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Frank Adams was six years old when he first entered Lincoln Elementary School in 1934.   A decade and a half later-- fresh from a gig with the Duke Ellington Orchestra—he returned to the school as a music instructor.  He imagined the position was a temporary gig, but he would stay at Lincoln for 27 years, ultimately becoming music director for all of Birmingham City Schools.  Today he continues to work as an educator, offering music lessons to new generations of students.  He is also passionate about educating the community about Birmingham’s unique jazz legacy.
In 1978, Dr. Adams was one of the first inductees to the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.  He has since served as the Hall of Fame’s Executive Director, and is currently its Director of Education, Professor Emeritus.  He remains an active part of the Hall of Fame’s educational and cultural programs. Read more...