Holzman’s other recent release, Parallel Universe, explores the realm of experimental electronic music, exclusively using analog synthesizers. Deform Variations offers a unique listening experience that reveals how Holzman’s approach to the song morphed and evolved across Wilson’s 2013 tour. It collects his piano improvisations built around the Wilson track “Deform to Form a Star” from the Grace for Drowning release.
He's always dedicated himself to excellence and you see that across all the work he does."ĭeform Variations, Holzman’s latest album, emerged from his performances with Wilson. It's been really cool to watch his metamorphosis and see him now recognized as one of rock's top keyboardists. "It's not an easy minefield to navigate, but he does it with relative ease. "Adam is a very creative musician who has a deep understanding of the language of jazz and has successfully integrated that language into the rock world," said keyboardist and composer Jason Miles, who worked with Holzman on Davis' 1986 Tutu album. He serves as a key creative sounding board when Wilson is exploring new ideas and is often the last man left in the studio with Wilson, working late into the night to finesse session output. Holzman has recorded and performed with Wilson since 2011. Holzman’s current focus is working with Steven Wilson, the expansive rock artist that’s helped resurrect interest in long-form conceptual music. Holzman also has a highly-collaborative bent, understanding what it takes to propel a project to completion, even in the company of some of the most exacting leaders imaginable. He’s a mercurial performer, capable of seamlessly shifting from blazing chops to the nuanced and subtle.
Holzman is a first-call musician because he bridges virtuosity and vision. He’s also served as Miles Davis’ musical director, and performed with jazz luminaries such as Wayne Shorter, Michel Petrucciani, Chaka Khan, and Grover Washington, Jr., just to name a few. The keyboardist and composer has released six uncompromising, intense jazz-rock albums. Adam Holzman’s footprint looms large on the jazz world.
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