PREVIOUS GUESTS

GREG ADAMS AND EAST BAY SOUL

Greg Adams, a founding member of Tower of Power from 1970 to 1995, played an integral role in the group’s success, recording 14 albums during his tenure. His outstanding contributions to music earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying a Vocal for Tower of Power’s iconic hit, “What Is Hip.” He also received a Prime-Time Emmy nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction for the Late Night with David Letterman 7th Anniversary Special. Adams’ talent extended beyond performing; he was honored with the Hollywood Radio and Television International Broadcast Award for his work on the Budweiser "Wilson Pickett" campaign. Additionally, he served two terms on the Board of Governors for the Los Angeles Chapter of the Recording Academy (NARAS®). As a prolific arranger, he is credited with horn and string arrangements on over 40 RIAA Certified Gold and Platinum albums. Beyond Tower of Power, Adams toured with renowned acts like Little Feat, Huey Lewis and The News, Santana, Heart, and Miwa Yoshida for the Beauty and Harmony Tours, including Japan’s Dreams Come True Tour in 2019. He has also performed alongside legendary artists such as The Rolling Stones, Madonna, and Celine Dion. As a solo artist, Adams has achieved extraordinary success, with five #1 songs on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Charts, solidifying his place as a true icon in the music industry.

Greg has played on over 3000 recordings. Beginning early with arrangements on Sir Elton John’s “The Bitch Is Back” and Chaka Kahn’s “Fool’s Paradise” You’ve heard Greg’s collaboration with Paul Shaffer on the opening theme of Late Show with David Letterman and on score arrangements in films as, Duets, Mask, Top Gun, Saving Silverman, and Austin Powers in Goldmember with Smashmouth. Teaming up with Stanley Clarke on Little Big League and on Sgt. Peppers Lonely Heart Club Band with the illustrious Sir George Martin. Principal arranger for the Japanese Super Group Dreams Come True for 30 years.

Greg Adams, a founding member of Tower of Power from 1970 to 1995, played an integral role in the group’s success, recording 14 albums during his tenure. His outstanding contributions to music earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying a Vocal for Tower of Power’s iconic hit, “What Is Hip.” He also received a Prime-Time Emmy nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction for the Late Night with David Letterman 7th Anniversary Special. Adams’ talent extended beyond performing; he was honored with the Hollywood Radio and Television International Broadcast Award for his work on the Budweiser "Wilson Pickett" campaign. Additionally, he served two terms on the Board of Governors for the Los Angeles Chapter of the Recording Academy (NARAS®). As a prolific arranger, he is credited with horn and string arrangements on over 40 RIAA Certified Gold and Platinum albums. Beyond Tower of Power, Adams toured with renowned acts like Little Feat, Huey Lewis and The News, Santana, Heart, and Miwa Yoshida for the Beauty and Harmony Tours, including Japan’s Dreams Come True Tour in 2019. He has also performed alongside legendary artists such as The Rolling Stones, Madonna, and Celine Dion. As a solo artist, Adams has achieved extraordinary success, with five #1 songs on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Charts, solidifying his place as a true icon in the music industry. Greg has played on over 3000 recordings. Beginning early with arrangements on Sir Elton John’s “The Bitch Is Back” and Chaka Kahn’s “Fool’s Paradise” You’ve heard Greg’s collaboration with Paul Shaffer on the opening theme of Late Show with David Letterman and on score arrangements in films as, Duets, Mask, Top Gun, Saving Silverman, and Austin Powers in Goldmember with Smashmouth. Teaming up with Stanley Clarke on Little Big League and on Sgt. Peppers Lonely Heart Club Band with the illustrious Sir George Martin. Principal arranger for the Japanese Super Group Dreams Come True for 30 years.