$22 General Admission
7:00pm and 9:00pm Shows (Ticketed Separately)
Adam Meckler brings his soulful, passionate brand of modern instrumental and improvisatory jazz to Berlin with some of the top players on the scene. Expect to bop your head to the infectious grooves, marvel at the band's virtuosity, and leave the show humming Meckler's memorable melodies.
Band members:
Adam Meckler - Trumpet/Flugelhorn/Compositions
Christopher Rochester - Saxophones
Kavyesh Kaviraj - Piano
Ethan Yeshaya - Bass
Pete James Johnson - Drums
Adam Meckler is a trumpet player, composer, songwriter, educator, and entrepreneur living in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He is an Edwards Instrument Co. performing artist and clinician and leads the Adam Meckler Orchestra (AMO), an 18-piece big band that plays his original compositions. The AMO’s release “When the Clouds Look Like This” was listed as one of the best jazz releases of 2014 by iTunes. The AMO’s “Magnificent Madness” album featured collaborations with hip-hop artists and soul singers and was released to critical acclaim on the legendary alt-jazz label Ropeadope Records in 2018. The AMO’s four critically acclaimed albums showcase Meckler’s penchant for melody and groove, as well as his knack for potent collaborations. Adam has toured and/or recorded with Cory Wong, Dave Koz, Steve Cole, Youngblood Brass Band, Nooky Jones, the Hornheads (Prince), Sam Greenfield, Lucia Sarmiento, Jfab, and many others. Meckler’s quintet leans into poppy melodies, modern harmonies, and infectious grooves. His quintet has released three full-length albums: For Dad (2009), Wander (2016), and Forward (2021).
