BIRMINGHAM, Ala - The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) African-American Studies Program will present a lecture by Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame member and Director of Education Emeritus Frank Adams Sr. Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the UAB Mary Culp Hulsey Recital Hall, 950 13th St. South. The event is free and open to the public. Call Vern C. Bush at 205-975-9652 for details.

Adams, a respected clarinet and saxophone soloist, studied music under William Wise Handy, whom Adams often credits for developing his love for music. Adams also studied under John T. "Fess" Whatley and eventually played in Whatley's band.

During his career, Adams worked with some of the giants of jazz, including Duke Ellington, Lucky Millinder, Tiny Bradshaw and Sun Ra. He later formed his own band featuring his wife Dot as vocalist. Then, in 1976, he joined the Birmingham Heritage Band. Two years later, in 1978, Adams was inducted into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.

Adams also was a program specialist for music instruction in the Birmingham Public Schools for more than 40 years.

About the UAB African-American Studies Program

The UAB African-American Studies Program is a multidisciplinary program offering courses in history, political science, literature, music, sociology, public health and foreign language.