Played in different and between genres, exploring aspects of jazz, blues, traditional music, experimental and free improv. Primarily a pianist I also play accordion, guitar and a variety of percussion, with a particular interest in musical stone. I have recordings released with various bands (including Accordions Go Crazy, Poorboys, Cadillac Kings, Wanderlust) and in collaboration with others (including Lol Coxhill, Sylvia Hallett, Clive Bell, Chris Cundy, Paul Jolly). More recent releases include "In the case of darkness" (33 Jazz), "Accord" (Linear Obsessional Recordings) "Sheffield" [Flying Down Trio] (Wavetable) and "Wanderlust" (Paper Label Records).
"What is great about this CD is it is so listenable and yet there are moments
when the attention is grabbed and intensified by a particular interlude or solo
– and there are many in the CD. This makes it not only worthy of a listen but
also imparts a sense of care, understanding of the listener, not to mention
clever arranging. This is entertainment. There are delicate little sections
where the music is light and intricately woven countered by sections, which
blow your socks off. Naturally piano-led by Mike Adcock but also generous in
the space given to the other instruments, this is one of those recordings
where each listen brings a little more; a bit extra and another discovery,
especially in the final track which is musical mastery." (from review of
"Wanderlust" - Sammy Stein, Jazz in Europe)
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"What is great about this CD is it is so listenable and yet there are moments
when the attention is grabbed and intensified by a particular interlude or solo
– and there are many in the CD. This makes it not only worthy of a listen but
also imparts a sense of care, understanding of the listener, not to mention
clever arranging. This is entertainment. There are delicate little sections
where the music is light and intricately woven countered by sections, which
blow your socks off. Naturally piano-led by Mike Adcock but also generous in
the space given to the other instruments, this is one of those recordings
where each listen brings a little more; a bit extra and another discovery,
especially in the final track which is musical mastery." (from review of
"Wanderlust" - Sammy Stein, Jazz in Europe)
"The Spontaneous Music Ensemble lineup of drummer/cornetist John
Stevens and soprano saxophonist Trevor Watts can, for countless reasons,
serve as the template against which many another freely improvising duo
can be gauged. That's an especially pertinent point with Reduced, as multi-
instrumentalists Sylvia Hallett and Mike Adcock have fashioned a dialog
every bit as rarefied as the one that Stevens and Watts created......The
results are extraordinary." (from review of "Reduced" - Nic Jones, All
About Jazz)
"These are the contemplative and carefully conceived musings of an
improviser who recognizes the worth of subtlety and silence." (from review
of "Moment of discovery" - Cadence)
"This is honest, open, resonant music, sympathetically recorded. Sleep It Off
could charm the birds from the trees, and might just do the same for you.
Recommended." (from review of "Sleep it off" by MA & Clive Bell - Peter
Marsh, BBC website)
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Primary Instrument
Drums
Location
Bristol
Willing to teach
Beginner to advanced
Credentials/Background
I teach piano and accordion. Have been a professional musician for 30 years which has usually included an
element of teaching - individually, small groups (peripatetic school teaching) and workshops. I combine reading
from notation with development of listening skills, playing by ear and improvisation. I work and teach across a
variety of musical genres. I am available daytime or evening by arrangement. I charge £35 per hour.