Member Since: 10/08/2006
Band Website: www.benadams.net
Band Members: "Old Thoughts for a New Day" features Ben Adams-vibraphone, Erik Jekabson-trumpet, flugelhorn, Mitch Marcus-tenor saxophone, Fred Randolph-bass, Sameer Gupta-drums
Influences: Bobby Hutcherson, Wayne Shorter, De La Soul, Keith Jarrett, John Coltrane, Bob Brookmeyer, Paul Motian, Soundgarden, Charlie Haden, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Andrew Hill, Tribe Called Quest, Kurt Rosenwinkle, Marty Ehrlich, Mos Def, Tim Berne, Ornette Colman, Blackalicious, John Hollenbeck, Claudia Quintet, Talib Kwali, Crosby Stills and Nash (not Young), Paul Bley, Don Cherry, my library card, Gil Evans, Grachan Moncur III, growing up in Kansas (referance "Music for Six, Ben Adams Sextet plays the Music of Todd Brindly Hershberger", the definitive regional guide to an amazing and under-appreciated part of this country) with nothing better to do than talk about how much of a bad ass Frank Zappa is (he was still living at that time, long live FZ!)
Sounds Like: Everyone says 60's Blue Note, but really it's a cross between Steve Swallow and Monk. Both their music features melodies with twist and challenging harmonies. I've tried to incorperate those eliments into my music.
Record Label: Lunar Module Records
Type of Label: Indie