About Me
Adam Stoler has, at an impressively young age, established himself as a highly in-demand guitarist and music collaborator involved with a diverse range of projects from jazz, funk and R&B, Brazilian Samba and Bossa Nova, Middle Eastern and singer-songwriters with a psychedelic Nashville tinge, not to mention his own work which encompasses contemporary jazz and pop harmony with rhythmic and melodic influences from around the world.Born and raised in the New York metro area, Adam’s interest and talent for music was discovered early on and he studied and performed an eclectic array of instruments. He recalls his first exposure to music as equally diverse, ranging from Beethoven piano sonatas that his father would play, Jimi Hendrix and Sly and the Family Stone records, and a Stan Getz/Gilberto/Jobim box set that would later prove to have a profound impact on him.Adam recently received his Master of Arts degree in music performance and composition from the Steinhardt School at New York University where he also received his Bachelor of Music with honors. In addition, Adam was appointed as an adjunct instructor at NYU’s Music Department in the fall of 2005, one of the youngest in the entire university.During his tenure at NYU, Adam had the opportunity to study with such esteemed artists as John Scofield, Wayne Krantz, Kenny Werner, Antonio Sanchez, Brian Lynch, and Gil Goldstein. Adam has also studied and performed with saxophonist Lenny Pickett, horn leader of the 70’s funk group Tower of Power and current music director of SNL. These influences have encouraged Adam to explore the world of musical possibilities including but also beyond the traditional jazz repertoire, applying his technical knowledge to his love of popular music from around the world.Adam has performed/worked with a variety of other artists including producer, composer, and vibes virtuoso Mike Mainieri, Jim McNeely, Warren Vaché, and doo wop front man Eugene Pitt, to name a few. He is currently working with the up and coming singer/songwriter talent Anna Rose as well as touring with pianist Keiko Matsui. Adam remains an active, sought after performer, recording artist, and producer. You can hear is guitar playing on several TV commercials for companies including Avon and Wachovia.Starting the fall of 2007, Adam will be joining the Richard Bona Group and touring internationally. For his latest itinerary and projects as a leader, please visit his website at www.StoLerMusic.com or at www.myspace.com/StoLerMusic.
