Blue Note Napa
Greg Adams and East Bay Soul Sweet Soul Christmas

Sweet Soul Christmas is the ultimate Christmas experience capturing all the inspiration, and nostalgia of the holiday season. Add the benefit of vision, musical “know how” and the insight that comes through genuine affection and friendship – and you have the recipe for making very special holiday memories.
Grammy and Emmy nominated Greg Adams’ gorgeous arrangements herald in the season with soulful R&B vocals by Terrell Edwards that caress the timeless lyrics of your favorite holiday music backed by and an all -star rhythm section.

BLUE NOTE NAPA is on the 1st floor of the historic Napa Valley Opera House and is an intimate 180-seated live music club and restaurant. World-class and local Bay Area artists perform here. Before and during the show, we offer a sophisticated dinner menu and a wide selection of wines and cocktails to order.

HOUSE POLICIES: 

  • Tickets are priced per person.
  • All seating has first-come, first-choice in the purchased section.
  • Pairs are seated opposite one another, except at the High Bar or Side Bar sections.
  • 2 Drink minimum per person (coffee/sodas/mocktails), when not ordering food.
  • Ages 8 + unless otherwise specified.
  • No Infants.
  • Tickets are emailed 48 hours PRIOR TO SHOWTIME via TicketWeb.
  • Arrive 30 min prior to door time for optimal choice of seating.
  • Policies are subject to change.


BOOTHS:

Booth for 4: Requires 4 seats to be purchased. (dark green)
Booth for 5 or 6: Requires 5 or 6 seats to be purchased. (light green) 

STANDARD SEATING:

High Bar: Great view! Tall chairs with padded seats, sat side by side (bright blue)
Floor Tables: Table Seating on the floor. Pairs sat opposite each other (dark blue)
Center Platform: Elevated viewing section with good sight lines. Tall table & Chair seating. Pairs sat opposite each other (light blue)
ADA for those that require accessible seating. Companions purchase Floor Table. (dark blue)
 
SIDE SEATING:

Rear Bar and Side Bar
: Tall chairs with padded seats, sat side by side (red)
Side Stage: 
Stage level table seating. Pairs sat opposite each other. (purple)

Please contact our Box Office with any inquiries or special needs requests.
1030 Main Street, Napa CA 94559
Box Office: boxoffice@bluenotenapa.com or 707.880.2300

  • Greg Adams and East Bay Soul

    The sound of Grammy and Emmy nominated trumpeter, arranger Greg Adams is one of the world’s best-known musical signatures. As a founding member of Tower of Power, legendary for his arrangements that made the TOP horn section a sought entity all its own. Adams has recorded four solo albums, six releases with East Bay Soul and fourteen recordings with Tower of Power. With countless collaborations in the studio and live on stage, Adams has made his mark on a broad stretch of today’s musical landscape that includes jazz, pop, rock, R&B, soul, and funk. With his ground breaking 1995 debut Hidden Agenda went all the way to #1 on Billboard and stayed there for 5 weeks. He hasn’t looked back since.  

    In a career that has spanned 5 decades filled with magical moments, including an International Broadcasting Award from The Hollywood Radio and Television Society. An enduring recording artist and performer, the charismatic trumpeter has earned the respect of his peers and fans alike worldwide.

    With the release of THE REAL the genre chameleon trumpeter, arranger uses his natural skills to deliver a recording with a diversity of styles that Greg is known for. Nine original songs with powerful horns, lush strings, sweet soul vocals and an all-star rhythm section, Greg Adams and East Bay Soul brings together a sensational blend of Funk, Jazz, Soul and R&B in their own style that is THE REAL!

    Greg has lent his sound to Elton John, Rod Stewart, Santana, Phish, Celine Dion, Billy Preston,
    Luther Vandross, Madonna, The Rolling Stones, Bonnie Raitt, Paul Shaffer, Little Feat, Billy Preston, Peter Frampton, Toto, Chicago, Jefferson Starship, The Eurhythmics, Lyle Lovett, Heart, Linda Ronstadt, Aaron Neville, The Brothers Johnson, Wilson Pickett, Huey Lewis and the News, Raphael Saadiq, Al Green, Quincy Jones, B.B. King, Ray Charles, Terrence Trent Darby, Dionne Warrick, Josh Groban, Mariah Carey, and Smokey Robinson to name a very few.

    Greg has played on over 3000 recordings. Beginning early with Elton John’s “The Bitch Is Back” Chaka Kahn’s “Fool’s Paradise” Little Feat’s “High Roller” and Heart’s “Tell It like It Is”. You’ve heard Greg’s collaboration with Paul Shaffer on the opening theme of Late Show with David Letterman and on score arrangements in films as, Duets, Mask, Top Gun, Saving Silverman, and Austin Powers in Goldmember with Smashmouth. Teaming up with Stanley Clarke on Little Big League and on Sgt. Peppers Lonely Heart Club Band with the illustrious George Martin.

    Nick Milo once again teams with Adams in production and their song writing skills have never been sharper. A partnership that has be realized for over 30 years. Before joining East Bay Soul in 2016, Nick was the musical director for the late Joe Cocker with thirteen years at the helm.

    With powerful horns, sweet soul vocals and an all-star rhythm section, combined with the musical genius and professionalism of Greg Adams and East Bay Soul makes them ideal for international and statewide festivals of all sizes, and more intimate settings such as jazz clubs wineries and cruises.

    Band members are: Greg Adams (trumpet, flugelhorn, and background vocals), Terrel Edwards (lead vocals) Michael Stever (trumpet, flugelhorn), Johnnie Bamont (alto, tenor and baritone saxes, flute, and background vocals), Ed Wynne (alto, tenor sax, flute and background vocals), Nick Milo (keys), Richard Smith (guitar), Del Atkins (bass), and Herman Matthews (drums)

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