Whether tearing it up on stage or laying it down in the studio, professional pianist and composer Adam Bodine thrives in a variety of roles and realms. A diligent bandleader and creative arranger, Adam has refreshingly open sensibilities and an expressive authenticity that especially comes to life through his original instrumental music. A sought-after sideman as well, this remarkably versatile keyboardist 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. Six albums in the last eight years, Adam’s impressive array of original material continues to receive much acclaim and airplay both nationally and abroad. Featuring a colorful mixture of instrumentation and dozens of world-class musicians, these dynamic studio recordings playfully intermingle a compelling synergy of jazz, classical, rock, funk, and then some. From epic cinematic journeys to whimsical little ditties, 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 eccentric and charmingly droll sense of humor, can treat audiences to unique and memorable experiences. Especially 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 freelancing as a sideman. Over the past decade, the in-demand keyboardist 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 currently plays in the house band at eTown, the illustrious and nationally syndicated radio show and multimedia organization out of Boulder. In recent times with eTown, Adam has played with a bunch of popular artists including Rufus Wainwright, City and Colour, Feist, The Milk Carton Kids, Gregory Alan Isakov, Madison Cunningham, Allison Russell, Shovels and Rope, Anders Osborne, Bruce Cockburn, Abraham Alexander, Sarah Jarosz, Del McCoury, Peter Rowan, Daniel Rodriguez, The Secret Sisters, Ron Sexsmith, Calexico, Langhorne Slim, Greyhounds, Buffalo Nichols, S.G. Goodman, The Ballroom Thieves, Mmeadows, Peter One, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Charlie Parr, Matt Pond PA, Valerie June, Dom Flemons, The War and Treaty, The California Honeydrops, and Cedric Burnside.

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.