About

M and M Productions is privileged to be working with the most talented professionals in the music industry! We believe that the artists, musicians and engineers that we are working with are the best in music. Our mission is to produce music that reaches directly into the soul of the audience through the talented musicians working with us. They are our heart and soul and we believe that together we will reach the top of the music industry!

Julian Morgan, CEO

Julian Morgan is the Founder, CEO, President, and Executive Producer of M and M Productions Inc. He has worked as a musician and a music producer for over 50 years. Julian has owned and operated his own recording studios in Southern California since 1982.

M and M Productions Inc. was founded in 2010. However, M and M Productions Inc. has been around for quite some time, evolving from its origin as Morgan and Morgan Productions, which was also founded by Julian in 1982. At that time, Julian owned and operated his own recording studio in Riverside, California….

Being a musician himself, he started this company with the intent of providing his local, hometown musicians an affordable recording studio where they could record and produce their own music. He progressively grew the business into a larger recording studio in the Riverside and Los Angeles areas. After years of operating his recording studios, he decided to expand the company in 2010.

In July of 1986, Mix Magazine wrote about Julian’s involvement with World Soundworks in Burbank, CA, where his work as a recording engineer and music producer were highlighted on two major projects. The first project was his work with Arthur Wright of Motown Records, to engineer and produce the Hill Sisters. The second project was working on songs for Hands Across America, a powerful charity event that raised $34 million to fight hunger, homelessness, and help those who are impoverished.

Julian’s in-depth experience and knowledge, acquired in over 50 years of hands-on music production, performance, and promotion work, has proven invaluable to the success of M and M Productions Inc. By expanding his vision of the company, he began assembling high caliber musicians, who have transcended into two R&B groups, 2Creation and 2Natural. These two groups through not only Julian’s shaping and training, but music composition as well, provide the unique sounds of American Soul and R&B to Asian night clubs that now sell out in Japan and China regularly and who are currently scheduled for multiple Asian tours throughout various venues.

Julian has written, recorded, produced, performed, and toured with groups and/or members of Tower of Power, Rose Royce, Commodores, Expose, A Taste of Honey, The Platters, Undisputed Truth, Rocky Padilla, Andrea Miller, Jessica Beaza, Z-Looke, Cedar Breaks and numerous other groups from a variety of genres, including Latin, Rock, Country, Jazz, and R&B.

In 2014 Julian co-wrote, produced, and arranged Jessica Baeza’s album, “Dame De Ti”, that was released by M and M Productions Inc. in 2015. In 2016 we were proud to announce that this album was nominated for two Tejano Grammys.

In addition to his many other accomplishments, Julian is CEO/President of the Inland Empire Musicians Hall of Fame.

Arlene Griffin

Chief Officer of Business Development and Strategic Planning

Arlene Griffin serves as Chief Officer of Business Development and Strategic Planning for M and M Productions Inc., where she is a senior executive responsible for shaping corporate strategy with a strong focus on premium customer service, operational excellence, and long-term growth. As a trusted advisor and strategic leader, she brings a broad, CEO-level perspective to identifying risks, anticipating challenges, and executing initiatives aligned with the organization’s mission and vision.

Arlene has nearly 45 years of executive financial leadership experience, including serving as CFO for Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies. Her background includes managing multibillion-dollar global operations, overseeing multi-currency portfolios exceeding $500 million, and successfully leading business transformations across organizations of varying size and complexity. She has earned broad respect for nurturing professionals’ abilities and supporting their long-term career advancement through her mentorship.

Most recently, Arlene served as Chief Financial Officer for a rapidly growing aerospace organization with a 75-year legacy. In this role, she has led significant top-line growth, expanded the workforce, preserved jobs, supported acquisitions, and built scalable infrastructure to enable continued expansion.

Arlene holds a master’s degree in business management with an emphasis in finance and a bachelor’s degree in business administration. She values work-life balance and maintains an active lifestyle. Music remains central to her life and purpose, reflecting both her personal passions and her dedication to honoring its cultural legacy.

Carolyn Tagariello, CFO

Carolyn Tagariello is the Chief Financial Officer for M and M Productions.

