“America’s Big Band” is coming to the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center for a free concert on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m.
The U.S. Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors is the official touring big band of the United States Army. Formed in 1969, this 19-member ensemble has received great acclaim at home and abroad performing America’s greatest original art form, jazz.
Concerts by the Jazz Ambassadors are programmed to entertain all types of audiences. The band’s diverse repertoire includes big band, swing, bebop, Latin, contemporary jazz, standards, popular tunes, Dixieland, vocals and patriotic selections, many of which are written or arranged by members of the Jazz Ambassadors.
The Jazz Ambassadors has appeared in all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, Japan, India and throughout Europe. Recent notable performances include concerts at the Toronto Jazz Festival, the Richmond Jazz Festival at Maymont, the Kennedy Center Honors, the Jazz Education Network Conference and an appearance on The Colbert Report. Gordon Goodwin, Bobby Shew, Ernie Watts and the Dave Brubeck All-Star Quintet are just a few of the outstanding jazz artists who have shared the stage with the group. The band’s rigorous touring schedule and reputation for excellence has earned it the title “America’s Big Band.”
The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center is located at 1977 College Drive on Palm Beach State College’s Belle Glade campus. For free tickets, call the box office at (561) 993-1160.
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