Greg Adams and East Bay Soul

Greg Adams is the driving force behind East Bay Soul. The expansive ensemble is a blend of Funk Jazz, R&B and Soul. East Bay Soul with a most soulful ensemble creates a union that has been nothing short of musical wizardry. Their extraordinary combined talents all bring incredible energy to the music with heart and soul. East Bay Soul is dedicated to a singular vision of bringing their brand of funk and the magic of their live performance into every note they play.

With powerful horns, sweet soul vocals and an all-star rhythm section, Greg Adams and East Bay Soul delivers a sensational blend of Funk, Jazz, Soul and R&B creating a recipe of musical magic and wizardry with every note they play. The driving force behind this expansive ensemble is Grammy and Emmy nominated trumpeter and arranger Greg Adams. His distinctive horn arrangements as a founding member of Tower of Power made the horn section a sought out entity all on its own. Greg’s legendary percussive horn arrangements have offered an iconic sound for over four decades lending his sound to Santana, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Huey Lewis and The News and The Rolling Stones to name a few! The combined musical genius and professionalism of East Bay Soul make them ideal for international and statewide festivals of all sizes, and more intimate settings such as jazz clubs and wineries.

The combined musical pedigree of East Bay Soul reads like a who’s who’s in pop culture. Pick up a record, album or CD from any genre of music; R&B, soul, rock or contemporary jazz, one or several of the East Bay Soul members is most likely on it!

With the benefit of vision, musical “know how” and the insight that comes through genuine affection, respect and friendship and you have a recipe for making memories and some primetime music history.

THE BAND:

Greg Adams: Trumpet, Flugelhorn, and Background Vocals
Terrell Edwards: Lead Vocalist
Nick Milo: Keys
Richard Smith: Guitar
Herman Matthews: Drums, and Background Vocals
Del Atkins: Bass
Johnnie Bamont: Alto, Tenor And Baritone Saxes, Flute, and Background vocals
Ed Wynne: Alto, Tenor Sax, Flute and Background Vocals
Michael Stever: Trumpet, Fugelhorn