Justin Avery was born in Traverse City, Michigan where he grew up watching music in his Dad's nightclub Dill’s Olde Towne Saloon.  He was exposed to all kinds of music in the nightclub, rock, soul, blues, R&B, jazz etc. Along with being the club owner, his dad played guitar, sang and put together extravagant shows.  His mother was also a prolific artist / painter.  Justin was brought up with music and always had an affinity for performing, writing and recording music.  

 

Justin has played with artists Sheila E, The Emotions, Billy Ray Cyrus, Rita Wilson, Berlin, Meat Loaf and Chicago.  Justin has also been an arranger on the television show AMERICAN IDOL for the past 8 seasons.   

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Justin's original projects include, the ever evolving WORLD IN A SUITCASE (Albums #1, #2 & #3 so far).  NUMBr CRNCHr, vIDEO fRAMER, Population Game & The Radio Project.  

 

Justin is a full time writer, arranger, producer and artist living in Los Angeles with his wife and two children. 

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