The US Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors’ FREE CONCERT! at Barnstable High School Performing Art Center

Thursday, Oct 29, 2026 7:00PM Barnstable High School Performing Arts Center Tickets (free): //armyfieldband.com/calendar Info: 301-677-6586 ABOUT THE JAZZ AMBASSADORS of The United States Army Field Band: 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. One of the finest big bands in the world today, the Jazz Ambassadors of Washington, DC, tours thousands of miles each year to promote patriotism and good will for the U.S. Army through free public concerts. 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. The Jazz Ambassadors’s rigorous touring schedule and reputation for excellence has earned it the title “America’s Big Band.” A highly competitive audition process draws candidates from leading conservatories, universities, and the professional ranks. Many members of the Jazz Ambassadors have extensive civilian performance experience. Alumni have gone on to careers in university teaching, studio recording, and performance. In 1969, Army Field Band Commander Major Hal Gibson formed the Studio Band in response to an increased demand for jazz performances. The Studio Band became the Army’s premier touring jazz ensemble, and was renamed the Jazz Ambassadors in 1979.