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TIGER MEAZELL

Where There's Smoke...There's FIRE!!!

About Me

Tiger Meazell began his jazz career at age eleven when he was paired with the great jazz trombonist, Paul Brewer. It was through this exposure with Brewer that Tigers education in jazz began. It was also through Brewer that Tiger caught the eyes and ears of his two mentors, Phil Woods and Steve Wilkerson.A seasoned veteran, Tiger has performed and worked with some of the biggest names in the business including: Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry, Nat Adderly, Diane Reeves, Al Grey, Hal Galper, Jeff Johnson, Reggie Workman, Wynton Marsalis, Arnie Lawrence, Jimmy Heath, Greg Abate, Paul Brewer, Stephen Fulton, Morris Nelms, Maynard Ferguson, Paul Bowman, James Moody, Ed Soph, George Mraz, Andrea Baker, Chris Neville, Artie Cabral, Brunek Suchanek, Kenny Barron, Keith Copeland, Shaun England, Miles Osland, Steve Wilkerson, Richie Cole, and Phil Woods. Tiger has also worked, and been featured with such Rock/Pop Icons including: Billy Joel, Richard Marx, Sade, Michael Bolton, Glenn Frey, and Duran Duran.A critically acclaimed artist, Tiger has received praise from such critics as the late Leonard Feather who stated that Tiger is one of the finest artists to ever pick up the alto saxophone.Currently residing in New England, aside from his active touring schedule Tiger also teaches privately and performs throughout the United States and abroad. He is available for concerts, clinics, recordings, jazz festivals, residencies, and mini-residencies.For booking information contact: [email protected]

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Music:

Member Since: 3/25/2005
Band Website: NEW WEBSITE COMING SOON!
Band Members: Tiger Meazell - Alto/Soprano Saxophones - *NEW QUARTET FORMING!*
Influences: Phil Woods, Charlie Parker, Cannonball Adderly, Sonny Stitt, Richie Cole, Steve Wilkerson, Jackie McLean, Gene Quill, Tubby Hayes, John Coltrane, Benny Carter, George Coleman, Charles McPherson, Art Pepper, Sonny Criss, Paul Desmond, Sonny Rollins, Jerome Richardson, Dexter Gordon, Michael Brecker, Arnie Lawerence, Lew Tabackin, Dick Johnson, Bud Powell, Clifford Brown, Dizzy Gillespie, Tom Harrell, Miles Davis, Paul Brewer, Bill Pierce, Bob Mover, Lee Konitz, Bud Shank, Charlie Mariano, Eric Dolphy, Eric Kloss, Johnny Hodges...and the list goes on......
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My Blog

TOP 10 WAYS TO GET FIT!

TOP 10 WAYS TO GET FIT! 1.     EAT EVERY 2-3 HOURS Eating small meals throughout the day will help speed up your metabolism.  You should be eating 5-7 meals per day. &n...
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What Is Jazz?

What Is Jazz? -  By Phil Woods Jazz is based on theme and variation.  Classical music also uses this form.  There is a declaratory statement of the theme, followed by a development sect...
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My Equipment

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