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  • Genre: Classical / Glam / Progressive

    Location NEW YORK, New York, Un

    Profile Views: 27613

    Last Login: 2/11/2011

    Member Since 2/27/2006

    Website www.meridianartsensemble.com

    Record Label Channel Classics

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    Meridian Arts Ensemble is perhaps more widely known for playing Frank Zappa's music (having worked with him shortly before his passing in 1993). The band is one of the most adventurous contemporary music groups around and regularly performs works by Elliott Carter, Milton Babbitt, David Sanford, Elliott Sharp, Captain Beefheart, Nick Didkovsky and many others in addition to compositions from within the ensemble. The Basic Facts: * five brass players and one percussionist from New York City, * expandable to include piano, extra percussion, guitar, bass, saxophone * performances in 49 states * performances in Romania, Finland, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Austria * performances in Japan and Taiwan * performances in Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, and Cuba * nine critically acclaimed compact discs on the Channel Classics label * assisted in changing the face of chamber music through innovative repertoire and high-octane performances. ............

  • Members

    TRUMPETS - Jon Nelson and Tim Leopold, HORN - Daniel Grabois, TROMBONE - Ben Herrington, TUBA - Raymond Stewart, PERCUSSION - John Ferrari

  • Influences

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    "If you're horny for Frank Zappa's modernist monkeyshines, move over to the Meridian Arts Ensemble. The brass quintet (plus drums and sometimes keyboards) are the renegade classicists who cut class to play Zappa, Beefheart and commissioned works from respected avant-garde composers. Finally, Zappa (and others) get the classical valvedation they deserve." -- from Progrography .. .. .. .. ..

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  • Richard Harris


    Honor All MOTHERS With LOVE and RESPECT Meridian!
     
     
    TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT MOTHERS ...

    “No GIFT to your MOTHER can ever

    EQUAL her gift to you -

    LIFE.”

    A SALUTE TO ALL MOTHERS EVERYWHERE FOR

    WHO YOU ARE, AND FOR ALL THAT YOU DO!

    With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,

    Richard

    www.myspace.com/richardharrislive

    Please take a minute and give my music a listen!

    MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

    13 days ago
  • Richard Harris


    Happy Easter Meridian!
     

    TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT EASTER ...

    "All you really need is LOVE,

    but a little CHOCOLATE now and then doesn't hurt!"

    IF YOU GET CHOCOLATE ALL OVER YOUR HANDS ~

    YOU'RE EATING IT TOO SLOWLY!

    With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,

    Richard

    www.myspace.com/richardharrislive

    Please take a minute and give my music a listen!

    MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com


     

    1 month ago
  • Richard Harris


    LIVE every day of your LIFE Meridian!

     

    TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT LIFE ...

    "Don't EVER GIVE UP.

    The greatest things accomplished in life are those you
    STRIVE FOR.

    Never GIVE UP HOPE.

    Remember AMATEURS built the ARK and
    PROFESSIONALS built the TITANIC ..."

    THE BEAUTY OF LIFE IS TO GIVE ~

    THE JOY OF LIFE IS TO LOVE!

    With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,

    Richard

    www.myspace.com/richardharrislive

    Please take a minute and give my music a listen!

    MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

    2 months ago
  • Richard Harris



    MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

    Live a LIFE OF KINDNESS Meridian!

     

    TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT THE POWER OF A TOUCH ...

    "Too often we UNDERESTIMATE the power of a TOUCH,

    a SMILE, a KIND WORD, a LISTENING EAR, an HONEST

    COMPLIMENT, or the SMALLEST ACT OF CARING,

    all of which have the potential to TURN A LIFE AROUND."

    ~ Leo Buscaglia

    ONLY A LIFE LIVED FOR OTHERS IS WORTH LIVING!

    With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,

    Richard

    www.myspace.com/richardharrislive

    Please give my music a listen!

