Thu May 14
Adam Solomon is a trumpet player, composer, and educator born and raised in the DMV. Adam began playing his father’s trumpet at the age of nine after being inspired by Clifford Brown’s recording of Easy Living. A 2025 graduate of University of Michigan’s School of Music, Adam has studied with renowned musicians including Kris Johnson, Robert Hurst, and Paul Carr.
Adam has performed at the Kennedy Center, the White House, the Warner Theater, Dizzy’s Club in New York City, and the Black Cat Jazz Club in San Francisco. He has shared the stage with acclaimed artists including Terell Stafford and Jeff Hamilton and in 2024, he had the honor of performing an original composition on the Main Stage of the Detroit Jazz Festival. Adam leads a quintet featuring some of DC’s finest young musicians, sharing music that aims to inspire hope and connection.