Adams Duo
Classical Guitar / Cello combination - very unique and very eligant.
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This is a demo of a few songs that the Adams Duo performs. Their extensive list is too large to print.
Guitarist Jonathan Adams combines classical sensibilities and fingerstyle flash to create a unique experience that stretches the guitar's diverse musical canvas. The artist's debut CD release entitled simply "guitarist" explores repertoire ranging from Bach to the Beatles and has been met with high acclaim. New Age Voice magazine praised the release as a "...sensational debut..." and lauded the artist as "...a young virtuoso with high polished technique, energetic personality and style..." while the Charleston Post and Courier described Jonathan's live performance as "...entertaining...clever and touching...". The album "guitarist" received airplay on radio stations throughout the United States. Jonathan has also recently recorded albums of classical repertoire for Intersound International and Pamplin entertainment.
As a young boy Adams' artistic curiosity was initially sparked by his father's study of the acoustic guitar. Inspired by a neighbor, Jonathan embarked on his exploration of the fingerstyle technique and was drawn to popular classics by groups such as The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and Simon and Garfunkel. As the young guitarist continued to explore the music of the acoustic guitar he was soon drawn to the beauty and diversity of the classical repertoire.
Jonathan went on with to study the artistry of the guitar with some of the world's finest fingerstyle and classical guitarists. These include fingerstyle guitarist Adrian Legg as well as classical masters, Eliot Fisk and Christopher Parkening. The young guitarist was also invited by the Parkening master class to represent his peers with a live performance and interview that was broadcast on public radio.
In addition to his exciting recordings and busy performance schedule, Jonathan also maintains a strong commitment to teaching and educating other young musicians. Along with teaching a select number of students in his private studio, Jonathan has written articles and arrangements for Fingerstyle Guitar Magazine and Mel Bay Publications. Jonathan's arrangement of the popular celtic dance tune, "Lord Inchiquin" was also included in Mel Bay's Millennium Anthology of the "World's Finest Fingerstyle Guitarists". Mel Bay Publications will soon publish Jonathan's first full length book which was written to introduce guitarists of all styles to the fingerstyle technique.
Jonathan also enjoys performing as a duo with his wife, Jennifer, a talented cellist. The duo is also actively involved in arranging and composing much of their repertoire which includes music that is influenced by classical, folk and popular styles.
Adams' unique ability to communicate works of classical composers is only bested by his warmth and personality. From Bach to the Beatles his arrangements and original compositions have expanded the repertoire of the guitar with flair and creativity not often experienced. Intensely talented and incredibly polished, Adams' light-hearted style continues to enchant audiences everywhere.
Duluth, GA
USA
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138400
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