Jordan Bratman
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Jordan Bratman is an American music marketer. He is best known for his high-profile marriage to singer Christina Aguilera
, with whom he was married from 2005 to 2011 and had a son.
. He is the son of Gail (born 1951) and Jack (born 1949), a music producer. He was raised Jewish. He has a brother, Josh. Bratman landed his first job at sixteen. He went on to intern at several recording studios in New York City. After graduating from the Ethical Culture Fieldston School
in New York in 1995, Bratman pursued his bachelor's degree in business management at Tulane University
’s A.B. Freeman School of Business
in New Orleans, Louisiana
. While a student there, Bratman began seeking out and recording local artists at the American Sector Recording Studio in New Orleans.
. He worked alongside Austin, Pink
, Michael Jackson
and Christina Aguilera
. In 2002 he moved to Los Angeles
. He is the founder of his own management firm. He has worked as a consultant for UMG and Universal Pictures
for the soundtrack of Bad Boys 2.
. He met her in 2002 and they married on November 19, 2005, in Napa Valley
, California
. Their child Max was born January 12, 2008, in Los Angeles
, California
. On October 12, 2010, media reports indicated the two had been separated for months. On October 14, 2010, just days after confirming that they had separated, Christina Aguilera
filed for divorce.
Bratman and Aguilera's divorce was finalized April 15, 2011
Christina Aguilera
Christina María Aguilera is an American recording artist and actress. Aguilera first appeared on national television in 1990 as a contestant on the Star Search program, and went on to star in Disney Channel's television series The Mickey Mouse Club from 1993–1994...
, with whom he was married from 2005 to 2011 and had a son.
Early life
Bratman was born in The South Bronx, New YorkNew York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. He is the son of Gail (born 1951) and Jack (born 1949), a music producer. He was raised Jewish. He has a brother, Josh. Bratman landed his first job at sixteen. He went on to intern at several recording studios in New York City. After graduating from the Ethical Culture Fieldston School
Ethical Culture Fieldston School
The Ethical Culture Fieldston School, known as "Fieldston", is a private "independent" school in New York City and a member of the Ivy Preparatory School League. It has about 1600 students and a staff of 400 people , led by Dr. Damian J...
in New York in 1995, Bratman pursued his bachelor's degree in business management at Tulane University
Tulane University
Tulane University is a private, nonsectarian research university located in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States...
’s A.B. Freeman School of Business
Freeman School of Business
The Freeman School of Business, at Tulane University, is located in New Orleans, LA. The school offers undergraduate programs, a full-time MBA program and other master's programs, doctoral programs, and many executive-education programs, and consistently ranks among the top business schools...
in New Orleans, Louisiana
Louisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
. While a student there, Bratman began seeking out and recording local artists at the American Sector Recording Studio in New Orleans.
Career
In 1999 Bratman was appointed head of A&R at DARP Music Inc. in Atlanta by Dallas AustinDallas Austin
Dallas Austin is an American songwriter, record producer, and musician, based in Atlanta, Georgia. Some of his most notable clients include Michael Jackson, TLC, Boyz II Men, Pink, Monica, Madonna, Gwen Stefani, Stacie Orrico, Another Bad Creation, Fishbone, Sugababes, Anastacia, Namie Amuro, Kim...
. He worked alongside Austin, Pink
Pink (singer)
Alecia Beth Moore , better known by her stage name Pink , is an American singer-songwriter, musician and actress....
, Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
and Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera
Christina María Aguilera is an American recording artist and actress. Aguilera first appeared on national television in 1990 as a contestant on the Star Search program, and went on to star in Disney Channel's television series The Mickey Mouse Club from 1993–1994...
. In 2002 he moved to Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
. He is the founder of his own management firm. He has worked as a consultant for UMG and Universal Pictures
Universal Pictures
-1920:* White Youth* The Flaming Disc* Am I Dreaming?* The Dragon's Net* The Adorable Savage* Putting It Over* The Line Runners-1921:* The Fire Eater* A Battle of Wits* Dream Girl* The Millionaire...
for the soundtrack of Bad Boys 2.
Personal life
Bratman is the former husband of singer Christina AguileraChristina Aguilera
Christina María Aguilera is an American recording artist and actress. Aguilera first appeared on national television in 1990 as a contestant on the Star Search program, and went on to star in Disney Channel's television series The Mickey Mouse Club from 1993–1994...
. He met her in 2002 and they married on November 19, 2005, in Napa Valley
Napa County, California
Napa County is a county located north of the San Francisco Bay Area in the U.S. state of California. It is coterminous with the Napa, California, Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010 the population is 136,484. The county seat is Napa....
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. Their child Max was born January 12, 2008, in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. On October 12, 2010, media reports indicated the two had been separated for months. On October 14, 2010, just days after confirming that they had separated, Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera
Christina María Aguilera is an American recording artist and actress. Aguilera first appeared on national television in 1990 as a contestant on the Star Search program, and went on to star in Disney Channel's television series The Mickey Mouse Club from 1993–1994...
filed for divorce.
Bratman and Aguilera's divorce was finalized April 15, 2011