Philip Adair
Overview
I will play Jazz Standards, popular music, and some original music on my keyboard or on the piano at your venue.
Reviews
16 reviews
Cindy M.
December 30, 2025Absolutely superb!!
Philip Adair was more than we could have ever hoped for. He was punctual, appropriately dressed, professional, and easy to work with. He did everything we asked of him so well. He pivoted when needed and filled in when needed. We want him to play for our Christmas Eve church service forever going forward. Five big gold stars and many thumbs up.
Hired as: Keyboard Player, Pianist
Quinton
November 26, 202440th Birthday Event
Philip was great. He played all the songs we wanted and he is an excellant piano player. I not only highly recommend him but I would hire him again in the near future.
Hired as: Jazz Pianist, Pianist
David M.
October 29, 2024Philip exceeded our expectations
Amazing player, really professional, was there on time, incredible delivery, made our wedding reception feel just as we had envisioned it. 100% would recommend!
Hired as: Jazz Pianist
Jonathan B.
August 25, 2024Great Job!
Philip was great! He played for 2 hours and our guests really enjoyed his music. Thank you again!
Hired as: Jazz Pianist
Alex M.
February 23, 2024Great Playlist!
Philip was great and easy to work with. Has a good vibe and sound for our hotel/restaurant.
Hired as: Jazz Pianist, Pianist, Singing Pianist
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Gig length: 30 - 180 minutes
What to expect
Jazz, 70's & 80's Soul, R&B/Neo-Soul, Top 40 and Radio hits, original music and free-form Jazz improvisation.
About
I am an Atlanta native, and I've been playing professionally for over 10 years.
I started playing classical piano at age 7 and got into jazz in high school. I went to college for music, spending some years in Memphis, TN, and then in Austin, TX, playing with various bands as well as by myself as a solo act while going to school. I received a Bachelor's degree in music from Huston-Tillotson University in May of 2012.
Since moving back to the Atlanta area in 2012, I have been performing in corporate bands, as well as attending the occasional jam session and performing at hotels and other venues. I play music from a diverse array of genres, from Jazz to 70's Soul to R&B to Top 40 and Radio hits - so you might expect to hear songs by Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, Elton John, Bruno Mars, Ceelo Green and others, as well as my own original music and free-form Jazz improvisation.
Additional booking notes
For larger events I will provide my own sound equipment for a fee.
Past booked events
December 2025
24
Wednesday
Religious Celebration
3:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Stone Mountain, GA
08
Monday
private
5:00pm - 11:00pm
04
Thursday
private
3:30pm - 10:00pm
03
Wednesday
private
3:30pm - 10:00pm
November 2025
08
Saturday
Dinner Party
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Alpharetta, GA
March 2025
16
Sunday
Bridal Shower
3:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Marietta, GA
November 2024
22
Friday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Alpharetta, GA
October 2024
25
Friday
Wedding Reception
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Stone Mountain, GA
06
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Atlanta, GA
August 2024
22
Thursday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Atlanta, GA
July 2024
17
Wednesday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Alpharetta, GA
April 2024
30
Tuesday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Alpharetta, GA
February 2024
20
Tuesday
Dinner Party
5:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Alpharetta, GA
13
Tuesday
Dinner Party
5:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Alpharetta, GA
January 2024
05
Friday
Retirement Community Event
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Kennesaw, GA
October 2023
13
Friday
Retirement Community Event
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Kennesaw, GA
August 2023
11
Friday
Retirement Community Event
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Kennesaw, GA
April 2023
26
Wednesday
Dinner Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Atlanta, GA
February 2023
11
Saturday
Holiday Party
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Duluth, GA
October 2022
21
Friday
Personal Occasion
3:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Fayetteville, GA
March 2022
11
Friday
Nonprofit Event
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Atlanta, GA
January 2022
13
Thursday
Corporate Event
7:00am - 10:00am
•
Sandy Springs, GA
December 2021
05
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
2:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Norcross, GA
May 2021
06
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Alpharetta, GA
February 2021
12
Friday
Cocktail Party
10:00pm - 11:30pm
•
Atlanta, GA
August 2020
25
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Marietta, GA
February 2020
25
Tuesday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Atlanta, GA
December 2019
08
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 2:45pm
•
Conyers, GA
October 2019
10
Thursday
Rehearsal Dinner
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Roswell, GA
September 2019
05
Thursday
Studio Session
1:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Atlanta, GA
June 2019
26
Wednesday
Retirement Party
6:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Atlanta, GA
01
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Woodstock, GA
April 2019
04
Thursday
Cocktail Party
7:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Atlanta, GA
March 2019
24
Sunday
Religious Celebration
7:00am - 12:30pm
•
Riverdale, GA
February 2019
16
Saturday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Atlanta, GA
December 2018
07
Friday
Cocktail Party
8:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Roswell, GA
November 2018
09
Friday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Atlanta, GA
04
Sunday
Worship Service
7:30am - 11:30am
•
Stockbridge, GA
April 2018
30
Monday
House Party
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Atlanta, GA
March 2017
31
Friday
Cocktail Party
8:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Dahlonega, GA
August 2015
29
Saturday
Dinner Dance
9:30pm - 11:30pm
•
Dacula, GA
September 2014
01
Monday
Private Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Stone Mountain, GA
Set list
4 AM –Herbie Hancock
Actual Proof
Afro blue
All Blues
All of Me
All the things you are
Autumn Leaves
Blue Bossa
Blue monk
Blue train
Body and Soul
Butterfly
Bye Bye Black Bird
Cantaloupe Island
Chameleon
Conformation
Corcovado (Quiet Nights…)
Desafinado
Donna Lee
Easy Living
Equinox
Footprints
Four
Freddie Freeloader
Giant Steps
Girl from Ipanema
God Bless the Child
Green Dolphin Street
I Could Write a Book
Impressions
In a Sentimental Mood
In my Solitude
Inner Urge
Invitation
Like Someone in Love
Meditation
Misty
Mr. P.C.
