Charlotte, NC March 25, 2013 – The 4th Annual Uptown Charlotte Jazz Fest returns to the Queen City with the sounds and rhythms of some of the world’s greatest jazz performers June 21-22, 2013, at the Time Warner Cable Uptown Amphitheatre. Following up a nearly sold-out 3rd year with record attendance, the festival has truly become a “destination event” for true jazz enthusiasts, attracting attendees all along the Southeast including Georgia, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Tickets are on sale now.
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Blog Talk Radio Interview

Saxophonist Marion Meadows makes his label debut on Shanachie Entertainment with his 13th release, Whisper.

Ronald Jackson of The Smooth Jazz Ride said about Whisper:
"The material here is full of the Meadows musical diary of influences and style. Powerful, melodious, sensuous, and full of creative passion all at once.

Here is, quite simply, another masterful effort from Meadows who has, throughout the years since and including his 1990 debut, continually worked his musical benevolence on jazz and R&B fans everywhere."

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The Smooth Jazz Ride

Veteran saxman Marion Meadows always brings a lot to the dance with his releases. Whisperis no different. Also being a digital designer/photographer and semi-pro cyclist begs the question: How can such a multi-faceted individual focus in such a meticulous fashion on all of his passions – to the point of being very well regarded in all of those respective circles? It’s nothing short of remarkable. Of course, my focus here, however, will be much more limited as I examine some more of his always magnetic music.

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Smooth Jazz News

Marion Meadows - Whispers (Album Review)

Marion Meadows can look back on an eventful past. As a young musician he had not even dream it, to become a member of Norman Connors band and be signed by Bob James' label. It took a bit to his own solo career. But twenty years later he can for sure describe himself as a staple of the smooth jazz format with recordings such as Keep It Right Here (1993), Forbidden Fruit (1994), Body Rhythm (1996), Another Side Of Midnight (1999), Next To You (2000), In Deep (2002), Players Club (2004), Dressed To Chill (2006), and Secrets(2009).

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Albert Einstein once said “We all dance to a mysterious tune, intoned in the distance by an invisible piper.” For multi-talented saxophonist and consummate creative spirit Marion Meadows, the allure of music was never too far. The charismatic, strikingly handsome, eloquent and debonair musician, who happens to moonlight as a brilliant digital designer/photographer, and semi-professional cyclist originally had aspirations to become a veterinarian.




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Soprano Saxophonist Marion Meadows Returns On February 26

Label Debut For Shanachie Features Special Guest Bob Baldwin And Includes Soulful Renditions Of Jazz Classics By Freddie Hubbard And Dave Grusin

Lead Single Is “Black Pearl”

New feature on SmoothJazz.com

What do you find to be the most challenging aspect of recording a new album?

The most challenging aspect of recording a new album to me lies in the creative flow. An artist can’t always turn on the creative fountain. Although I am always creating, I am not constantly on the same creative plane. An album, although often eclectic must have a sense of continuity and balance. I like to think of it as a story line.

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