"Gary Meek is one of the most uniquely talented musicians I know. His musicianship, range of emotions, purity of sound and fearless approach to improvising makes him, in my opinion, one of the undiscovered voices in jazz." - Herb Alpert One of the most accomplished and versatile musicians working today, Gary Meek is equally at home playing the saxophone, clarinet, keyboards, and flute. Having worked with many legendary artists for more than 15 years, Meek's reputation as a featured performer is rapidly growing. From 1980-1983, Meek played saxophone in big bands at the Los Angeles Jazz Workshop, then toured extensively with Dionne Warwick. In 1987, he began a seven-year association with Brazilian legends Airto Moreira and Flora Purim, primarily as a saxophone player, but also playing some keyboards, flute and EWI. This proved to be an extraordinary musical chemistry and in 1990, with guitarist Jose Neto, they formed the band Fourth World. From 1990-1994, Fourth World played major venues throughout the world, including the North Sea Jazz Festival, Montreux, Monterey Jazz Festival, Playboy Jazz Festival, and Telluride Jazz Festival. Meek also has a long-standing relationship with keyboardist Jeff Lorber and is featured prominently on the keyboardist's last four recordings for Verve. The two have toured widely over the past 10 years, including a 1995-1996 world tour with Herb Alpert, promoting Albert's Second Wind album. In 1997, Meek toured with Al Jarreau in the U.S. and Europe. Gary has most recently (2002) become a full time member of the Dave Weckl Band, touring world wide and appearing on the CD's; The Dave Weckl Band, LIVE (and very plugged in), and their latest release, Multiplicity (July '05). Throughout his career, Meek has also toured with bands led by Sergio Mendes, Alphonse Mouzon, The Rippingtons, David Benoit, Kevyn Lettau, and many others. At present, he is working in Los Angeles primarily as an in-demand session player, composer, and arranger. Gary has played on recordings with notables such as Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, Herbie Hancock, George Duke, Russell Ferrante, Jimmy Haslip, Alphonso Johnson, Alphonse Mouzon, and Brian Bromberg. Gary has released four solo recordings to date, including Gary Meek, Time One, Live at Ronnie Scott's and Good Friends. His latest recording, Step 7, was released by A440 Music Group on November 12, 2002. Equipment & Gear Coming soon! Click here to return to the top of the page.

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