Trott's name is most synonymous with Sheryl Crow having co-written some her biggest hits including "If It Makes You Happy”, "Everyday is a Winding Road” ,“A Change”, "My Favorite Mistake” and “Soak Up The Sun”. 

Jeff was awarded Songwriter of the Year by BMI in 1998. 

Most recently he produced and co-wrote songs for the 2019 Hootie and The Blowfish record “Imperfect Circle”, as well as producing indie artist Aaron Lee Tasjan's album "Karma For Cheap”, and the last two Sheryl Crow albums “Be Myself” and her 2019 album“Threads”. 

Further collaborations include Clare Dunn “Salt and Lime” (latest single), Devon Gilfillian, Jillian Jacqueline, Lucie Silvas, James Mercer (of The Shins) The Brummies, Brandy Clark, Randy Houser and New West artist Andrew Combs’ single “Save Somebody Else.”

Other work includes producing songs for film and television like indie film "Janie Jones”, two songs for Stevie Nicks on the soundtrack of “Practical Magic” plus the theme song for The Katie Couric Show. 

Jeff is a diverse musician who has played in bands such as Tears For Fears, Wire Train, World Party, Pete Droge and in addition he launched a psychedelic solo record in 2001 “Dig Up The Astroturf” which was mixed in 5.1 for DTS.