Greg Adams
Sleek, soulful trumpet melodies floating over tight funk grooves. Sophisticated urban jazz that feels like a late-night drive through a neon-lit city.
Sleek, soulful trumpet melodies floating over tight funk grooves. Sophisticated urban jazz that feels like a late-night drive through a neon-lit city.
Greg Adams is a pivotal figure in the evolution of contemporary jazz and funk, best known as a founding member and the primary horn arranger for the legendary Tower of Power. His solo career, launched in the mid-1990s, successfully translated the high-octane 'East Bay Soul' aesthetic into the more commercial Smooth Jazz format.
Adams is credited with defining the brass-heavy sound that influenced decades of pop and soul recordings, having arranged for icons like Elton John and Rod Stewart. His solo work is characterized by a sophisticated blend of melodic trumpet leads, tight funk rhythms, and lush, hi-fi production. Critical consensus highlights his 1995 debut 'Hidden Agenda' as a landmark of the genre, reaching #1 on the NAC charts. Throughout the 2000s and 2010s, he has maintained a consistent presence with his 'East Bay Soul' project, bridging the gap between classic 70s funk precision and modern adult contemporary jazz. He remains a first-call arranger and a respected elder statesman of the West Coast session scene.
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