BIRTHDAY WISHES: Adam Nussbaum was born today in 1955 in New York, New York. Adam Nussbaum is a very versatile drummer who is considered one the finest jazz drummers on the music scene today. Adam grew up in Norwalk, Connecticut, and started to play drums at age 12 after studying piano for 5 years. He also played bass and saxophone as a teenager. He moved to New York City in 1975 to attend The Davis Center for Performing Arts at City College. Adam was active in local bands and in the youth symphony. While there he also began working with Albert Dailey, Monty Waters, Joe Lee Wilson, Sheila Jordan and he played with Sonny Rollins. In 1978 he joined Dave Liebmans quintet and did his first European tour with John Scofield. During the early 80s he continued working with John Scofield in a celebrated trio with Steve Swallow. In 1983 he become a member of the Gil Evans Orchestra and played with Stan Getz as well. He later joined Eliane Elias/Randy Brecker Quartet, Gary Burton, and Toots Thielemans. In 1987 he began touring with the Michael Brecker Quintet. In 1988 they recorded the Grammy winning Dont Try This At Home During 1992 he was part of the Carla Bley Big Band and that same year John Abercrombie hired him to complete his organ trio with Dan Wall. Today he is active with Abercrombie, George Gruntz Concert Jazz Band & Trio, James Moody Quartet, Steve Swallow Trio, Kenny Wheeler Quartet and Jerry Bergonzi Quartet. He also maintains a busy freelance schedule. Adam has taught as an Adjunct professor at New York University, the New School and State University of New York at Purchase. He also conducts clinics and master classes around the world.
Posted on: Sat, 29 Nov 2014 22:02:01 +0000
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