MBF Entertainment
Aug. 16, 2021
Guitarist Adam Hawley has burst on to the scene as a celebrated and innovated artist, composer, and band leader. Originally signed to Maurice White's (founder of Earth, Wind, & Fire) label Kalimba Music, Adam's first two albums "Double Vision" and "Just the Beginning" spawned an incredible six #1 Hits, an unprecedented feat for a new artist. He followed that up with "Escape" which included the 2020 Billboard Song Of The Year "To The Top." Now totaling 9 #1's, Adam sets out with this exciting fourth album Risin' Up which features Steve Cole, Vincent Ingala, Julian Vaughn, Riley Richard, & Kat Hawley. Release date for Risin' Up is September 10, 2021.
Select tour dates include: Java Jazz, Mallorca Jazz Fest, Seabreeze Jazz Fest, Newport Beach Jazz Festival, Catalina Jazz Fest, Berks Jazz Fest, Napa Valley Jazz Getaway, Dave Koz Cruise, Smooth Jazz Cruise, Cancun Jazz Fest, Earl Klugh's Weekend of Jazz, Rehoboth Jazz Festival and more.
In addition to touring as a leader, Adam also played for Jennifer Lopez, Natalie Cole, Lalah Hathaway, The Manhattan Transfer, Gerald Albright, and recently 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.
In addition to touring as a leader, Adam also played for Jennifer Lopez, Natalie Cole, Lalah Hathaway, The Manhattan Transfer, Gerald Albright, and recently 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.