My favorite things
My funny valentine
Naima
A Night in Tunisia
Little B’s Poem
Recordame
Red Clay
Satin Doll
Spain
Someday my prince will come
Song for My Father
So What
Take the A train
Take Five
Triste
Waltz for Debby
Wave
Windows
Alicia Keys - Unbreakable, If I Ain't Got You, Falling,
Ceelo Green - Crazy (Gnarls Barkley), Fool for You, F*** You
Rihanna - Umbrella, Oh Na Na (say my name), Please don't stop the music
Jasmine Sullivan - Need U Bad, Bust yo Windows
Beyonce - Love On Top, Irreplaceable, Crazy in Love, Deja Vu, Me Myself and I
Sunshine Anderson - Heard it All Before
Maxwell - Ascension
John Legend - All Of Me, Ordinary People, They don't have to know, Green Light, Tonight, Used to Love You, Wake Up Everybody
Jill Scott - Calls, Slowly Surely, The Way, It's Love, Long Walk, He Loves Me
Erykah Badu - Back in the Day (Puff), Bag Lady, Tyrone, Other Side of the Game, Window Seat, Penitentiary Philosophy, Time’s A Wastin’,
Musiq - Love, Just Friends, Forthenight, Half Crazy, MomentinLife (ft. Ceelo & Kindred Family)
D'Angelo - Feel Like Makin' Love (Roberta Flack), Brown Sugar, Spanish Joint, Untitled (How does it Feel), Cruisin (Smokey Robinson), Send it On, Your my Lady, Sh*t Damn M*F*
Earth Wind & Fire: September, Let's Groove, Can't Hide Love, In the Stone, Way of the World
Michael Jackson: Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough, Rock With You, Billie Jean, Beat It, Thriller, Smooth Criminal, The Way You Make Me Feel, Man In The Mirror, You Are Not Alone, Off The Wall, I Can’t Help It, PYT, Baby Be Mine, Shake you body Down (Dance and Shout), Remember The Time, I'll Be There, I Want You Back, Stop the love you save, Butterflies
Stevie Wonder: Ribbon In The Sky, Overjoyed, All I Do, As, Don’tcha Worry Bout A Thang, Sir Duke, I Wish, Summer Soft, Isn’t She Lovely, Superstition, Do I Do, My Cherie Amor, You Are The Sunshine Of My Life, Golden Lady, Master Blaster (Jammin)
Chaka Khan: I Feel For You, Ain’t Nobody, Through The Fire, Sweet Thang, Tell Me Something Good (Rufus)
Prince: I Wanna Be Your Lover, Kiss, When Doves Cry, Purple Rain, Diamonds And Pearls, 1999
Frankie Beverly & MAZE: Before I Let Go, Happy Feelings, We Are One
Rick James: Give it to me Baby, Ghetto Life, Mary Jane, Superfreak
GAP Band: Yearning, Early in the Morning, You dropped the bomb on me, Outstanding
Bob Marley: Three Little Birds, I shot the Sherriff, Waiting in Vain, Get Up Stand Up, Buffalo Soldier
Influences and inspiration
Herbie Hancock, Oscar Peterson, Joe Henderson, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Rick James, Prince, Elton John, Bruno Mars, Ceelo Green, Alicia Keys, D'Angelo, Erykah Badu
Setup requirements
P.A. system for large venues only (ballroom size)