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Singers and Band
Robby Robinson -
Music Director - Keyboards
Arranged for:
Liza Minnelli, Frankie Valli, The Beach Boys, Connie
Francis, Buddy Greco, Dorothy Hammill & Ice Capades,
Jim Stafford, Phil Driscoll, Ronnie Spector, Martha
Reeves, Darlene Love, Denny Correll, Lisa Mordente, The
Ventures, The Atlanta Symphony, The Dallas Symphony, The
Illinois Symphony, New Jersey Symphony, Rochester
Philharmonic, Simi Valley Orchestra, Pacific Symphony, Don
Menza, Greg Guidry
Musical Conductor for:
Frankie Valli, Buddy Greco, Del Shannon, The Drifters, The
Coasters, Tommy Leonetti, Steve March, Darlene Love, The
Ventures, The Atl\anta Symphony, The Dallas Symphony, The
Illinois Symphony, New Jersey Symphony, Rochester
Philharmonic, Simi Valley Orchestra, Hershey Symphony,
Pacific Symphony, Connie Stevens, Tom Dreesen, Nick Noble
Played Keyboards for:
Tom Jones, Liza Minnelli, The Commodores, Cheryl Ladd, Sha
Na Na, Steven Stills, Charles Calello, Bob Gaudio, Johnny
Harris, Harvey Fuqua, Jack Daugherty, Bob Crewe,
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, Richie Cole, Eddie
Harris, Alex Acuna, Bennie Maupin, Gavin Christopher, John
B.Williams, Phil Driscoll, Richie Fagan, Frankie Avalon,
Gary Lewis & the Playboys, Willie Bobo, Alphonse
Mouzon, Morris Albert, The Mills Brothers, Brian Hyland,
The Platters, Emmett Chapman, Mamie Van Doran, The Four
Tops, Paul Revere & the Raiders, Lou Christy, David
Foster, Mike Pinera, Del Shannon, The Ink
Spots, Peaches & Herb, Joe
Houston, Albert King, Eddie Jefferson, Ernie Watts,
Miroslav Vitous, Deniece Williams, Delfonics, Al Wilson,
Manhattans, Major Harris, The Friends of Distinction, Gene
Chandler, Barbara Mason, The Turtles
Records & CDs:
Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Steve Kipner, Liza
Minnelli, Alphonse Mouzon, Cheryl Ladd, Buddy Greco,
Crystal Lewis, Bob Gaudio, Charles Calello, Bob Crewe, Les
DeMerle, Steve March, Pieces, David Soul, Lloyd Lindroth,
Kenny Nolan, Johnny Harris, Edwin Starr, Davey Allan &
the Arrows,Wanda Lou Bautts, Jane Edwards, The Cosmetics,
Bruce Stewart, Raven Bleu, Bull Parks, Jack Daugherty, The
Ventures, Virginia Keene, Teddy Phillips, Dick Contino,
The Waters Family, G.Q, Hermine, Flakes, Kim Fowley, The
Supremes, Mandie Pinto, Denny Correll, Dave Kurcz,
Concordia Publishing House, Jeffrey David, Barbara Lewis,
Jimi Hendrix Live, Florence LaRue, Deniece Williams
Landon Beard - Singer
Dancer
Landon Beard began his performing
career at three years old as a soloist for a Kodak
commercial. He comes from a family of professional
musicians who allowed him to further his talents and
knowledge. From the age of three he has spent many hours
in the studio, recording numerous television and radio
commercials. He grew up in San Diego, California where he
continued his work in the recording studio and on the
stage. He has since earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree
in musical theatre from Cal State University, Fullerton.
Shortly after his 2001 graduation, Landon appeared in the
Hollywood Bowl's Show Boat and The Great American Concert.
