Ben Adams Quintet

Ben Adams Quintet: Old Thoughts For A New Day

by Michael P. Gladstone
June 28, 2006

Ben Adams, originally from the Midwest, changed his music studies from drums to vibraphone. Later, in the mid-'90s, he studied at the Berklee School of Music with Dave Samuels, Dave Friedman and Victor Mendoza. Now based in San Francisco, the vibraphonist/composer has released a third album that displays his talents as both bandleader and writer. On his debut, The Figured Wheel, Adams explored standards and originals; on his followup album, Music For Six, he emphasized the compostions of Todd Brindley ...

Ben Adams Quintet Upcoming Appearances

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
August 17, 2006

Ben Adams Is Pleased To Announce His Upcoming Appearances In Support of His New CD Old Thoughts for a New Day (Lunar Module Records)

8/19/06 Ben Adams Quintet 9:30pm-1:00 Cafe Van Kleef 1621 Telegraph Ave. Oakland, CA

Ben Adams -vibraphone Erik Jekabson-trumpet, flugelhorn Bryan McVicker-tenor saxophone Aaron Cohn-bass Andre Sumelius-drums

10/05/06 Ben Adams Quintet 8:00pm & 10:00pm Jazz ...
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