Adam Arruda: Jazz Musician in New York

About Adam Arruda

Adam Arruda is a jazz artist heard in New York City rooms such as Ornithology Jazz Club, where he appears for sets including “Jazz at Ornithology — July 29.” Emerging on streaming platforms, he works in the small-ensemble tradition and builds his reputation on live performance rather than metrics. Arruda has shared bandstands with Todd Herbert, Jeremy Manasia, Jason Clotter, Larry Banks, Anthony Pearlman, Brent Lerman, Jules Gardener, and Charlie Lincoln. His playing favors line and ensemble conversation over spectacle.