Jazz Artist | Bassist | Cultural Advocate
Brandon Meeks Music
About
For over 20 years Brandon Meeks has been a vibrant part of the Midwest’s soulful and eclectic music scene. As a bass player he’s created countless compelling live music experiences with dozens of artists throughout the region and including several national acts.
Meeks has had the good fortune of working with noteworthy creative minds such as Don Cheadle, Robert Glasper, Black Milk and Thundercat. Currently Brandon has teamed up with a new collective of exciting regional musicians from Indy, Chicago and Cincinnati to explore musical ideas inspired by modern jazz and hip hop visionaries like Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove and Madlib.
The group combines the style of classic straight ahead jazz with a 21st century streetwise aesthetic and is guaranteed to uplift, inspire and entertain all who experience the music.
Watch
Filmed at The Center for the Performing Arts, this video features my band performing original compositions at one of Indiana’s top venues. It highlights my work as a composer, performer, and bandleader in a world-class setting.
Listen
My latest release, Live at The Center is a dynamic, richly expressive live recording that captures the energy and spirit of my artistry. Recorded at The Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, Indiana, this EP features me on upright and electric bass, alongside Josh Strange (vibraphone), Brandon Douthitt (saxophone), and Greg Artry (drums). The album showcases rich improvisation and the soulful essence of modern jazz.
Outreach
Harmony in Motion: Jazz Improv Workshop
This clip is from my appearance on Fox59’s IndyNow, where I discussed Harmony in Motion: Jazz Improv Workshop—a community-focused program that explores the art of improvisation and the deeper cultural roots of jazz.
Legalize Being Black - Indy Jazz Fest Commission Project
Legalize Being Black is an interdisciplinary work I created with my band Native Sun for Indy Jazz Fest in 2020. Blending jazz, hip hop, classical, and spoken word, it responds to the murder of George Floyd. I composed the music and led a full creative team to bring the vision to life.
3rd Sunday Jazz Concerts
3rd Sunday Jazz Concerts series–I curate and perform in this monthly series to highlight regional jazz talent and create meaningful cultural experiences in community spaces.
Upcoming Performances 2025
April 4
The Cabaret Theater
Indianapolis, IN
April 10
City Winery
St. Louis, MO
April 30
Erikson Institute
Chicago, IL
May 18
3rd Sunday Jazz Concerts
Indianapolis, IN
May 30
The Jazz Kitchen
Indianapolis, IN
Previous Performances 2024
November 24
Harmony in Motion: Jazz Improv Workshop
Fishers, IN
July 30
The Center for the Performing Arts
Carmel, IN
June 12
The Indianapolis Artsgarden
Indianapolis, IN
March 18
City Winery
Chicago, IL
February 17
Newfields
Indianapolis, IN
June 15
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
Contact
If you're interested in an artistic collaboration, booking me for a live performance, or learning more about my work, I'd love to connect. Reach out via the form below, and I'll get back to you as soon as possible. Looking forward to the conversation.