Billboard #1 chart-topping hit maker & smooth jazz guitarist sensation teams up with international R&B soul jazz saxophonist for a very special BLU debut, one night only!
It has been an exciting past year for guitarist Adam Hawley, who’s debut record “Just The Beginning” was released on March 18. All three of Adam’s singles have topped the charts to become #1 hits and the first, “35th St. ft Eric Darius” had the longest run at #1 on Billboard in 2016.
And, Adam has been named both Smooth Jazz News and JazzTrax Debut Artist of the Year.
Adam signed with Kalimba Music (founded by Maurice White of Earth, Wind, & Fire) in August 2015. His first offering on the Kalimba label features Darius along with Euge Groove, Brian Culbertson, Gerald Albright, and Michael Lington.
Tour dates include appearances at Seabreeze Jazz Fest, Catalina Jazz Fest, Berks Jazz Fest, Jazz Fest West, Java Jazz, Cancun Jazz Fest, Newport Beach Jazz Fest, Dave Koz Cruise, Mallorca Jazz Fest, Napa Valley Jazz Getaway, Jazz on the Vine, KSBR Bash, Houston, San Antonio, Detroit, Atlanta, Birmingham, Mobile, Pensacola, Bay Area, & many more.
Adam is also known as a prolific sideman, appearing with a who’s who list of artists in a wide variety of genres. Credits include Dave Koz, Jennifer Lopez, Brian Culbertson, Natalie Cole, Gerald Albright, Dave Koz and Friends Cruise, and American Idol to name just a few.
He holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts from the University of Southern California and currently teaches at Musician’s Institute, Chaffey College, and Saddleback College.
Don’t miss your chance to hear these two rising stars on today’s contemporary jazz scene as they take the stage together right here in Akron, Ohio – get your tickets today!
