Meridian Arts Ensemble

NYC-based chamber music ensemble founded in 1987. Current line-up: Jon Nelson, Brian McWhorter (trumpet). Benjamin Herrington (trombone). Daniel Grabois (horn). Raymond Stewart (tuba). John Ferrari (drums). Ex-members: trumpet: Rolf Holly (original line-up), Richard Kelley, Josef Burgstaller, Charles Lazarus (replacement for Jon Nelson during his sabbatical year). trombone: Tracy Leonard (original line-up). horn: Ann Ellsworth (replacement for Daniel Grabois during his six-month absence). tuba: Marcus Rojas (replacement for Raymond Stewart during his six-month sabbatical). drums: Mo Roberts.