Adam Hutchins

British pianist, musical director, teacher and composer Adam Hutchins has enjoyed over twenty years of music making in the beautiful High Peak close to the city of Manchester. Equally at home in jazz, popular and contemporary music, he has refined both piano and writing skills across years of live gigs and session work.  Adam maintains a busy freelance career with regular bands including  “Essential Swing”, “John Angus Blues Band”. “Chicago Dukes” & “The Mike James Orchestra”.  He is Musical Director of the historic New Mills Brass Band (1812) www.newmillsband.com and regularly works in regional theatres as both MD and keyboards player.

Concert appearances have included work with international singers such as Merill Osmond & Daniel Koek (Les Miserables) and a  2018 tour of Russia with “The Mike James Orchestra”. Adam has also worked as Musical Director & Pianist with UK singers such as Loretta Scott, Debbie Wilson, Lyn O’Hara & Zoe Kyoti, plus session work with “The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular”, “Dominic Halpin & The Honey Bs”, “Swingmania Big Band”, violinist Craig Owen and “Almost Ella” featuring Danish singer Brigitte Escobar. Adam also organises bands for weddings and corporate entertainment at www.swingbands.co.uk.

He is available for gigs, musical directing, composing/producing/arranging & teaching of piano, keyboard & brass. He has wide experience working in most popular settings and can advise on technique, repertoire and interpretation as required. From small combos to professional theatre shows, Adam is equally at home both improvising and reading music.

Adam’s festival performances have so far included Buxton Fringe, Newark Jazz, Nantwich Jazz & Blues and Harvest Time Blues; concert highlights: Ronnie Scott’s with Millennium Jazz Orchestra, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall with Swingmania & Old Trafford FC for the UEFA cup final VIP entertainment.

For all enquiries please phone 07957 288 550 or use the Contact page.