Whether tearing it up on stage or laying it down in the studio, pianist and composer Adam Bodine thrives in a variety of roles and realms. A diligent bandleader and arranger, Adam’s expressive authenticity especially comes to life through his eclectic original instrumental music. A remarkably versatile and accomplished sideman as well, Bodine is super active across a diverse range of scenes and communities.

Adam Bodine’s expanding discography as a bandleader reflects his own evolution and prevailing curiosity as an artist. Self-producing six albums in the last eight years, Adam’s impressive array of original material continues to receive acclaim and airplay both nationally and abroad. Featuring colorful mixtures of instrumentation and dozens of world-class musicians, his work playfully intermingles a creative and compelling synergy of jazz, classical, rock, funk, and then some. From epic cinematic journeys to whimsical ditties, intricate interplay to groovy jams, Bodine’s tunes weave evocative musical narratives that can warm the heart and tickle the imagination.

Undeniable is Adam’s natural musicality and his joy of playing live, which paired with his charmingly droll sense of humor, can treat audiences to unique and memorable experiences. Particularly throughout his home state of Colorado, the charismatic pianist has been elevating his craft and cultivating a substantial performance résumé that includes scores of venerable venues, festivals, and renowned concert appearances alike. Along with continued success as a main act, various Bodine led ensembles have also had the honor of sharing the marquee with some jazz heavyweights such as Robert Glasper, The Bad Plus, Christian McBride, Ron Miles, Charlie Hunter, Ravi Coltrane, Sean Jones, Eddie Gomez, Pancho Sanchez, and Scott Amendola.

Outside of his own projects, Adam Bodine maintains a busy calendar as a sideman. Over the past decade, Adam has racked up thousands of performances with hundreds of groups, playing alongside some of the best in the biz, including numerous Grammy winners and nominees. He’s also subbed with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, as well as accompanied an assortment of musicals, dance troupes, improv comedy, and silent films. A go-to studio session musician, Bodine is regularly recruited for a variety of recording work.

Extra cool, Adam plays in the house band at eTown, the illustrious and nationally syndicated live radio show out of Boulder hosted by Nick Forster. In recent times with eTown, Adam has performed with a whole bunch of popular artists including Rufus Wainwright, City and Colour, Rickie Lee Jones, The Infamous Stringdusters, The Milk Carton Kids, Gregory Alan Isakov, Shovels and Rope, Anders Osborne, Bruce Cockburn, Sarah Jarosz, Del McCoury, Peter Rowan, Madison Cunningham, Feist, Allison Russell, John Craigie, Daniel Rodriguez, The Secret Sisters, Ron Sexsmith, Calexico, Langhorne Slim, Abraham Alexander, Greyhounds, Buffalo Nichols, S.G. Goodman, The Ballroom Thieves, Mmeadows, Peter One, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Charlie Parr, Darrell Scott, Steve Poltz, Leif Vollebekk, Trevor Hall, Matt Pond PA, Dan Mangan, Valerie June, Dom Flemons, The War and Treaty, The Steeldrivers, The California Honeydrops, Miko Marks, Early James, Ruthie Foster, Cedric Burnside, and more.

As a music educator, Adam Bodine enjoys connecting with students of all ages and skill levels. He’s worked at a multitude of workshops, camps, schools, and universities, as well as teaches privately out of his home studio in Boulder County, Colorado.