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For the past six years, the Festival of Arts has had the privilege to host some of the top legendary jazz artists known all over the world. Kicking off this wildly popular series, founding member of Tower of Power, Greg Adams and his band East Bay Soul will perform on the Festival stage Saturday, July 12 from 1 – 3pm.
Trumpeter and songwriter Greg Adams’ musical journey has spanned nearly four decades, earning both Grammy and Emmy nominations and an International Broadcasting Award from The Hollywood Radio and Television Society.
A founding member of Tower of Power, Greg’s legendary horn arrangements created the bands signature sound and made the group one of the most enduring in the business today. Greg has arranged for, performed and recorded with countless artists as diverse as his career, including The Eurythmics, Rod Stewart, Elton John, Lyle Lovett, Linda Ronstadt, Everclear, Quincy Jones, Huey Lewis and the News, Wilson Pickett, Heart, Josh Groban, Bonnie Raitt, Dionne Warwick, Madonna and The Rolling Stones.
East Bay Soul is a combination of instrumental, soul, funk, and rhythm and blues vocals built on a design to discover new achievements in jazz music. Their sound has roots in the uniquely soul based genre associated with the San Francisco East Bay Area. The timeless quality of the East Bay Soul sound knows no age limits.
“Greg Adams and East Bay Soul were a hit at the Festival when they performed here last in 2011,” said Susan Davis, director of special events for the Festival of Arts. “We’re excited to welcome them back to kick off this summer’s Festival’s Jazz on the Green series!”
Greg Adams and East Bay Soul will perform on Saturday, July 12 from 1 – 3pm on stage at the Festival green. Jazz on the Green Concerts are free with Festival of Arts Admission. Limited seating available in reserved section for $25 per person per concert. Includes Festival admission. Call (800) 487-3378. The Jazz on the Green series is sponsored by the University of Redlands.
