born in Australia, 1969
ADRIAN MEARS has led a life of contrast and change, a voyage from one end of the earth to the other. He has gathered knowledge and experience from around the globe and through his music takes the listener on a similar journey.
Since his arrival in Europe in 1992, Mears has quickly established himself as one of the strongest voices on trombone in the European and International scene.
Mears`s debut CD "Discoveries", on ENJA records, together with saxophonist Johannes Enders accompanied by a monster New York Rhythm section, was followed by the ethno jazz trio "Babamadu" with "Bitama", then the highly original release "All For One", marking his emergence as a leader in the scene. His latest record release "Jump On In" with his exciting working band "New Orleans Hardbop" is a masterful display of musical integrity and scope.
Mears`s career is already distinguished by performance and recording credits alongside the likes of the Vienna Art Orchestra, Kenny Wheeler, Bob Brookmeyer New Art Orchestra, McCoy Tyner`s Big Band, the NDR big band with Tim Hagans, Bobby Shew, James Morrison, Don Pullen, Eddie Palmeri, Charlie Mariano, Mark Soskin, Paquito DiRivera, Klaus Doldinger, Jeff Williams, Adam Pieronczyk, Joey Calderazzo, Peter O`Mara, Ronnie Burrage, Peter Herboltzheimer, Wolfgang Muthspiel, Dhafer Youssef, Peter Madsen, Conexion Latina, George Mraz, Adam Nussbaum, Don Friedman, Carla Bley, Steve Swallow etc...continue to biography... or look at whats is available at his own record label Mears Music such as his lastest recording for Choir, Chamber orchestra and jazz ensemble, "Between Two Worlds"Go to www.adrianmears.net for more details,photos, biographies, discographies in both English and German.