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Adrian Hester is a native of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He received his B.A. in Music Industry/Business with an emphasis on jazz bass from the University of Southern Mississippi, under the direction of John Palenski and Larry Panella. He furthered his s tudies after moving to Jackson with Dr. London Branch, who has performed with artists such as Kenny Burrell, Kidd and Cliff Jordan, and Eddie Harris. Adrian has been a regular performer in venues throughout Mississippi over the past eight years.
Beyond is his second CD release. One can hear reflections of the artists who influenced him, such as Miles Davis and Wayne Shorter, in the chord structures and harmonies throughout his work. And at the same time, it is evident that Adrian has developed a style that is uniquely his own