STEVE ADAMS

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Hello reader, my name is Steve Adams. I teach and play guitar for a living; I consider myself very fortunate to do this especially in our media saturated society. I have had experience performing in many genres: solo Classical, Jazz, Latin Jazz, Metal, Hard Rock, Country, Blues, etc.
I write music as well. My mainstay project is called ARZ. ARZ is progressive, embracing elements of all styles as well as what the music industry has dubbed “World Music.”
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Four ARZ albums are available through Cdbaby, iTunes, Napster, and other digital outlets.ALBUMS:SeraiThe MagiThe Last KingdomSolomon’s Key (“Burning Bush” and “Solomon’s Key” were written by Merrill Hale (drummer) and myself).“At The Mountains of Madness” my fifth release is finished (still waiting for the artwork).
OTHER PROJECTS:DARK PLACES: Metal/Prog similar to Queensryche, Dream Theater, Led Zeppelin, Tool. Martin Edward, vocalist extraordinaire, as well as a long-haired rocker dude, heads the helm providing vocal melodies and lyrics. He is remixing this batch and as well as some new goodies.
ALL GOOD PEOPLE: We seek to recreate the YES experience when we perform. The wondrous music of YES is always an unparalleled pleasure to share with audiences. Kevin (keys), Merrill (drums), Dilly (bass) and Rich (vocals) provide the talent for this “tribute” band.
STEVE ADAMS TRIO: Jazz classics performed by Merrill Hale (drums), Jon Zaerr (bass), and myself. This material is a pleasant challenge, and let’s face it folks, jazz gigs pay better!
SOTTO VOCE’: Woodwind (sax-flute) and guitar duo featuring Latin Jazz. Joe Sorce who has a resume a mile long provides his soaring solo work. Again, the jazz gigs pay better!
"I’ve had the honour (and fun!) of working with many talented people: Joe Sorce (film composer, Ray Charles Band), Chien Tan (Oregon Symphony, Aerosmith, Celine Dion), Martin Edward (vocalist supreme!), Danny Jubb, Charlie Swift, Jeff Newman, Tina S. Marie and Chael Emmett, and many more...
REVIEWS:
Serai is a modern masterpiece of soaring guitar instrumental music that combines rock, jazz and classical.
--Twentieth Century Guitar Magazine
It rocks, it swings, and sometimes it just lays back and lets the music whisper. For all this though, it is Steves acoustic guitar playing that impresses most, and the man has style and technique to spare.
--Tom Karr, ProgressiveWorld.net
Instrumental neo-prog in the style of YES, GENESIS, RUSH, FOCUS, IQ. Without a doubt the 2 CDs are a pleasure to listen to, with Steves musicianship reaching a very high level. Any progfan will love this band!
--Gabor Kleinbloesem, Strutter Magazine, The Netherlands
It twists and turns blending Hackettonian and Fripperian styles to form a soundtrack to a story told only by the music. Powerful stuff indeed! Adams manages to keep the listener enthralled and engaged, spinning off on weird tangentsthe sheer profundity of musical ideas makes each listen anew.
--Mark Hughes, Dutch Progressive Rock Page
Sure technique and inner fire combine in Spindleshank and on the country-tinged Stomp, organic showcases for Adams astonishing finger and fret skills. Combined, the two discs make for a bold but inhabitable journey into a fantastic world where the view is often breathtaking.
--Lee Williams, Oregonian