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UK pianist, musical director, producer and teacher Adam Hutchins has enjoyed over two decades of music making in the beautiful High Peak near Manchester. Working across jazz, pop, blues, musical theatre and contemporary music he has refined both piano and writing skills across years of live gigs and session work. Adam maintains a busy career with a combination of freelance session work and regular bands including “The Amy Winehouse Experience”, “Chicago Dukes” & “The Mike James Orchestra”. He regularly works in regional theatres as both Musical Director and pianist, and conducts the historic www.newmillsband.com
Concert appearances have included work with international singers such as Merill Osmond & Daniel Koek (Les Miserables), blues-rock with Eric Bell from Thin Lizzy and a 2018 tour of Russia with “The Mike James Orchestra”. Adam also works with many UK jazz singers such as Loretta Scott, Debbie Wilson, Lyn O’Hara, Annie Long & 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 is available to play gigs, conduct bands, direct shows, produce music from his studio and record on projects across any style of music. He has wide experience working in most styles 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 Callander Jazz & Blues, 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 UEFA cup final VIP entertainment.