Wed Feb 12
Join 16-time Billboard #1 guitarist and producer Adam Hawley for his Bday bash at the world-famous Blues Alley. Adam will perform a combination of his contemporary jazz hits along with some of your favorite old school from EWF, Stevie Wonder, Gap Band, and more!
Guitarist and Producer Adam Hawley has burst on to the scene as a celebrated and innovative artist, composer and band leader. Handpicked by Maurice White (founder of Earth, Wind, & Fire) he first debuted on the legend's label Kalimba Music. In all, Adam’s five albums and work as a producer has spawned an incredible 14 Billboard #1 Hits. In it's first week, the 3rd record "Escape" was the #1 Selling Album in the Nation, outselling every other contemporary jazz album as per Nielsen. The debut single went on to become the Billboard and Smooth Jazz Network Song of the Year for 2020. He followed this up with the 4th album "Risin' Up" it's title track again reached the top of the Billboard charts in late '21. 2022 was particularly successful including four more #1's, culminating with 2022 song of the year. Coupling this with a robust touring schedule throughout the world, the best is yet to come.
Select Tour Date Highlights Include: Seabreeze Jazz Fest, Java Jazz, Mallorca Jazz Fest, Berks Jazz Fest, Dave Koz Cruise, Newport Beach Jazz Festival, Catalina Jazz Fest, Napa Valley Jazz Getaway, Smooth Jazz Cruise, Cancun Jazz Fest, Earl Klugh’s Weekend of Jazz, and the Rehoboth Jazz Festival.
In addition touring as a leader, he has also played for Jennifer Lopez, Natalie Cole, Lalah Hathaway, The Manhattan Transfer, Brian McKnight, and appeared on American Idol in the house band to name a few. He also is an educator holding a Doctorate in Musical Arts from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.