Adam is a professional jazz and blues musician specialising in both piano and Hammond organ. Current bands include “Quintessential Swing”, “Millennium Jazz Orchestra”, “Bobby Grant Hammond Trio”, “Mike James Orchestra”, “Groove Diggers”, “Craig Owen Band” & “Michael Buble Tribute”. Freelance jazz and swing gigs include work with singers such as Loretta Scott, Ann-Marie Ballinger, Debbie Wilson, Annie Long, John Jenkinson & Zoe Chiotis. Adam has also appeared in concert with “Dominic Halpin & The Honey Bs”, the “Swingmania Big Band” and “Almost Ella” featuring Danish singer Brigitte Escobar.

Adam is currently busy at the Hammond organ with his RnB trio, performing material by artistes including Ray Charles, Georgie Fame and Booker T. The band also features Brendan Day on drums & vocals (Steve Gibbons/Fairport Convention) plus rising North-West guitarist Bennet Longman.

Adam is available for gigs, musical directing, composing/arranging & teaching of piano, organ, keyboards & vocals. He has wide experience working in jazz, blues & popular settings and can advise on technique, repertoire and interpretation as required. From small combos to professional theatre shows, Adam is equally at home both improvising and reading music.

Adam’s festival performances have so far included Buxton Fringe, Newark Jazz and Nantwich Jazz & Blues; concert highlights: Ronnie Scott’s (Birmingham) with Millennium Jazz Orchestra, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall with Swingmania & Old Trafford FC for the UEFA cup final VIP entertainment.

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