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NEWS | March 4, 2019

Airmen of Note perform Jazz Heritage Series

By Senior Airman Alyssa D. Van Hook 11WG/PA

The U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note performed a Jazz Heritage Series concert with guest artist Christian McBride, double bassist, at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall, Feb. 22, 2019 in Alexandria, Va. McBride, a six-time Grammy Award winner, performed with the Airmen of Note led by conductor Col. Don Schofield, U.S. Air Force Band commander. The Jazz Heritage Series provides the opportunity for the public to attend a free concert and experience the U.S. Air Force Airmen of Note.

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