Nnenna Freelon, vocalist, sings alongside the U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note during a 2017 Jazz Concert Series performance at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 9, 2017. The concert series began in 1990 and has showcased many notable jazz musicians, including pianist Cyrus Chestnut, trumpeter Terell Stafford and saxophonist Kirk Whalum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding)

Nnenna Freelon, vocalist, sings alongside the U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 9, 2017. This performance was part of the Jazz Heritage Concert Series, which will take place throughout the year and feature various notable jazz musicians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding)

Nnenna Freelon, vocalist, holds the back of a chair while waiting backstage before singing alongside the U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note during a 2017 Jazz Concert Series performance at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 9, 2017. Freelon, a six-time Grammy nominee, has toured with many jazz artists, including Ellis Marsalis and Ray Charles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding)

Nnenna Freelon, vocalist, sings alongside the U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note during a 2017 Jazz Concert Series performance at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 9, 2017. Freelon, a six-time Grammy nominee, has toured with many jazz artists, including Ellis Marsalis and Ray Charles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding)

Tech. Sgt. Mike Cemprola, U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note alto saxophonist, plays the saxophone during a 2017 Jazz Concert Series performance at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 9, 2017. This was Cemprola’s first live performance with the Airmen of Note. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding)

Nnenna Freelon, vocalist, receives a token of appreciation from Lt. Gen. Stayce D. Harris, Headquarters U.S. Air Force assistant vice chief of staff, during a 2017 Jazz Concert Series performance at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 9, 2017. Throughout the night’s performance Freelon sang her version of many recognizable jazz tunes, including the Nina Simone song "Feeling Good." (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding)