US Air Force Band of Mid-America's Jazz Ensemble Concert Series at Shryock Auditorium

The US Air Force Band of Mid-America's Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble will present a series of concerts around Scott Air Force Base. The Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble performs a variety of styles, ranging from traditional big band jazz to bebop, and swing to modern jazz. You are just as likely to hear the music of contemporary composers as you would the classic sounds of Count Basie or Glenn Miller. All concerts are free and open to the public

Concert dates:
• Wednesday, February 25, 1:00 p.m.: Farrington Grade School, 20941 E. Divide Rd., Bluford, IL 628141
• Thursday, February 26, 7:00 p.m. – Kirkwood Performing Arts Center (KPAC), 210 E Monroe Ave, Kirkwood, MO 63122
• Friday, February 27, 7:00 p.m. – Panther Dome Gym, O'Fallon Township High School, 600 S Smiley St, O'Fallon, IL 62269
• Saturday, February 28, 7:00 p.m. – Shryock Auditorium, 1050 S Normal Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901
• Sunday, March 1, 3:00 p.m. – Mascoutah Performing Arts Center, Mascoutah High School, 1313 W Main St, Mascoutah, IL 62258
• Monday, March 2, 7:00 p.m. – Hettenhausen Center for the Performing Arts (The Hett) at McKendree University, 400 N. Alton St, Lebanon, IL 62254
• Wednesday, March 4, 7:00 p.m. – Centralia Community Arts Center, 1250 E Rexford St Centralia, IL 62801

Concert and venue information:

• All concerts are free and open to the public.
• Ticket reservations are required at afbandtix.org.

Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble
The Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble performs a variety of styles.. At any concert, you are just as likely to hear the music of contemporary composers as you would the classic sounds of Count Basie or Glenn Miller.

The ensemble has backed many jazz greats such as Jamey Aebersold, Bobby Shew, Allen Vizzutti, and Jeff Jarvis, and is often requested for featured performances at jazz clinics and festivals throughout the country. Several of the band’s members are also gifted composers and arrangers, and their compositions are often featured in concert.

Whether performing for a head of state, before a capacity crowd in our 10-state touring area, or for our troops at home or abroad, the Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble reflects the heritage and pride of our great nation and the United States Air Force. We are pleased to be joined by Grammy award winning saxophone performing artist Charles (Chip) McNeill.

Time: 19:00 - 20:30