About Gary

Gary Meggs is currently on tour with the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra. He is also heavily involved with the University of Arkansas at Monticello Jazz program where he developed their nationally recognized undergraduate jazz program. He and his colleagues have just added a jazz graduate program.

In addition Gary performs nationally and is a successful songwriter. He earned his Bachelor and Master's Degree in Music education while studying with Wendell Evanson and saxophonist Earl Hesse. Mr. Meggs has performed with many entertainers such as The Temptations, Four Tops, Bob Newhart, Don Rickles, Mickey Gilley, Conway Twitty, Lou Marini, Regis Philbin, Tom Bones Malone and many others.

Gary has been a guest artist with the 8th Air Force Jazz Band, Air Force Band of the West and was the director of the 531st Air Force Jazz band during his military career. He is retired from the 106th Army Band.

When not touring or teaching Gary stays busy as a performer, clinician and adjudicator throughout the United States. He and his wife Katrina reside in Arkadelphia Arkansas.