PJ Adamson, composer, arranger, steel panist and percussioni
st has performed extensively throughout the United States, Israel, Italy, Thailand, Canada and the Caribbean. He is credited as one of the pioneers in integrating the steel pan with conventional instruments. P.J.'s musical compositions fuse rhythms of the Caribbean with other musical genres, including jazz, classical, rhythm and blues, hip hop, popular and gospel music.
Currently PJ is taking bookings for Club and Tavern shows as well as wedding functions, Parties,Company outings, and any occasions that would enjoy the best blend in 'steel pan music' with strong Caribbean roots with almost any other musical style.
Born in Trinidad, West Indies, PJ has performed and recorded with a very diverse group of artists including The B
oston Pops under John Williams; Bobby Brown (MCA Records); Berklee Faculty Jazz Orchestra; the late Eric Gale; Stan Strickland; Bob Moses; Mozamba; Calypso Hurricane; Heavy Metal Horns; and many other well respected artists. PJ was a member of the cast and orchestra of ART's and AMTF's production of "STEEL" by Derek Walcott and Galt MacDermot.
PJ also lectures on the history of the steel pan and it's impact on Caribbean and american culture, and teaches pan approach, style and methods.
PJ has played many venues and with many other astists, some of these are listed which illustrates a sample of his musical and performing experience..