    Cool Jazz CD's @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

    OR

    CDBaby.com / ITunes

    2 months ago
  • Richard Harris



    MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

    FIGHT HUNGER Meridian!

     

    TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT SHARING OUR BLESSINGS ...

    "While earning YOUR DAILY BREAD,

    be sure you SHARE A SLICE

    with THOSE LESS FORTUNATE."

    ~ H. Jackson Brown Jr.

    IF YOU CAN'T FEED A HUNDRED PEOPLE ~

    FEED JUST ONE!  IT IS THE GREATEST OF ALL MISTAKES

    TO DO NOTHING BECAUSE YOU CAN ONLY DO A LITTLE ~

    DO WHAT YOU CAN!

    With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,

    Richard

    www.myspace.com/richardharrislive

    Please give my music a listen!

    Cool Jazz CD's @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

    OR

    CDBaby.com / ITunes

    3 months ago
  • Lex Bronkowitz Orchestra

    Hi meridian arts ensemble,
    here is a preview of the new
    LEX BRONKOWITZ ORCHESTRA
    plays the music of FRANK ZAPPA album.
    Release will be in spring.
    CHECK IT OUT!
    Greetings,
    Lex B.

    www.facebook.com/LexBronkowitzOrchestra

    www.myspace.com/lexbronkowitzorchestra

    http://youtu.be/UU8jpMX4JkY

     

    3 months ago
  • Richard Harris



    MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

    YOU ROCK Meridian!

     

    TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT POSITIVE THINKING ...

    "Get rid of the NEGATIVE PEOPLE in your life -

    surround yourself with POSITIVE PEOPLE

    who BELIEVE IN YOU and INSPIRE YOU."

    ASPIRE TO INSPIRE BEFORE YOU EXPIRE!

    THE POSITIVE THINKER SEES THE INVISIBLE, FEELS

    THE INTANGIBLE, AND ACHIEVES THE IMPOSSIBLE!

    With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,

    Richard

    www.myspace.com/richardharrislive

    Please give my music a listen!

    Cool Jazz CD's @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

    OR

    CDBaby.com / ITunes

    3 months ago
  • Richard Harris



    LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS FROM MY NEW CD "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

    Hi Meridian!

    I'm glad I chose YOU as a FRIEND!

     

    TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT THE CHOICES WE MAKE ...

    "No one else can ever make YOUR CHOICES for you.

    Your CHOICES are YOURS ALONE.

    They are as much a part of you as every BREATH you will
    take, every MOMENT of your life.”

    ~ Dr. Shad Helmstetter

    CHOOSING TO LIVE YOUR LIFE BY YOUR OWN CHOICE IS THE GREATEST FREEDOM YOU WILL EVER HAVE!

    CHOOSE WISELY!

    With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,

    Richard

    www.myspace.com/richardharrislive

    Please give my music a listen!

    Cool Jazz CD's @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

    OR

    CDBaby.com / ITunes

    4 months ago
  • Richard Harris



    LISTEN TO SOME SWEET MUSIC FROM MY NEW CD "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

    To My DEAR FRIEND Meridian!

     

    TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT OVERCOMING ADVERSITY ...

    Let's face it.  Life can be hard and cruel sometimes.  We face some TOUGH TIMES IN LIFE - illness, financial setbacks, disappointments, and even the loss of loved ones.

    But with FAITH IN OURSELVES, and HOPE IN THE FUTURE, we can MEET any challenge, OVERCOME any obstacle, and CONQUER any foe.

    NEVER STOP BELIEVING IN YOURSELF and DON'T EVER EVER QUIT!

    With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,

    Richard

    www.myspace.com/richardharrislive

    Please give my music a listen and let me know what you think!

    Cool Jazz CDs @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

    OR

    CDBaby.com / ITunes

    4 months ago
  • Mike Celona

    New Facebook Page:

    http://www.facebook.com/mike.celona1

    10 months ago
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