Beegie Adair (December 11, 1937 – January 23, 2022) was an American jazz pianist known for her elegant and smooth interpretations of jazz standards. Born in Cave City, Kentucky, she developed a passion for music at a young age and studied at Western Kentucky University.
Adair built a successful career as a session musician in Nashville, working with artists across jazz, country, and pop. She later formed the Beegie Adair Trio, which became renowned for its sophisticated arrangements and warm, melodic style.
Her discography includes over 35 albums, featuring tributes to jazz legends such as Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole, as well as timeless collections of love songs and holiday classics.
Her playing was admired for its lyrical phrasing and refined touch, making her one of the most beloved pianists in contemporary jazz. Beyond performing, Adair was also a dedicated educator and mentor. Her legacy lives on through her recordings, which continue to captivate jazz lovers worldwide.
49 recordings by Beegie Adair you can hear on Instrumentals Forever:
A Certain Smile • An Affair To Remember • Bewitched • Blue Gardenia • Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White • Dancing In The Dark • Dancing On The Ceiling • Fascination • For Once In My Life • From Here To Eternity • Have You Met Miss Jones • I Could Write A Book • I Left My Heart In San Francisco • I Say A Little Prayer • If Ever I Would Leave You • I’ll Take Romance • Isn’t It Romance • It Never Entered My Mind • Let’s Fall In Love • Love Is A Many Splendored Thing • Manhattan • Moonglow • My Funny Valentine • My Romance • On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever) • Once Upon A Time • People • Pete Kelly’s Blues • PS I Love You • Ruby • Save The Last Dance For Me • Smoke Gets In Your Eyes • Some Enchanted Evening • Spring Is Here • The Bad And The Beautiful • The Girl From Ipanema • The Lady Is A Tramp • The Look Of Love • The Way You Look Tonight • These Foolish Things • Three Coins In The Fountain • Up On the Roof • Watch What Happens • What A Wonderful World • What’s New • Where Or When • Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me) • Will You Love Me Tomorrow • You Took Advantage Of Me •
