Teddy Adams is a multi-faceted artist who wears many hats.  He is a trombonist, composer, lecturer, and educator.  Originally from Savannah, GA, He has traveled and performed locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Some of his performances and recordings include many of Jazz’s biggest names such as Art Blakey, Rufus Reid, Ben Riley, Doug, Ben Tucker, Delbert Felix, Abbey Lincoln, Irene Reid, Wycliffe Gordon, Cab Calloway, and the list goes on and on.

Teddy is a charter member of the Savannah Jazz Hall of Fame and one of the co-founders of the Coastal Jazz Association (Now, Savannah Jazz Association), the Savannah Jazz Festival and the annual Christmas Concert and Jam Session now approaching its 47th year.  He has performed at all of the Savannah Jazz Festivals and several times at other festivals that include Piccolo Spoleto. Gullah, Atlanta, Jacksonville, and many others. Teddy has also been the recipient of many awards including The Key to the City of Savannah and recently being appointed Savannah’s first “Official Jazz Ambassador by Mayor Van Johnson.  He has also authored his book, “The Up of the Down Beat” and is in the process of writing a sequel/legacy, “Keepn’ The Beat.”

Teddy, along with Randy Reese, is the co-founder of the Savannah Jazz Orchestra.  He presently leads several small groups which include The Teddy Adams Sextet.  In addition to serving in the United States Air Force for 10 years and retiring after a 34-year career with the City of Savannah, He is presently teaching in the Music Department of Savannah State University and has served as Music Director for Savannah’s Premier Jazz Club, Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant since its opening almost 5 years ago.