He has performed across the United States with various
theatrical productions and vocal groups, and his voice can
be heard around the country, advertising for such
companies as Toyota, NBC, Warner Bros, Pepsi, and
Disney. Landon is enjoying life touring with Frankie
Valli as one of The Four Seasons. www.myspace.com/dooner5
Brian Brigham -
Singer Dancer
Brian is very blessed to be apart of
Rock & Roll history as one of the FOUR SEASONS
alongside the legendary Frankie Valli! Brian has had
the chance to perform for and alongside such artists as
Faith Hill, Pat Benatar, The Beach Boys, Phil Collins,
Eric Benet, Jay Leno, Bill Cosby, Manhattan Transfer, and
Melissa Manchester to name a few. Film/TV
appearances include a recurring role on General Hospital,
Pirates of the Caribbean "At Worlds End", Boston Legal,
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Bold & The Beautiful, singing
backup vocals on the season finale of America's Got
Talent, and The Donny & Marie Show. Voice Over/Session
Singing credits include CBS, ABC, NBC, Disney and most
recently, "Night At The Museum 2: Battle Of The
Smithsonian". Brian has starred in several musical
theatre productions including The Broadway National
Touring Company of "SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER", "GREASE",
"JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT", and most
notably, "JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR" with Jack Black, Ben
Vereen and original motion picture stars, Ted Neeley,
Barry Dennen, and Yvonne Elliman. www.myspace.com/brianbrigham
Todd Fournier -
Singer Dancer
Todd has been singing with Frankie
Valli as one of the Four Seasons on and off for the past
six years. National Tours: Jesus Christ Superstar
(Simon)(Judas U/S) Regional: Aida(Radames), It Came From
Beyond(Steve){Ovation Nominee}, Pilgrim(Carel/TinkerU/S)
Grease (Danny Zuko)(Teen Angel, Johnny Casino), The
Creation, Scarlet Pimpernel, Miss Saigon, Godspell,
Oklahoma, Chorus Line, Singin’ in the Rain, and 42nd
Street. Television: Wicked Wicked Games, Days of Our
Lives, Port Charles, General Hospital, JAG and Home
Improvement. www.toddfournier.com
Brandon Brigham -
Singer Dancer
Brandon has been entertaining since
the age of 12. His career began as young boy when his
mother would take him and his brother who also performs
along side him on stage as a Four Season with Frankie
Valli on family trips to talent competitions. He then
began singing in the school choir, and right out of high
school was cast in several productions with The Walt
Disney Company and Universal Studios Corp. He formed the
boy band Synergy with friends and the group began
traveling around the world performing for audiences in
Hong Kong China, Osaka Japan, and Tokyo Japan to a very
large fan base. He recently was seen on Jimmy Kimmel
live performing with Frankie Valli as one of the Four
Seasons and has been seen throughout the greater Los
Angeles area in several Musical Theater Productions like
Brigadoon, The Pirates of Penzance, Footloose, Smokey Joes
Cafe to name just a few. In his young career he has shared
stages with such great artists as Frankie Valli, The
Beach Boys, Pat Benatar, Melissa Manchester, Donny and
Marie Osmond to name a few. "Traveling the states and
performing for thousands of sold out crowds has been a
real blessing and a great tool for my growth as an artist.
As my career continues I can only hope to obtain such
great success as the amazing talents that came before me -
Brandon Brigham. We have only yet to see what talents this
bright young artist has to offer the world. Brandon
recently began producing his own song compositions and is
in the process of recording an album.
Craig Pilo - Drums
L.A Session drummer who’s credits
include: Boston Legal, Las Vegas, The Osborne’s, Sex in
the City, Ally McBeal, Boston Public, Sabrina the Teenage
Witch, Malcolm in the Middle as well as feature films:
Basic (Sony) and Dirty Dancing II Havana Nights
(Miramax). He graduated from the University of North
Texas College of Music with a bachelors degree in music
and has since played with Maynard Ferguson, Player,
Deniece Williams, The Red Elvises , Heatwave, Greg Adams,
Billy Vera and the Beaters, Angela Carole Brown , and most
recently, Ronn Moss. www.craigpilo.com
John Menzano - Bass
The 80’s and early 90’s were filled
with television appearances, touring on the road, and
hibernating in the studio. John was a regular member of
John Stamos’ band on ABC’s comedy “Full House”. He toured
with Sheena Easton, Three Dog Night, and Joshua Kadison.
