Adam Glasser

Highly regarded pianist and harmonica player Adam Glasser, combines his South African roots with many years immersed in the UK jazz scene. He has played with SA legends such as Dudu Pukwana, and was musical director  of the veteran vocal group the Manhattan Brothers for 16 years, producing their final album ‘Inyembezi’ for EMI in 2006.

Adam has also released two critically acclaimed albums of his own – ‘Free at First’ (2010 SAMA Best Modern Jazz Album) and ‘Mzansi’ (nominated 2012 SAMA Best Jazz Album). Other notable credits include Anita Wardell, Pinise Saul, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, and Jimmy Witherspoon.