Reissue of a 2000 session by the smooth jazz saxophonist Marion Meadows. On 'Next To You' he blends his trademark R&B-influenced contemporary jazz sound with Latin rhythms, ably assisted by guitarist Ray Obiedo and percussionist Pete Escovedo. Personnel: Marion Meadows - (soprano, alto & tenor saxophones), Norbert Stachel - (flute), Jay Rowe, Peter Horvath, Michael Beardon - (piano), Ray Obiedo - (keyboards, guitar), Dave Matthews, Barry Eastmond, Yasha Barjona - (keyboards), Julio Fernandez - (acoustic guitar), Tariqh Akoni - (electric guitar), Marc Van Wegeningen, Curtis Olson - (bass), Peter Michael Escovedo, - (drums, congas, timbales, percussion), Pete Escovedo - (guiro), Michael Spiro - (shaker, triangle)