The Airmen of Note is the premier jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force. Stationed at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., it is one of six musical ensembles that comprise The U.S. Air Force Band. Created in 1950 to continue the tradition of Major Glenn Miller’s Army Air Forces dance band, the current […]
Folklore Village’s “Spring Hop” featuring Ladies Mus...
Fling into spring with the all-women, award-winning big band sound of Ladies Must Swing at Folklore Village’s “Spring Hop” fundraiser on Saturday, May 12th at 6 pm. Enjoy seasonal samples, springtime delicacies, potluck dinner, gift basket raffles, and an evening of live music and swing dance, with basic steps taught. Awards for 1940s, 1950s, and […]
Air Force Ensemble “Shades of Blue”
The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America Presents Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble At the Edgerton Performing Arts Center Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 6:30 PM Free to the Public The Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble repertoire ranges from traditional big band jazz, to bebop and swing, to modern jazz. Whether performing for a […]
40th Season: Dimensions in Sound & The Studio Orchestra
Dimensions in Sound is a big band jazz band, while The Studio Orchestra plays classical and pop music with full orchestral instrumentation. Both musical outfits are nonprofits that specialize in performing at nursing and retirement homes. They’re celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, and are gearing up for the holiday concert season. DISSO Board President […]
