Twilight

DARMON MEADER TO HEADLINE FOR 2010 UGA/TWILIGHT FESTIVAL

Darmon Meader is acknowledged in the jazz community as an esteemed vocalist, arranger, and saxophonist.  Receiving international recognition, Darmon is actively involved as the founder, musical director, chief arranger, composer, producer, saxophonist, and vocalist of the Grammy Award winning New York Voices.  As a member of New York Voices, Meader has released countless recordings on the GRP, RCA/Victor, Concord and MCGJazz labels.  In the fall of 2007, New York Voices released their anticipated MCGJazz release A Day Like This,  and in January of 2008, Darmon released his debut solo album, And So Am I.  Darmon’s solo project is a collection of jazz standards and original works that reflect his interests and skills as a singer, instrumentalist, writer, and arranger.  While the project is mainly focused on traditional jazz, the CD includes a wide variety of styles, orchestration approaches, and concepts.*

The UGA/Athens Twilight Jazz Festival is non-competitive and is open to middle school, high school, college, and community ensembles.  Participants may register in one of four categories including; big band, combos, jazz vocal groups, and vocal soloists.  Additionally, vocal soloists must provide live accompaniment.  Group participants must provide scores of all pieces performed.  Vocal ensembles and combos must provide three (3) copies and Big Band must provide four (4) copies.  All groups will receive audiotaped comments, a video tape, and a feedback clinic from several of our artists/clinicians.  Ensembles interested in participating may audition for a 45-minute set on the Athens Twilight Outdoor Stage on Friday or Saturday.

*Biography information can be found at www.damonmeader.com