Mears`s debut CD "Discoveries", on ENJA records, together with saxophonist Johannes Enders accompanied by a monster New York Rhythm section, was followed by the ethno jazz trio "Babamadu" with "Bitama", then the highly original release "All For One", marking his emergence as a leader in the scene. His latest record release "Jump On In" with his exciting working band "New Orleans Hardbop" is a masterful display of musical integrity and scope.

Mears`s career is already distinguished by performance and recording credits alongside the likes of the Vienna Art Orchestra, Kenny Wheeler, Bob Brookmeyer New Art Orchestra, McCoy Tyner`s Big Band, the NDR big band with Tim Hagans, Bobby Shew, James Morrison, Trombonefire, Don Pullen, Eddie Palmeri, Charlie Mariano, Mark Soskin, Paquito DiRivera, Klaus Doldinger, Jeff Williams, Adam Pieronczyk, Joey Calderazzo, Peter O`Mara, Ronnie Burrage, Peter Herboltzheimer, George Mraz, Adam Nussbaum, Don Friedman, Carla Bley, Steve Swallow etc...continue to biography...  He was teaching in Mannheim, Germany for 10 years, Cologne 2 years, and is currently a Professor at the Music Academie in Basel, Switzerland for Trombone and Ear Training for the last 8 years.

Look at whats is available at his own record label Mears Music such as his latest recording for Choir, Chamber orchestra and jazz ensemble,  "Between Two Worlds" or the new live recording with New Orleans Hardbop "Birdseye View" released October 2008 on the TCB Label.