adam meckler bio
Adam Meckler is a recent graduate of Lawrence University in Appleton, WI. He graduated with a degree in trumpet performance with an emphasis in jazz studies. He was a member of LU's Downbeat award winning (most recent 2007) Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Fred Sturm. Adam also studies jazz composition under Fred Sturm. He was the recipient of LU’s prestigious jazz composition award, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia’s Leadership in Music award. A member of many diverse ensembles, Adam co-manages a 12 piece salsa band (myspace.com/valetodo), and played in the LUJE as well as the LU combo 1 (aka the Mark Urness Sextet) where he studied with the award winning jazz bassist Mark Urness. Adam has also studied jazz improvisation with Mark Urness, Lee Tomboulian, and Matt turner. Adam has had the privilege of sharing the stage with Tim Haggins, Kenny Wheeler, Benny Golson, Wycliffe Gordon, and Maria Schneider. Adam plays in a group led by his wife, vocalist Jana Nyberg. The Jana Nyberg group has received critical acclaim for their unique and sensitive sound, led by the smoky and sophisticated voice of Jana Nyberg (janajazz.com). Adam's most recent project is writing for a more chamber style jazz ensemble, focused on finding new sounds while staying inside the jazz idiom. Currently based in the mid-west, Adam hopes to establish himself as a jazz player and writer while keeping his eyes on graduate school on the east coast. Look for things to come from this sensitive and highly creative jazz artist.

Old Friends
Composed by Adam Meckler April 2007. Adam Meckler-Trumpet, Paul Feeny-Bass Clarinet, Nick Anderson-bass, Mike Truesdell-Percussion. Recorded by Ross Catterton at Sound Nation Studios (920-585-7677).

Alone Together
Performed March, 2007 at Senior Recital. Adam Meckler-trumpet, Evan Montgomery, Guitar

I'll Remember April
Performed March, 2007 at Senior Recital. Adam Meckler-trumpet, Greg Woodard-piano, Derek Dreier-drums, James Hall-trombone, John Merritt-Bass.

Peace
Arranged by Adam Meckler March 2007 for Senior Recital. Soloists: Adam Meckler-Trumpet, Greg Woodard-piano.

Banana Lady
Composed By Adam Meckler. Meckler-Trumpet, James Hall-trombone, John Merritt-Bass, Derek Dreier-Drums, Greg Woodard-piano.

Selsolforol
Composed by Adam Meckler, based on poem written by Adam Meckler. All Instruments played, recorded and mixed by Adam Meckler (summer 2006).

Summer Rain
Composed by Adam Meckler. All Instruments played, recorded and mixed by Adam Meckler (summer 2006).

2 Worlds, Dear Mama, Collide
Composed by Adam Meckler for his mom on Mother's Day. Melodica is played by Adam Meckler. Same instrumentation and players as old friends. Recorded by Ross Catterton at Sound Nation Studios.

Happy Birthday
Composed by Adam Meckler. All Instruments played, recorded and mixed by Adam Meckler. Inspired by phone message left by Jana Nyberg.

'Swonderful
Performed by The Jana Nyberg Group. Jana Nyberg-vocals/flute, Adam Meckler-trumpet, Jake Nyberg-Drums, Evan Montgomery-guitar, Nick Anderson-bass. Recorded by Ross Catterton at Sound Nation Studios.

Alone Together, I Remember Clifford, There Will Never Be Another You, Have You Met Miss Jones, Tears Tears:
These tunes were recorded on August 13th 2007 at Lawrence University for the Thelonious Monk Inst. Jazz Trumpet Competition. On piano is Lee Tomboulian, bass is Mark Urness, Soprano Sax is Ross Catterton, and on drums is Green Bay native Danny Lueck. Tears, Tears was composed by Adam for a dear friend of his who lost a loved one.

