OPTIMISTIC MUSIC IN THE AGE OF FEAR
The New Album by Adam Holzman
Out Now On Bandcamp!
Adam Holzman’s new solo album, Zombie Apocalypse, is a throwback to the ‘keyboard wizard’ albums of the 70’s and 80’s, a more experimental time in music. It is an electronic exploration of the bridge between jazz, ambient and progressive rock, featuring mostly piano, synthesizer and extensive use of electronics. Rhythmic elements are a combination of analog synthesis and live percussion.
Featured guest is rising star Randy McStine, who sings and plays guitar on a powerful version of Peter Gabriel's "Here Comes The Flood.” Other special guests include Ofer Assaf on sax, Arjun Bruggemen on tabla drums and Jane Getter on guitar. It also has a snazzy album cover designed by the great Hajo Mueller!
Zombie Apocalypse is a unique album for Adam. It is a mosaic of colors and textures, and is both ambient and high energy, with a hint of social commentary. Zombie Apocalypse sits at the mid-point between jazz and electronica.
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ADAM HOLZMAN/RUSSELL HOLZMAN
INCANTATION 1
Adam Holzman: synthesizers and electronics
Russell Holzman: electronic percussion
Recorded in Adam’s Secret Laboratory, Winter 2020
Live improvisation with minimal overdubs.
Copyright © Ammonia Lisa Music ASCAP
Optimistic Music In The Age Of Fear
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ADAM HOLZMAN + BRAVE NEW WORLD
THE LAST GIG
Adam Holzman & Brave New World’s The Last Gig was recorded live on March 12th, 2020 at Nublu 151 in New York City, one day before lockdown started.
Featuring Gene Lake on drums, Freddy Cash jr. on bass, Ofer Assaf on sax, Jane Getter on guitar and Adam Holzman on keyboards, the album offers high energy jazz-rock for these strange times.
In addition to including songs from Adam’s previous release Truth Decay, The Last Gig also includes cool versions of Abandoner by Steven Wilson and Maze by Miles Davis, plus a few other surprises.
The Last Gig was recorded by Onur Gul, mixed by Adam Holzman and mastered by Andy VanDette, with artwork and cover design by Hajo Mueller.
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ADAM HOLZMAN
TRUTH DECAY
Truth Decay covers a broad range of styles, with Adam's keyboard wizardry leading the charge. A must-have for progressive rock and jazz-rock fans. In addition to blazing and groundbreaking instrumental tracks, the album also features two vocal tunes, a departure for Adam.
They include the title track, co- written with Nick Beggs (who also did the vocals); and a cover of 'A House Is Not A Motel,' from the classic album Forever Changes by the 60's group Love (featuring vocals by Randy McStine).
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Adam Holzman
Biography
Born on February 15, 1958 in New York City, Adam is the son of Elektra Records founder, Jac Holzman. Adam grew up in California and started classical piano lessons at age 12, but his main influences were “The Doors”, Leon Russell and Dr. John.
He started getting into progressive rock and jazz-rock during the late 70s, which in turn led to a growing interest in jazz. Adam is well known for being the keyboard player in Steven Wilson's critically acclaimed live band. As well as performing live, Adam has contributed many keyboard/piano/synth parts to Steven's albums, most recently on the 2025 studio album The Overview.