Teddy Adams is many things aside from his ambassador designation: trombonist, arranger, composer, educator, and director. He began his lifelong love affair with the trombone and jazz in elementary school and started playing professionally while still in high school.  His craft was largely developed while serving in the U.S. Air Force and in several bands in the U.S. and Asia. After being stationed in Washington, D.C., and playing with musicians such as Bobby Timmons and Wilbur Ware, he spent 11 years in Asia, mainly in Tokyo and Bangkok.  Teddy also performed with leading musicians, including Rufus Reid, Blue Mitchell, and Art Blakey. 

Teddy will turn 85 this year.

The birthday concert will feature Teddy Adams on trombone alongside the Savannah Jazz All-Stars with Huxsie Scott and Cynthia Utterbach on vocals. 

Member tickets are free, but members must RSVP; non-member tickets are $30.

For more information, visit www.savannahjazz.org.