BIOGRAPHY
Originally from Minnesota, Guitarist/Composer Adam Astrup has been active in the Minneapolis/St. Paul, Northern California and Northern Colorado, music scenes. He has worked with artists such as Bruce Forman, Greg Gisbert, Matteo Sabattini, Gary Meek and many others. Adam graduated from the University of Northern Colorado's jazz program in 2020. After graduating, Adam moved to Monterey, California. Adam has performed with broadway pit orchestras, The Gary Meek Band and others at venues such as The Monterey Jazz Festival, Vibrato Jazz Club, Dakota Jazz Club, The Royal Room, and the Iowa City and Twin Cities Jazz Festivals. Adam is a versatile guitarist who is comfortable in jazz, blues, funk and pop styles. Adam is an active teacher and performer in the Northern California area. Adam's first album "Songs from Before" was released in 2024.