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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