Adam Agati - Guitarist

Adam Agati

Adam began playing guitar at the age of 12. His early influences were alt. rock and the blues. Inspired by a high school music teacher, Adam developed an interest in improvised music in his teens, and by the age of 16 he was playing music professionally throughout the New England Area. In 2001 Adam attended Berklee College of Music on scholarship. While at Berklee he was fortunate to study with world class musicians such as Joe Lovano, Hal Crook, Richie Hart and Mick Goodrick.

Adam has had the pleasure to share the stage and or studio with many incredible artists and musicians such as Marcus Miller, Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles, Ludacris, Lalah Hathaway, Marc Broussard, Phil Wilson, Mary Mary, Mikky Ekko, Kiesza, Flosstradamus, Roy Woods, Twice as Nice, Mac Miller, Lyle Divinsky, Alice and the Glass Lake, DJ Dahi, Kris Bowers, Kenneth Whalum III,  Derrek Phillips Manufactory, Jeff Coffin, Dorothy, and The Loudhorns.  He has played at venues and festivals such as The North Sea Jazz Festival, Bonnaroo Music Festival, The Montreux Jazz Festival, The Ryman Auditorium, Moscow House of Music, The Jakarta Jazz Festival, The NCAA Final Four Big Dance Concert Series, Turner Field, Angel Stadium, Billboard Live, Red Bull Sound Stage and many others. Adam was Miley Cyrus’ guitar tutor during the filming of the Hannah Montana Movie (2008). Adam's guitar work can be heard on various scores of film and television by composer Kris Bowers including: Kobe Bryant's Muse, Religion of Sports, Bad Hair, and Space Jam. He has also performed on the The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and Late Night with Conan O'Brien.

Adam Agati has accomplished a lot in his music career. His compositions and playing can be heard on four Grammy nominated albums. His love of many musical genres, and his honest and lyrical writing style have helped him to develop a unique and compelling sound. It is clear that Adam is a growing voice in the music community, commanding attention through his writing and playing as both a sideman and a leader.