Carolyn earned her Masters degree from the University of San Diego Graduate School of Business.

During her professional life spanning more than three decades, she has contributed to the success of the companies where she has worked as an engineer and manager. Now, she is combining her engineering and leadership skills with her passion for music production, sound recording and information technology.

Edward Pont, CAO

Edward Pont is the Chief Administrative Officer for M and M Productions.

Ed comes to us with a varied background. While in the US Navy he learned the ins and outs of diagnostic troubleshooting mainly in electronic related areas.
He also has extensive experience in curriculum development has applied this knowledge to most aspects of work life in the civilian world also. He also developed skills managing people that worked with and under him.

As CAO he is the involved in all aspects of M and M’s business. Being the central point of contact ensuring that information is passed along to all departments as necessary.

Connie Breece, Administrative Assistant

Connie was introduced to music when she was young and her dad purchased a grand piano. Later her family would open two clubs in Riverside, The Purple Haze in Arlington and Diamond Lil’s in Woodcrest, and one club in Palm Springs/Cathedral City, Nasty’s.

After being in the food service industry for 25 years, Connie was offered the opportunity to teach ‘at promise’ students at Guajome Park Academy and SIATech Public Charter High School located on the Inland Empire Job Corps Center for 19 years. She retired in 2019. She loved working with her students and considered them all her children.

In 2021 Connie became Secretary for the Inland Empire Musicians Hall Of Fame and later Vice-Chair/Secretary. She feels fortunate to be a part of such an amazing organization that is working to bring music to children in the Inland Empire.

Connie believes that working for M and M Productions is a “blessing” and she has found yet another calling.

Gina April, Music Booking Director

Gina April is a motivated, enthusiastic, and determined professional. Her background includes 24 years of nursing, employer liaison, and hospital clinic management. During her medical career, she managed large contracts that involved marketing and progressive thinking. Her work in leading healthcare in Occupational Medicine with Community businesses was recognized by Congressman Mike Thompson.

Gina’s creative spirit led her to open her own business in event management and aesthetic nursing. Gina has had a lifelong passion for music. In her earlier years, she sang with the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. She also attended Columbia Broadcasting School, which led to her experience in radio and show production. Gina’s experience also includes voiceovers for radio commercials. In her spare time, you’ll find her enjoying the sun, hiking, or boating in Northern California’s Wine Country.

Charles C. Johnson, Music Director

For 10 of the 12 years, Charles Johnson played in the Jr & Sr band, showcasing his musical talents on the Baritone Horn, Drums, and B Flat Trumpet. Upon graduating in 1970, he pursued higher education at Henderson State Teachers College in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. During the summer of 1971, a vacation in Southern California led him to Highgrove, where he delved into the local music scene.

In Highgrove, Charles connected with like-minded musicians who reignited his passion for music, reminiscent of his days playing in juke joints with cousins Duke & Michael Burks. Notably, Michael would later be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and designated as the Music Ambassador of Blues for Arkansas.

What was initially a summer vacation evolved into a permanent relocation, with music becoming his lifelong pursuit. Charles joined several bands, including Truth, Raggz, and Cutty. In 1980, he established Johnsound Recording Studio in downtown Riverside, later merging with StageMaster Productions, led by CEO Julian Morgan. This union gave birth to The OG Bad Boys, a Rock & Soul Band. While Charles shifted from horn player to bass guitarist, his love for music remained steadfast. The band included Jeffrey (JD) Norris on Drums and Percussions (RIP), Billy (Boy) Gonzales on Keys and Piano, Tyrone (Terriblet) Cowens (RIP), and Bobby G on Guitar, with Trey Stone & Mark Douglas handling Guitar and studio recording.

Charles embarked on a remarkable journey in music, filled with memorable experiences, rewards, and encounters with stars and celebrities. He graced renowned venues such as Speak Easy, Trubadour, Mr. Woodley’s, Four Torches, and the Queen Mary, to name a few. Those years were invaluable for learning and growth. His journey continued as he took on roles as Music Director and Graphic Designer for the IEMHOF (Inland Empire Musicians Hall of Fame), becoming an integral part of this growing institution. The adventure doesn’t end here—join Charles and enjoy the ride.