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Greg Adams

The sound of Greg Adams is one of the world’s best-known musical signatures. A musical journey that has spanned nearly four decades from the time he first arrived on the San Francisco Bay Area music scene of the early ‘70s, Greg has been a driving force to define artistry that transcends musical genres, still seeking out a course not yet traveled, is at his best when set to explore a new artistic destination. For Adams it is always about the journey and where it will take him and he is always ready to go the. The journey continues with East Bay Soul 2.0- completely produced, arranged and co- written by Greg

Ain’t Nothing Stopping Us Now: The Tower Of Power Story

by Jason Elias
January 8, 2024

For over 50 years Tower of Power has been the favorite of those who love R&B/soul, funk and sophisticated jazz. While the band is often known for its revolving door of lead singers, the band's founders, Emilio Castillo (saxophone) and Stephen “Doc" Kupka (baritone sax) have remained their constant. The Bay Area band's first album East ...

Little Feat: Waiting For Columbus, The Super Deluxe Edition

Label: Rhino
Released: 2022
Track listing:
CD 1: Original Album: Join the Band (Live at Lisner Auditorium, Washington, DC, 8/10/77); Fat Man in the Bathtub (Live at Lisner Auditorium, Washington, DC, 8/10/77); All That You Dream (Live at Lisner Auditorium, Washington, DC, 8/10/77); Oh Atlanta (Live at Lisner Auditorium, Washington, DC, 8/10/77); Old Folks Boogie (Live at The Rainbow, London, England, 8/4/77); Time Loves a Hero (Live at The Rainbow, London, England, 8/4/77) Day or Night (Live at The Rainbow, London, England, 8/4/77); Mercenary Territory (Live at The Rainbow, London, England, 8/4/77); Spanish Moon (Live at Lisner Auditorium, Washington, DC, 8/10/77).
CD 2: Original Album: Dixie Chicken (Live at The Rainbow, London, England, 8/4/77); Tripe Face Boogie (Live at The Rainbow, London, England, 8/4/77); Rocket in My Pocket (Live at The Rainbow, London, England, 8/4/77); Willin’ (Live at Lisner Auditorium, Washington, DC, 8/10/77); Don’t Bogart That Joint (Live at Lisner Auditorium, Washington, DC, 8/10/77); A Apolitical Blues (Live at The Rainbow, London, England, 8/4/77); Sailin’ Shoes (Live at Lisner Auditorium, Washington, DC, 8/10/77); Feats Don’t Fail Me Now (Live at Lisner Auditorium, Washington, DC, 8/10/77).
CD 3: Live at Manchester City Hall (7/29/77): Walkin’ All Night;* Skin It Back;* Fat Man in the Bathtub;* Red Streamliner;* Oh Atlanta;* Day at the Dog Races;* All That You Dream;* On Your Way Down;* Time Loves a Hero;* Day or Night.*
CD 4: Live at Manchester City Hall (7/29/77): Rock And Roll Doctor;* Old Folks Boogie;* Dixie Chicken;* Tripe Face Boogie;* Willin’/Don’t Bogart That Joint;* Feats Don’t Fail Me Now;* Rocket In My Pocket;* Sailin’ Shoes;* Teenage Nervous Breakdown.*
CD 5: Live at The Rainbow, London, (8/2/77): Walkin’ All Night;* Fat Man In The Bathtub;* Red Streamliner;* Oh Atlanta;* Day At The Dog Races;* All That You Dream;* Mercenary Territory; On Your Way Down;* Skin It Back; Old Folks Boogie.
CD 6: Live at The Rainbow, London, (8/2/77): Rock And Roll Doctor;* Cold Cold Cold;* Dixie Chicken;* Tripe Face Boogie;* Willin’/Don’t Bogart That Joint;* Feats Don’t Fail Me Now;* Rocket In My Pocket; Spanish Moon;* A Apolitical Blues ;* Teenage Nervous Breakdown.*
CD 7: Live at Lisner Auditorium, Washington, D.C. (8/10/77): Walkin’ All Night;* Red Streamliner;* Fat Man In The Bathtub; Day At The Dog Races;* All That You Dream; On Your Way Down; Time Loves A Hero;* Day Or Night;* Skin It Back.*
CD 8: Live at Lisner Auditorium, Washington, D.C. (8/10/77): Oh Atlanta; Old Folks Boogie;* Dixie Chicken;* Tripe Face Boogie;* Feats Don’t Fail Me Now;* Rocket In My Pocket;* Sailin’ Shoes;* Teenage Nervous Breakdown.*
*previously unreleased

Right On! DW3’s “Truth” Is Spreading Fast

April 15, 2015

With an active summer festival season on the horizon, things are already heating up for the throwback R&B vocal group on the heels of a new album release and a hot radio single featuring Brian Culbertson. Los Angeles, CA: A twelve-song set of smooth old school soul strewn with modern day sensibilities, retro R&B vocal group ...

DW3 Pays “Tribute” To Their Late Drummer-Mentor Ricky Lawson

February 14, 2015

R&B vocal band goes retro on their sophomore album, Vintage Truth, due March 17, with assistance from contemporary jazz luminaries Dave Koz, Brian Culbertson, Paul Brown, Greg Adams and Elan Trotman. Los Angeles, CA: At the untimely passing of the drummer Steely Dan’s Walter Becker described as having perfect timing, Ricky Lawson was only four songs ...

East Bay Soul 2.0

By Greg Adams

Label: Ripa Records
Released: 2012

Trumpeter Greg Adams To Release The New CD East Bay Soul 2.0 February 28, 2012

January 16, 2012

RIPA RECORDS TO RELEASE EAST BAY SOUL 2.0 ALBUM BY GRAMMY AND EMMY NOMINATED TRUMPETER ARRANGER GREG ADAMS ON FEBUARY 28TH, 2012 EAST BAY SOUL 2.0-COMPELELTY PRODUCED, ARRANGED AND CO-WRITTEN BY GREG ADAMS ADAMS HAS WORKED WITH ELTON JOHN, SANTANA, PHISH, CELINE DION LUTHER VANDROSS, AND THE ROLLING STONES TO NAME A VERY FEW A COLLECTION ...

Alan Hewitt: Retroactive

by Dee Dee McNeil
January 14, 2010

The CD artwork to Alan Hewitt's Retroactive looks like a reproduction from the old TV series, Miami Vice. Hewitt is dressed in a white suit with V-neck T-shirt, shades and shoulder-length blond hair. As a pianist and smooth jazz keyboardist, he travels on a flashback journey in both his attire and music. Hewitt opens ...

Trumpeter Greg Adams, Guitarist Paul Jackson Jr. to Perform at Teamsters Black Caucus so Cal Chapter Music Festival 2009, Nov. 7th in Long Beach

October 19, 2009

The First Annual Teamsters Black Caucus So. Cal Chapter Music Festival featuring R&B, Smooth Jazz and comedy will take place Saturday, November 7th at the Queen Mary Events Park, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., doors open at 10:30 a.m. All proceeds will benefit Teamsters Black Caucus So Cal Chapter, a non-profit 501c3 organization. Featured performers include ...

Greg Adams: Cool to the Touch

by Katrina-Kasey Wheeler
June 21, 2007

Greg Adams is a pioneer. As one of the founding members of Tower of Power, the trumpeter helped to create its signature sound. He has, since the age of eighteen, been the luminary behind an astonishing number of hits for countless artists, himself included along with the likes of Rod Steward and Elton John. Few horn ...