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Some of the many artists he has worked with include Jennifer Paige, Kelly Clarkson, The GOGO’s, Joan Osbourne, Little Feet, Carlos Santana, The New Kingston Trio, Ray Charles, Chaka Kahn, Richie Sambora, Earth Wind & Fire, The Pointer Sisters, The Four Tops, Sheila E, Tom Jones, Kenny G, and most recently Katy Perry. Drawing on his roots as a successful Los Angeles based rock and roll drummer, he continues to bring an energetic enthusiasm to all his projects, and his years of dedication have earned him the much deserved standing as the MVP’s Most Valuable Player. Visit him at www.ricgrea.com.

His work as musical director for live concert performances has taken him all over the world with major acts, including MC Hammer’s spectacular 1990 “Don’t Hurt ‘Em Tour”. And as a jazz musician his work includes performances at the Playboy Jazz Festival and the House Of Blues, performing and recording with many great artists including Jimmy Scott, Justo Almario, Anthony Wilson, Alex Acuna and Luis Conte. Additional highlights include television appearances on The Tonight Show, The Arsenio Hall Show, Prime Time Country at The Grand Olde Opry, a special MTV live performance for Michael Jackson and taking the stage at New Orleans’ 80,000 seat arena, The Super Dome.

As a composer and producer, Justin has created music for theater, television and movies, including writing and recording the score for Miramax’s cult indie film classic, “Swingers”. His songs have been featured in numerous popular TV shows including “Sex and The City”.
Justin draws on all these areas of expertise in his work with the MVP’s, crafting sophisticated and dynamic arrangements that are designed to excite audiences and generate maximum audio visual impact. As a Musical Director, he is in close contact with large-scale event producers and entertainment directors at the biggest venues across the country, working with them directly to tailor MVP shows to the specific creative needs of each event.

Annette now lives in Los Angeles where in addition to working with the MVP’s, she does studio work as a singer/voice over actress. Returning to her theatrical roots, she recently appeared in “Blues Schoolhouse” at the famed House Of Blues, a show created to educate children and teens about the rich musical heritage that has had such a major impact on her own life. With power-house vocals and eye-popping dance moves, she always brings a vibrant energy and dramatic flair to the MVP show.

A solid drummer as well as guitarist, Jeff was an audition finalist for the lead role in the hit theatrical show “Blue Man Group”, and workshopped fro two days in NYC with members of the New York production. He also studied acting at Chicago’s Act One Studio and The Audition Studio, appearing in short films, numerous showcases, and playing the role of Gaveston in a contemporary adaptation of Christopher Marlowe’s classic “King Edward the II” at the Bailiwick Theater in Chicago. Since moving to Los Angeles, Jeff has become an integral part of the MVP’s high-energy stage show, sharing his versatile vocal style, dynamic dance moves, and youthful enthusiasm with an ever-growing fan base across the country.

He can also be found in the LA area performing his own original music, including songs from his first solo release “Really Good Seats” and the forthcoming album “The Hayworth Incident.”

Brandon’s solid tenor vocals have been compared to the likes of contemporary Broadway stars Sam Harris, Adam Pascal, and Raul Esparza, as well as recording legends George Michael, Steve Perry and the incomparable Elton John. Besides working regularly with the MVP’s, his recent projects include hosting a pre-show for Disney’s HSM3: Senior Year at the El Capitan Theater and singing featured vocals on FOX’s Boston Legal. Other recent highlights include co-starting on MAD TV, singing lead tenor in the pop/rock a cappella band VYBRATION (formerly Disney’s GROOVE 66) and originating the role of Pepper in the Original Las Vegas Company of Hit Broadway Musical MAMMA MIA! Brandon can also be found performing regularly in the Upright Cabaret as well as the 88’s Cabaret in Los Angeles, both of which have consistently garnered rave reviews and continue to play host to star-studded A-list audiences.

His infectious enthusiasm, and wide range of performing styles, makes him an asset to any production, and fuel every memorable performance he delivers.

As a producer, Joel has just completed work on the debut release from singer Melissa Fahn, “Avignon”, an album he also arranged and wrote songs for. He is currently composing the music for the forthcoming film “Old Dogs” and creating the musical arrangement for the theatrical adaptation of the film “Once”. He is also assisting composer James Horner on the soundtrack for director James Cameron’s upcoming release “Avatar”.

He contracted the band and appeared in a Levis Dockers jeans commercial, which appeared during the Super Bowl, and led the band that backed up Liza Minnelli on the ABC show Extreme Makeover. Most recently he entertained over 10,000 Washington State fans at the Rose Bowl tailgate party. He’s played with members of the Tonight Show Band, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Earth Wind and Fire, Elton John’s band, Don Rickles, Tom Jones, Chicago…you’ve probably heard his sax on TV, the Big Screen, or the radio. On the local scene you can hear David playing everywhere from BB King’s to the House Of Blues to the Beverly Hills Hotel to the Groundlings Theater. A cum laude graduate of California State University Northridge and graduate with high honors from Mesa Community College, David currently resides in the Los Angeles area where he teaches, composes and performs.