F. Gregory Holland ^[1] is an American composer, jazz guitarist musician, author, business professional, producer and publisher based in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Performing predominantly as a studio artist musician, Holland has arranged and produced numerous musical compositions for distribution and licensing. His ^[2] International Standard Name Identifier as a contributor of musical works is :0000 0004 7604 1458.

Since 1980, Holland has arranged, composed and written numerous musical works.

He has performed with a variety of musical ensembles and has been proactive in advocacy for promoting music awareness, education and therapy.

Holland served on the Board of Trustees with the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music from 1996-2000.

Holland is an American Registered Publisher with The U.S. ISMN Agency Music Division Library of Congress and also a Member of the Association of Independent Music Publishers.

In 2012, Holland created and founded a charitable campaign centered around increasing awareness of utilizing music therapy to facilitate mitigating the effects of mental cognitive decline.

Concerned over the proliferation of Alzheimer’s Disease, as well as experiencing the adverse effects of dementia first hand within his own family, Holland became involved in advocacy for the Alzheimer’s Association.

Through his involvement, he supports clinic research for those affected by Alzheimer's disease.

Holland currently produces professional studio recordings.

Through Broadcast Music Inc., his registered musical works and Discography are licensed for commercial projects by advertising campaigns, film, video editors, and Music Supervisors.

The applicable licensing rights include Mechanical, Performing, Sound Recordings, Film Synchronization, Print Rights and Video.

The fulfillment of these licenses grant an individual or entity, with the authority to broadcast, recreate, perform, or listen to a recorded selection of copyrighted work.

Holland has completed fourteen studio recorded albums, which he has arranged, composed and produced.

He is credited as artist, composer and songwriter on all of the projects.

The composition, ownership, publishing rights and songwriter information within the US copyrighted musical Works Catalog ^[3] of F. Gregory Holland is available at Broadcast Music, Inc. Information pertaining to his Musical Work Data is also available through International Standard Musical Work Code.

(ISWC)

One of his projects, originally mastered and recorded in 2017 entitled Cooling Twilight, experienced listening enthusiasm among smooth jazz followers.

A track from the album, entitled Inner Nature has been featured by the publication All About Jazz.

Several of his musical works have received national radio broadcasting rotation.

Holland is a contributing artist for stations KUAW LP 98.5, KOJH FM 104.7 and Smooth Jazz on the Rocks.

Holland was born August 29, 1958 in Chicago,Illinois.

He was educated and raised in Wisconsin by his parents, Charles E. (deceased) and Anna J. Holland.

Holland is the elder of his two siblings.

He is a third generation member of the Holland family and a nephew of University of Wisconsin-Madison Hall of Fame inductee ^[4] Louis A. Holland. (deceased)

F. Gregory Holland is the CEO of a United States Bloomberg, L.P. listed private financial corporation, located in Milwaukee.

The firm provides financial advisory, compliance and research services.

In addition to his music background, Holland has professional expertise in the areas of business law, corporate finance and marketing.

Holland is the Founding Member of ^[5] Music by Gregory Holland a music licensing and production entity.

He utilizes his experience in music technology and music theory in order to oversee the operations of the entity, as well as to facilitate his music activities in composition administration, licensing rights and sound recording production.

Holland attended John Marshall High School.

He received his formal college education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, majoring in business administration.

Part of his ongoing business responsibilities require frequent involvement in Continuing Professional Education.

Holland participates in programs predicated on professional development in the areas of finance and music education, with an emphasis in technology and theory.

Holland came from a family with very strong values, historical business background and a tremendous appreciation for the arts.

This attributed to vast exposure and immense appreciation relative to music.

As a young child he attended parochial school, which provided him with invaluable experiences both educationally, as well as from a religious standpoint.

At the age of six, the piano was his musical foundation.

Later in his childhood, during the inception of his elementary school years, Holland studied classical violin.

This facilitated with his involvement in several musical venues at a young age.

Holland attended Samuel Morse Junior High School.

He was active in his school band, where he played the trumpet, performing with other band members.

The early experiences in various musical settings empowered him to pursue his love for music.

Some of his musical influences include: Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Jimi Hendrix, Quincy Jones, BB King, Ramsey Lewis, Wes Montgomery and Grover Washington Jr. Holland began studying and playing the guitar at the age of thirteen.

Much of his initial efforts were self-taught.

This continued through early adulthood.

As a young adult, his musical activities often included collaborating with various musicians across different genres, including blues, gospel, jazz and rock.

The characteristic manner of the musical work presented by ^[6] F. Gregory Holland has a style tending to cover a list of jazz genres. Many of his compositions have an emphasis on specific jazz sub-genres, including contemporary, modern and smooth jazz, often utilizing improvisational techniques with vibrant melodies.

Holland arranged and produced his initial globally distributed musical projects in 2013.

His credits attributable from this work are artist, composer and songwriter.

The projects, entitled ^[7]Chasing Summerand ^[8]*** String of Changes*** were released as albums in 2013 and 2014. A number of his compositions are made available for public performance purposes. This is provided as a print rights and performance non- exclusive licensing arrangement, through ^[9] musical score publication.