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The United States Army Field Band The Jazz Ambassadors

The internationally acclaimed Jazz Ambassadors of Washington, DC will continue its long tradition of presenting free public performances when it appears at The Shedd Institute on April 12, at 7:30 PM. The Jazz Ambassadors is the official touring big band of the United States Army. Formed in 1969, this 19-member ensemble has received great acclaim at home and abroad performing America's greatest original art form, jazz. Concerts by the Jazz Ambassadors are programmed to entertain all types of audiences. The band’s diverse repertoire includes big band swing, bebop, Latin, contemporary jazz, standards, popular tunes, Dixieland, vocals, and patriotic selections, many of which are written or arranged by members of the Jazz Ambassadors. The Jazz Ambassadors has appeared in all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, Japan, India, and throughout Europe. Recent notable performances include concerts at the Toronto Jazz Festival, the Richmond Jazz Festival at Maymont, the Kennedy Center Honors, the Jazz Education Network Conference, and an appearance on the Colbert Report. Gordon Goodwin, Bobby Shew, Ernie Watts, and the Dave Brubeck All-Star Quintet are just a few of the outstanding jazz artists who have shared the stage with the Jazz Ambassadors. The band has been featured in joint concerts with Marvin Hamlisch and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, the Seattle Symphony Pops, the Colorado Pops Orchestra, and the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall. The band’s rigorous touring schedule and reputation for excellence has earned it the title “America’s Big Band.” Tickets are reserved in advance and seating is General Admission, limit 4 per reservation. Doors open at 6:45 PM, ticketholders should be seated by 7:15 PM. For additional information and tickets please contact The Shedd ticket office, 541-434-7000.

Date & Time

April 12, 2016

7:30PM - 9:00PM

Location

The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts - 868 High Street, Eugene, OR, 97401 868 High Street Eugene 97401 OR US

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Event Website

541-434-7000

Free

All Ages Concerts & Live Music Performing Arts & Dance Downtown Eugene