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STUDIO CITY JAZZANOVAS
Join Us
Now sponsored by the Studio City-Sherman Oaks Rotary Club!
Find out more about MMM and the Jazzanovas through this concert recording and program.
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Studio City
12355 Moorpark Street, Studio City, CA 91604
Every Wednesday @ 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Contact Info:
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Music Director, Nicholas Pierone: (818)929-9962
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Assistant Director, Ron Rubin: (818)426-9922
Meet The Band Leaders:

Nicholas Pierone
Los Angeles based composer Nick Pierone has been writing for film and television since 1993. Originally a singer/songwriter/producer working with numerous artists, Nick discovered that his compositional skills and piano training were a perfect fit for scoring. His first big break came when he was asked to score the critically acclaimed feature "The Basement and the Kitchen." That job found him conducting an eighteen piece string section and working with renowned percussionist Butch Norton. He had found his home. The distinctive personalities of numerous composers and songwriters has inspired him to always be true to his own musical voice. K-9: P.I. from Universal Pictures and starring Jim Belushi was another important landmark. The picture required both an orchestral and rock score as well as a song for the end credits, a perfect fit.
Most recently, Nick has provided music for two Nickelodeon series, various independent films and the new Disney series "Coop and Cami Ask The World". His goal to bring fresh ideas, inspired melody and deep musicality to every production has never wavered. There is so much music yet to come. His musical expertise extends to multiple string and percussion instruments, including the piano, electric bass guitar, drums, other percussion, and vocals. Nick also plays electric keyboard for his band, the Blue Ramblers. He is a long time member of the Studio City Jazzanovas.

Bryan Johnson
Bryan attended Northern Michigan University, followed by an internship at Milwaukee Rep, where he appeared in the original cast of the late Larry Shue's THE FOREIGNER. Regional credits include the Denver Center Theatre Company (ALMOST HEAVEN, Premiere), Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES, THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK), Adirondack Theatre Festival (HEARTBEATS, MIMI LEDUCK), Stoneham Theatre (MAN OF LA MANCHA), Michigan Shakespeare Festival (TWELFTH NIGHT), Riverside Theatre (THE 1940'S RADIO HOUR), among others.
Broadway: MAMMA MIA! Other NYC credits include I WANT MY TOKEN BACK! (Solo show, Bistro Award), MAX & MAXINE: TOGETHER AGAIN! (Bistro Award), PHILEMON, and THE END OF CIVILIZATION. Tours: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (North America/Europe), THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (Europe). Television: Blue Bloods, Ed, Kings, Law & Order, L&O: Criminal Intent, L&O: Trial by Jury, Onion News Network, Outlaw. Commercials/Voiceovers. GRAND THEFT AUTO V. AEA member since 1990.
Jazzanova Rebirth- Studio City, August 2022

Studio City Jazzanovas in the News!
The Studio City/Sherman Oaks/Encino News features Music Mends Minds and our Studio City Jazzanova Jazz Band in this article written by Kay Wolf!
View the full article HERE!
Interested in joining the Studio City Jazzanovas?
Contact us at info@musicmendsminds.org or call us at (818) 326-0500 for more information.
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