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Airmen of Note perform Jazz Heritage Series
March 4, 2019 — 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... MORE

The Airmen of Note, U.S. Air Force Band’s premier jazz ensemble, perform during the Jazz Heritage Series, Feb. 22, 2019 in Alexandria, Va. This performance in the series featured guest double bassist, Christian McBride, and was conducted by Col. Don Schofield, U.S. Air Force Band commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa D. Van Hook)

Air Force Band, renowned pianist jazz it up
March 14, 2018 — The U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note performed alongside pianist Kenny Barron during a Jazz Heritage Series performance at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., March 8, 2017. The series began in 1990 and has been broadcast to millions each year through National Public Radio, independent jazz radio stations, satellite radio services and the internet... MORE

Renowned jazz artist sings with AF Band
February 14, 2018 — 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... MORE

Jazz Heritage Series kicks off
February 8, 2018 — The U.S. Air Force Band is scheduled to start their free 2018 Airmen of Note Jazz Heritage Series today at 8 p.m. at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Virginia... MORE

Jazz Heritage Series ends on a high note
April 25, 2017 — The U.S. Air Force Band, Airmen of Note performed their final Jazz Heritage Series concert for the... MORE

Marshall Gilkes, left, guest jazz trombonist, laughs during a meet and greet with Maj. Gen. Darryl W. Burke, right, Air Force District of Washington and 320th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, in Alexandria, Va., April 20, 2017. Gilkes was one of three artist to perform in the Airmen of Note’s Jazz Heritage Series. The U.S. Air Force Band first established the annual series in 1990, which features bandsmen with renowned jazz icons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

Airmen of Note Jazz Series features drummer Peter Erskine
March 24, 2017 — The U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note and Peter Erskine, American jazz drummer, perform a Jazz... MORE

The U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note and Peter Erskine, American jazz drummer, perform a Jazz Heritage Series concert in Alexandria, Va., March 23, 2017. Erskine is a renowned musician, having won two Grammy Awards and “Best Jazz Drummer of the Year” by Modern Drummer Magazine readers 10 times. He is one of many jazz icons who have participated in the series, which began in 1990. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

Iconic Trumpeter plays Jazz with Air Force Band
November 14, 2016 — The Air Force Band Airmen of Note played alongside Terell Stanfford, jazz trumpeter, in the Jazz... MORE

Terell Stanfford, center left, Jazz Heritage Series iconic jazz artist and Lt. Gen. Stayce Harris, center right, Air Force assistant vice chief of staff, and her accompanied guests pose for a group photo in Alexandria, Va., Nov. 11, 2016. Harris met and greeted the jazz artist before their concert. In 1990, the Airmen of Note established the jazz heritage series, featuring the “Note” in concert with legendary icons of jazz. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

Jazz Icon Highlights AF Band Performance
October 26, 2016 — Cyrus Chestnut, jazz pianist, meets with Col. E. John Teichert, Joint Base Andrews and 11th Wing... MORE

Cyrus Chestnut, jazz pianist, meets with Col. E. John Teichert, Joint Base Andrews and 11th Wing commander, and concert attendees, during a 2016 Jazz Heritage Series performance at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall in Alexandria, Va., Oct. 21, 2016. Each year, a Jazz Heritage Series performance features a legendary icon of jazz. Chestnut has worked with many big bands, including the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and the Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

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