Saxophonist Gary Meek is at Los Angeles‘ Catalina Jazz Club on Thursday, October 5 in support of his new album, Originals (available September 29). Meek will be joined by trumpeter Walt Fowler, guitarist Bruce Forman, pianist Mitchell Forman, bassist Brian Bromberg and drummer Terri Lyne Carrington for the engagement.
With six recordings as a leader since 1991 as well as being a widely sought after sideman, Gary Meek has carved out a unique position for himself as a virtuosic saxophonist. Meek has contributed to over 150 recordings and has performed and/or recorded with artists such as Dave Weckl, Airto Moreira, Jeff Lorber and Green Day. His newest release, Originals, reclaims his passion for creating his own works and writing personal journeys through music. His first as a leader since 2002, this album demonstrates not only his mastery of the saxophone, but a beauty and joyfulness of expression that is apparent in both his playing and in his compositions.
- What Happened to my Good Shoes? (feat. Randy Brecker)
- When You’re a Monk (feat. Randy Brecker & Bruce Forman)
- Suite for Maureen (feat. Randy Brecker, Michael Lent & Airto Moreira)
- Spiritual for Iris
- Stella on the Stairs
- Pacific Grove Fog
- Mr DG (feat. Bruce Forman)
- Lost Dreams (feat. Bruce Forman)
This CD is a collection of songs by Saxophone virtuoso Gary Meek, recorded be some of the worlds finest musicians, such as, GRAMMY winning Drummer Terri Lyne Carrington, Four Time GRAMMY winner Randy Brecker, GRAMMY nominee Brian Bromberg.
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