All the while he honed his craft. In 1994, he got a call
from an old friend telling him that legendary guitarist
Peter White was looking for a bass player. “Playing with
Peter White really opened so many doors for me. He is not
selfish with his band and has encouraged me to play with
others. In fact, he has recommended me to other musicians.
Through Peter, I met and toured with Rick Braun, Kirk
Whalum, James Ingram, Marc Antoine, Dave Koz, Brian
Culbertson, and so many more. I am grateful for all of the
opportunities I have been given”.
The next step for John was to
put together a CD of his own songs. “It has always been a
goal of mine. On the road, people would ask me when I was
releasing my CD. I thought, Why Not? I believe the
maturity I have reached with my playing has given me the
confidence to do this. I am really excited too. This is
definitely a collaborative effort as I am calling on all
of my friends to give their input and play on the tracks.
Everyone has been so supportive of this endeavor”.
On a personal note, John lives
in Valencia, CA with his wife, Alecia and their son Nick
and daughter Mia. “I feel blessed and I thank God everyday
for the gifts He has given me--music, my wife, my son—life
doesn’t get better than this”. www.johnmenzano.com
John Schroeder -
Guitar
John Schroeder has been playing
guitar and singing since he was nine years old. He
grew up outside of Minneapolis (Minnesota) and moved to
Los Angeles at age 18. He plays many styles of
music and has performed alongside artists such as Al
Jarreau, Russ Freeman and The Rippingtons, Eric
Marienthal, Patrice Rushen, Garrison Keillor, the
Original Wailers Band, Lettuce and the Steve Miller
Band. In addition to traveling and performing with
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, he is finishing a
Bachelor of Music degree in Studio/Jazz Guitar from the
University of Southern California, as well as
performing and recording with various projects around
LA. In 2009 John released a CD with his own band,
Pinot ( www.pinotfunk.com
), and toured the US to support the album. John is
delighted to be part of the Frankie Valli and the Four
Seasons show.
Rick Keller - Sax /
Keyboards / Percussion
Rick Keller is
a instrumentalist, recording artist and composer
living in Los Angeles. He has become one of
the most sought after studio musicians on the West
Coast. As a master on several woodwinds, his skills
are is high demand as a sideman, but continues to
explore and develop his musical voice with a disciplined
commitment towards by pursuing his own
projects. Rick is currently the lead alto
saxophonist with Bill Holman’s Big Band and is
honored to have had the privilege to play with the
following other jazz greats.
Most recently Rick toured South
America and Japan with Christopher Cross before joining
Frankie Valli. Rick's credits include performances
with Billy Cobham, Joe Sample, Trilok Gurtu, Zakir
Hussain, Benny Bailey, Al Porcino, Claudio Roditi,
George Russel, Charlie Mariano, Chaka Kahn, Bill Bruford
and Natalie Cole.
Robbie
Angelucci - Guitar
Robbie Angelucci was born and raised
in Lanciano, a small town in the Abruzzo region of
Italy (by the Adriatic Sea). He started playing
guitar at the age of 11...at 19 he moved to the states to
attend the Musicians institute in Hollywood. Since
then he has worked in the Los Angeles music scene as a
session musician and toured extensively. He worked
on projects for national TV shows, major movie trailers
and soundtracks including Barber Shop, The
Honeymooners and Roll Bounce. Robbie has
worked with some of the finest artists in the world
including; Taylor Dayne, All for One, Wayne Brady, Denny
Seraphine from Chicago Transit Authority, Vinnie Colaiuta,
John Baseley; Otmar Ruiz and Zucchero.
In 2003, He recorded and
released his first solo album as writer and producer, “A
Guy With An Accent”, which gained great reviews by both
European and U.S. press. Recently he has
started his own studio facility and recording company,
Moodys Tone Productions. Aside from all of that he
also writes for Axe Guitar Magazine as a US
correspondent. Robbie joined Frankie Valli and the
Four Seasons in 2009. He endorses La Bella Strings,
Seagull Acoustic guitars, THD and Brunetti's Amplifiers.
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