was opened in 1988 by Michael Case Kissel. [1] Until 2007, the studio's original location was 1650 Broadway at 51st street. KMA has since moved to 1619 Broadway at 49th street. It's located in the Brill Building, [2] a facility well known for its historical significance in the music industry. [3] Shortly after moving, the studio underwent a major redesign. Consulting with Fran Manzella, a well known studio architect, KMA sought to modernize their appearance [1] [2] as well as music consultant Roy P. Perez to expand its major label clientele.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Michael Kissel 1949–2009". Mix Online. Retrieved August 1, 2009.
  2. 1 2 "KMA feature in Mix Magazine's "Class of 2008"". Mix Online. Archived from the original on April 17, 2009. Retrieved June 10, 2008.
  3. Gray, Christopher (December 30, 2009). "Streetscapes: The Brill Building". NY Times. Retrieved December 30, 2009.

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