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Episode 69: Brandon Meeks — Jazz Bassist, Composer & Cultural Advocate
Published 4 months, 3 weeks ago
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Join host Dawn Burns on The Sauce for an inspiring conversation with bassist, composer, and cultural advocate Brandon Meeks. A cornerstone of the Midwest creative music scene for over two decades, Meeks is known for his warm tone, deep groove, and fluid movement across jazz, hip-hop, soul, and experimental sounds.
Born in Gary and based in Indianapolis, he’s collaborated with artists from Don Cheadle to Robert Glasper. Meeks also curates the acclaimed 3rd Sunday Jazz Concert Series and creates the livestream Breakfast Beats.Hear how his work bridges tradition, community, and the evolving sound of modern jazz.