Lead by pianist and vocalist Misha Adair, the Misha Adair Trio specializes in hard-swinging, crowd-pleasing, straight-ahead jazz and soul. With a repertoire of standards and catchy originals, their sound reflects the influence and legacy of artists like Oscar Peterson, Ray Charles, Diana Krall, Frank Sinatra, Mose Allison, and Donny Hathaway. The group’s witty and irreverent stage presence belies their formidable musicianship, beckoning all listeners to enjoy the show.
MISHA, AHMET, AND ANDREW HAVE PERFORMED AT VENUES SUCH AS:
Alva’s Showroom, The Beverly Hills Hotel, The Blue Whale, The California Club, Catalina’s, The Four Seasons Hotel, Genghis Cohen, Greystone Manor, Hotel Cafe, Howl at the Moon, Loews Hollywood Hotel, The Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Montage Beverly Hills, Mr C Beverly Hills, LA Live, LACMA, The Mint, Mrs Fish, Parkway Grille, Perch, Rockwell Table and Stage, Sassafras Saloon, Seven Grand, The Springs, The Sunset Tower Hotel, The Jonathan Club, The J.W. Marriott, Vitello’s, The Westin Bonaventure, and Witzend.
THE TRIO
MISHA ADAIR BIGOS graduated from college in 2010, then worked aboard cruise ships for two years where he kept a nocturnal schedule, practicing throughout the night after entertaining cruise guests. In 2012 Misha moved to LA to earn his master’s degree at USC. There he recorded with the Sophisticated Lady Jazz Quartet for Yarlung Records.
AHMET TURKMENOGLU moved from Istanbul to Los Angeles in 2012 to earn his Artist’s Diploma from USC. He soon began performing and recording with USC’s renowned faculty and other legendary Los Angeles musicians. In 2015 he was invited to return to USC on full scholarship as a paid teaching assistant while earning his master’s degree.
ANDREW BOYLE studied at USC under the legendary drummer Peter Erskine, who praised him as “a major voice on the instrument.” In addition to recording with the Sophisticated Lady jazz quartet, he continues to play with many of the LA’s greatest musical luminaries. In 2015 he began touring internationally with JMSN.
