Fingerstyle
Adam Rafferty's guitar style is deeply rooted in the bebop tradition, reflecting years of study with Mike Longo, Dizzy Gillespie's longtime pianist. He is also steeped in the organ trio style of players such as Wes Montgomery, George Benson, and Pat Martino, in which rhythmic feel and bluesy finesse count every bit as much as technique and theoretical knowledge. After getting his start with rock and funk bands, Rafferty worked toward a B.F.A. at the State University of New York in Purchase, studying classical guitar. However, his private studies with Longo pushed him deeper into the jazz world. In 1991, he lined up two Harlem gigs, one in the organ trio of Jimmy "Preacher" Robbins, the other in the Tippy Larkin Quintet. He also racked up experience working with Lou Donaldson, Frank Wess, Benny Golson, the Dizzy Gillespie Big Band, and the Mike Longo Big Band. Rafferty performs with his own trio throughout the United States and Europe. His debut CD, First Impressions, featured the Mike Longo Trio and was released on Longo's Consolidated Artists label in 1993. The follow-up, Blood, Sweat & Bebop, appeared in 1998 and Kush appeared three years later. ~ David R. Adler, Rovi
Read moreAdam Rafferty's guitar style is deeply rooted in the bebop tradition, reflecting years of study with Mike Longo, Dizzy Gillespie's longtime pianist. He is also steeped in the organ trio style of players such as Wes Montgomery, George Benson, and Pat Martino, in which rhythmic feel and bluesy finesse count every bit as much as technique and theoretical knowledge. After getting his start with rock and funk bands, Rafferty worked toward a B.F.A. at the State University of New York in Purchase, studying classical guitar. However, his private studies with Longo pushed him deeper into the jazz world. In 1991, he lined up two Harlem gigs, one in the organ trio of Jimmy "Preacher" Robbins, the other in the Tippy Larkin Quintet. He also racked up experience working with Lou Donaldson, Frank Wess, Benny Golson, the Dizzy Gillespie Big Band, and the Mike Longo Big Band. Rafferty performs with his own trio throughout the United States and Europe. His debut CD, First Impressions, featured the Mike Longo Trio and was released on Longo's Consolidated Artists label in 1993. The follow-up, Blood, Sweat & Bebop, appeared in 1998 and Kush appeared three years later. ~ David R. Adler, Rovi
| Date | Event name | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 07 Jul 2025 | Adam Rafferty in Gubbio | Agriturismo Villa Dama, Gubbio, UM, Italy |
| 09 Aug 2025 | Adam Rafferty @ Hersbruck in Hersbruck | Hersbruck, Lauf, BY, Germany |
| 17 Aug 2025 | Adam Rafferty in Reutlingen | Der Pappelgarten / Naturfreundehaus Römerschanze, Reutlingen, BW, Germany |
Some of Adam Rafferty's most popular songs include Imagine, Rock With You, Overjoyed. These tracks have impressed fans and helped cement their place in the music industry.
You can listen to Adam Rafferty's music on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Their most popular songs include Imagine, Rock With You, Overjoyed, and more.
Adam Rafferty is known for their distinctive sound in the fingerstyle genre, often blending elements of jazz guitar, making them a unique voice in the music world.
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