2007 Schedule:
may:
18th- Jana Nyberg Trio - Sirroccos - Appleton, WI
28th- Vale Todo - Waverly Beach - Menasha, WI

june:
27th - Jana Nyberg Group, Gordon Lodge, Bailey's Harbor
29th-Jana Nyberg Group - Sirroccos - Appleton, Wi
30th - Jana Nyberg Group, Gallery Forty Two, Juddville, WI

july:
4th - Jana Nyberg Group, Gordon Lodge, Bailey's Harbor
6th-Jana Nyberg Group - Mission Grill - Sister Bay, Wi
11th - Jana Nyberg Group, Gordon Lodge, Bailey's Harbor
13th- Jana Nyberg Group - Sirroccos - Appleton, Wi
14th- Jana Nyberg Group - Park - Sister Bay, Wi
18th - Jana Nyberg Group, Gordon Lodge, Bailey's Harbor
25th - Jana Nyberg Group, Gordon Lodge, Bailey's Harbor
27th - Jana Nyberg group - Sirroccos - Appleton, Wi

august:
1st - Jana Nyberg Group, Gordon Lodge, Bailey's Harbor
3rd-Jana Nyberg Group - Mission Grille - Sister Bay, Wi
8th - Jana Nyberg Group, Gordon Lodge, Bailey's Harbor
10th-Jana Nyberg Group - Sirroccos - Appleton, Wi
15th - Jana Nyberg Group, Gordon Lodge, Bailey's Harbor
17th-Jana Nyberg Group - Mission Grille - Sister Bay, Wi
18th - private party, Green Bay
18th (9pm) - T. Ashwell's - Ellison Bay, WI
22nd - Jana Nyberg Group, Gordon Lodge, Bailey's Harbor
24th-Jana Nyberg Group - Mission Grille - Sisiter Bay, Wi
29th - Jana Nyberg Group, Gordon Lodge, Bailey's Harbor

september:
21st- Jana Nyberg Group - Mission Grille - Sister Bay, Wi

october:

7th Sirroccos, Appleton - 8-11pm
7th Hearthside, Sister Bay - w/ Jana Nyberg Group 2- 4pm
12th Sirroccos, Appleton - 8-11pm
19th-Jana Nyberg Group - Mission Grille - Sister Bay, Wi
20th - Gallery 42, Door County w/ Jana Nyberg Group 1-4pm
21st - First English Lutheran, Appleton - w/ Greg Woodard Group 7-8pm
26th-Jana Nyberg Group - Mission Grille - Sister Bay, Wi

november
2nd Sirroccos, Appleton, WI - 8-11pm
30th - A's Dockside, DePere, WI - 7-11pm

december
7th: Jana Nyberg Trio @ Siroccos 9-11pm
8th: Vale Todo @ Appleton Public Library 1-2pm
8th: Jana Nyberg Trio @ Private Party, Appleton 7:30-10:30pm
10th: Vale Todo @ Pulaski High School 4:30-8pm
12th: Vale Todo @ Lawrence University Coffee House 9-11pm
13th: Vale Todo @ Waverly Beach, Menasha 9pm-12am
14th: Jana Nyberg Trio @ Private Party, Appleton 6:30-11pm
21st: Jana Nyberg Trio @ Siroccos 9-11pm (guest Lee Tomboulian on Piano)
31st: Jana Nyberg Trio @ Jim's Place, Appleton 8:30-10:30pm

2008 Schedule:

february
5th - W/ Vale Todo 5:30-6:15pm @ Menasha Public Library
15th- W/ Vale Todo 1-3pm @ Resurrection Catholic
16th-5-8pm @ Paper Valley Hotel
16th-11:30-1am @ Resurrection Auction
22nd-8-11pm @ Siroccos
23rd- W/ Vale Todo 6-8pm @ Paper Valley Hotel
29th - W/ Vale Todo 9pm-12am @ LU Riverview Lounge

march
7th - 7-8pm W/ Vale Todo @ Menasha High School
20th - W/ Vale Todo 10pm-12am @ LU Coffee House
21st-7-11pm @ A's Dockside

april:
4th - 8-11pm @ Siroccos (CD release party!)
6th - W/ Vale Todo 2-3pm @ Neena Library
25th - 7-11pm @ A's Dockside

may
8th - W/ Vale Todo @ Waverly Beach
30th - 7-11pm @ A's Dockside
31st- Jana Nyberg Group - Private Wedding - Oshkosh, WI

june:
1st - W/ Vale Todo @ Waverly Beach