In the classic tradition of the jazz masters, guitarist/composer Adam Smale tells stories with his music. His “pen” is a personally designed 7-string guitar, wielded with both virtuosity and creativity. His tales are woven from his rich imagination stoked by a wide variety of musical influences. For more than three-quarters of Adam’s life, from the age of twelve, he has been a working musician. TYRAMID, derived from a combination of the two words “trio” and “pyramid” (more accurately a tetrahedron), is the best way to illustrate the synergy that is created with this group.

“Adam Smale is a consummate guitar stylist that is bridging the gap between respecting the past and observing jazz and improvisational music’s present and future.” – Jazz Inside Billed as Adam Smale’s TYRAMID, the trio setting is one of Adam’s favorite formats. Each person has equal say in the musical conversation, equally sparking creativity, the ultimate “democracy.”

Their musical telepathy converges to an energistic focal point, ultimately creating a palpable, intriguing, experience: A sort of musical “mind-meld” between the musicians. Don’t be fooled. Even though this instrumentation is sparse, it is an exciting top level jazz group. A unit which the audience can easily be taken on a sonic journey together with the band. First formed in 2017 in New York City, Adam has continued to perform in this format the most regularly. The group is heavily influenced by post-bop era jazz, but with a slight modern-contemporary twist.

Adam Smale - guitar, Michael O'Brien - bass, Evan Hyde - drums

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