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John Adams Group
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THE JOHN
ADAMS GROUP
View John's variety band, Special Edition
This powerful yet elegant ensemble performs a wide spectrum from
standards and smooth-jazz, to contemporary pop and classic dance hits.
Led by bassist and composer John Adams, The JOHN ADAMS GROUP is
comprised of some of the finest, most versatile studio/jazz musicians
and vocalists in the Southwest. They perform in a variety of
configurations, from duo to six-piece. Building on their following and
reputation through their 3&1/2-year stint at Dallas' prestigious
Crescent Court Hotel, they perform at functions and special events of
all kinds throughout the region...
JOHN ADAMS/Bass - As an accomplished acoustic and electric bassist, John
Adams is one of the Southwest's most in-demand jazz, pop and studio
musicians. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in Jazz Studies from
the University of North Texas where he also served as the jazz bass
professor for ten years. John has backed vocalists Mel Torme and
Rosemary Clooney, and jazz stars such as Woody Herman, Randy Brecker,
Carl Fontana, Chet Baker, Clark Terry, Dave Liebman and others. His
broad musical background has also included extensive pop, orchestral,
and show work, such as The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Fort Worth
Ballet Orchestra, and Dallas Summer Musicals. Adam's solo-recordings
include "Jump Shot," featuring New York and regional musicians, the
live-recording "Fly By Night," and the acclaimed "With You In
Mind,"
which was released nationwide and features top musicians for Dallas,
Austin and L.A., and has recently completed a striking release, "The
John Adams Group - Live!"
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Audio
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Audio
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The JOHN ADAMS GROUP - partial TUNELIST
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Jazz ‘Standards’ & Swing
A-train All of me Come fly with me Don’t get around much anymore Fever Fly me to the moon Girl from Ipanema It had to be you I’ve got the world on a string I've got you under my skin Jump, jive & wail Mack the knife Makin’ whoopie Nature boy New York, New York Night and day Our love is here to stay Route 66 Satin doll Straighten up & fly right Summertime Pop & Classic Rock Back in love again Brickhouse Brown-eyed girl Caribbean queen Come Together Every breath you take Feel like makin’ love Fire & rain Get down on it Jailhouse rock Let the good times roll Moondance Old time rock & roll Oye como va Play that funky music Red, red wine September Smooth (Santana) Stay with me tonite Tequila Soul, Motown Ain’t no sunshine Closer I get to you Heard it thru the grapevine I feel good In the midnite hour Isn’t she lovely I wish Let’s stay together Mustang Sally My girl On broadway Ribbon in the sky Stand by me Sunny Superstition What’s goin’ on? When a man loves a woman |
Smooth-Jazz & Lite Rock Chameleon Change the world Close to you Could I have this dance? Easy Fields of gold Georgia How sweet it is Just the two of us Mornin’ My heart will go on 100 Ways Popsicle toes Smooth operator This masquerade Turn your love around We’re in this love together What you won’t do Yesterday You look wonderful tonite Ballads Besame mucho Crazy Misty Mona Lisa My Funny valentine My one & only love Since I fell for you Teach me tonite Unforgettable What a wonderful world When I fall in loveß You are so beautiful Wedding, Classical & Ceremonial Ave’ Maria (Bach & Schubert) Bridal chorus (Wagner) Canon in D (Pachabel) Jesu Joy (Bach) Lord’s prayer (Instrumental & Vocal) Ode to Joy (Beethoven) Trumpet voluntary (Vivaldi) Wedding march (Mendelssohn) |
What they are Saying!
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"My
group loves John Adams Trio and books them every May!" "Thrilled!
Got great feedback from our guests! Really pleased with the selections,
and your contribution to our day!" "My client wants to book John Adams Trio
every year. They love them. I am sure I will be calling you again
next year." "The
guys were perfect for the event and did a great job with their selections." "Definitely
would recommend this group to anyone. Great sound. Perfect for receptions
and dinners." "Amazingly
pleased" Excellent
musicians, great performers, great reviews from the people who attended!
"Fabulous
- I will use them again!" "My
client loves this group and asks for them every year." "I wanted
to mention how pleased we were with their (John Adams' Trio) performance.
They accommodated our requests and performed them all beautifully.
We received many compliments on their music, and we found them to
be very nice people. It was a very successful event, to which John
Adams made a significant contribution, and we appreciate your assistance
in arranging it." "Nice
mix of tunes. Our guests really enjoyed them." "The
band was excellent for both the ceremony and reception. John was
fun to work with and very patient in helping is with selections. "They were great!
Everyone complimented on the wonderful music." "John Adams and
the band were phenomenal - everything we wanted and more. Everyone LOVED
the music - even the venue wants to be able to recommend them in the
future. It was great the personal attention John gave us before and
at the event." "John and his group
did a fabulous job. True professionals! Very personable as well." "Everyone was very
professional and flexible with requests." "The band was great.
Music was great. My guests commented how much they enjoyed listening
to them and dancing to the music. They were also great in helping to
coordinate the first dance; introductions; tossing bouquet, etc. Loved
them!" |
