USAF Band of Mid-America: Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble
Thu, Apr 11
|H.J. Ricks Centre For The Arts
Join the US Air Force Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble to hear a variety of styles, ranging from traditional big band swing to bebop, fusion, and modern jazz!
Apr 11, 2024, 7:00 PM
H.J. Ricks Centre For The Arts, 122 W Main St, Greenfield, IN 46140, USA
About the event
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The Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble, part of the USAF Band of Mid-America, performs a variety of styles, ranging from traditional big band jazz to bebop, swing, and modern jazz. At one of their concerts you are just as likely to hear the music of contemporary composers as you would the classic sounds of Count Basie or Glenn Miller.
The ensemble has backed many jazz greats such as Jamey Aebersold, Bobby Shew, Allen Vizzutti, and Jeff Jarvis, and is often requested for featured performances at jazz clinics and festivals throughout the country. Several of the band’s members are also gifted composers and arrangers, and their compositions are often featured in concert. Whether performing for a head of state, before a capacity crowd in our 10-state touring area, or for our troops at home or abroad, the Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble reflects the heritage and pride of…