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Founded in 1972, The Army Blues carries on a tradition begun by the Army Dance Band that entertained soldiers and civilians in the battle zones during World War II. As the premier jazz band of the U.S. Army and one of the few remaining professional groups of its kind, the Blues mission is to promote Americas only native art form: jazz. The Blues pays tribute to the big bands of yesterday by performing music made popular by the great bands of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, and Woody Herman. At the same time, The Army Blues performs the latest and most innovative sounds of contemporary jazz composers. The Band also features original works by U.S. Army Band staff arrangers and composers, as well as those written by members of the Blues The Army Blues has performed at international jazz festivals through-out the world, including the Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux, Swit-zerland. The 18-piece ensemble has also shared the stage with such great jazz artists as Stanley Turrentine and Frank Foster, as well as show business giants such as Bob Hope. They regularly perform at the White House, and entertain at military and State Department functions. They also present concerts at schools, and give clinic presentations in which they share their knowledge and experience with students throughout the country. (Thurs., May 20, 10 p.m.) |
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