What do you get when you combine the talents, skills, versatility, rapport, professionalism, passion, and exuberance of some of the absolutely finest studio-musicians and vocalists in the Southwest into one party band/wedding band?  The answer is: something special, “The Special Edition Band,” that is!

     Led bassist/producer John Adams, “The Special Edition Band” is the one of the hottest, most adaptable and diverse, and reputable units for live-entertainment from the DFW-area, and brings together some the most experienced and established musicians in the business. 

“The Special Edition Band” performs a unique blend of classic to current music ranging from jazz, to pop-dance, to rock, and will customize an array of musical preferences for each client or venue. The group primarily performs in nine-piece or ten-piece configurations, featuring amazing vocalists, full rhythm section, and a spectacular horn-section.

The ever-growing list of satisfied clients and high-profile venues includes: Jerry Jones and The Dallas Cowboys, The Arlington Margarita Ball, The Four Seasons Resort, The Dallas Arboretum, City Place, The Dallas and Fort Worth Petroleum Clubs, The Worthington-Renaissance Hotel, Ashton Depot, Arlington Hall, The Mansion on Turtle Creek, The City Club of Fort Worth, The Tower Club, Hotel St. Germain, The Trophy Club, Westin Stonebriar, The Warwick Melrose, The Park City Club of Dallas, Vaquero Golf Club, and MANY others, as well as appearances at regional club venues, festivals, concert series and special events of all kinds.

The resumes of the performers runs an impressive gamut from touring and performing with artists such as Lee Ann Rhimes, Kirk Whalum, Tony Bennett, Woody Herman, Mel Torme, Kirk Franklin, Jerry Jeff Walker, Marcus Miller, Stanley Clarke, Roy Hargrove, Joe McBride, and others, to recording thousands of pieces of music for broadcast, to service as Music Director for Dallas’ Crescent Court Hotel, to service on the jazz faculty at the University of North Texas, and more. 
“The Special Edition Band” delivers the highest quality and most stylistic versatility of any musical unit available, with an extreme attention to detail and client service.  Let us serve you when you want entertainment that’s something special!