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NEWS | Feb. 14, 2018

Renowned jazz artist sings with AF Band

By Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco 11th Wing Public Affairs

Professional jazz vocalist Cyrille Aimée sang with the U.S. Air Force Band's Airmen of Note during a 2018 Jazz Heritage Series concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 8, 2018. Aimée kicked off the series, which features three guest jazz artists. The U.S. Air Force Band first established the annual series in 1990, which showcases bandsmen with renowned jazz icons.

Aimée sings with USAF Band
SLIDESHOW | 7 images | Renowned jazz artist sings with AF Band Professional jazz vocalist Cyrille Aimée sings with the U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note during a 2018 Jazz Heritage Series concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 8, 2018. Aimée kicked off the series, which features three guest jazz artists. The U.S. Air Force Band first established the annual series in 1990, which showcases bandsmen with renowned jazz icons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco)
Aimée sings with USAF Band

Renowned jazz artist sings with AF Band

Professional jazz vocalist Cyrille Aimée sings with the U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note during a 2018 Jazz Heritage Series concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 8, 2018. Aimée kicked off the series, which features three guest jazz artists. The U.S. Air Force Band first established the annual series in 1990, which showcases bandsmen with renowned jazz icons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco)

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Overall stage view

Renowned jazz artist sings with AF Band

The U.S Air Force Band Airmen of Note perform alongside professional jazz vocalist Cyrille Aimée during a 2018 Jazz Heritage Series concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 8, 2018. Aimée is an accomplished musician, who has won multiple jazz vocal competitions and has performed at the Apollo Theatre in New York City. She is one of many jazz icons who have participated in the annual series, which began in 1990. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco)

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Piano player

Renowned jazz artist sings with AF Band

Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ziemba, U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note pianist, performs at a 2018 Jazz Heritage Series concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 8, 2018. The annual series features the Airmen of Note in concert alongside renowned jazz artists. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco)

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Saxophonist

Renowned jazz artist sings with AF Band

Master Sgt. Grant Langford, U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note saxophonist, performs during a 2018 Jazz Heritage Series concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 8, 2018. The series began in 1990 and is broadcast to millions each year through National Public Radio, independent jazz radio stations, satellite radio services and the internet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco)

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Trumpeters

Renowned jazz artist sings with AF Band

U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note trumpeters perform during a 2018 Jazz Heritage Series concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 8, 2018. The band established the series in 1990, which is broadcast to millions each year through National Public Radio, independent jazz radio stations, satellite radio services and the internet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco)

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Drummer

Renowned jazz artist sings with AF Band

Tech. Sgt. David McDonald, U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note percussionist, performs during a 2018 Jazz Heritage Series concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 8, 2018. In 1990, the Air Force band established the jazz heritage series, featuring the Airmen of Note in concert with well-known jazz icons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco)

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Standing ovation

Renowned jazz artist sings with AF Band

Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center audience members applaud during a 2018 Jazz Heritage Series concert in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 8, 2018. . Each year the series is broadcast to millions over National Public Radio, independent jazz radio stations, satellite radio services and the internet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco)

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