Today in the U.S., it's Memorial Day, a national holiday. To honor the men and women of the military who sacrificed their lives in service of our country and those we were defending, today we're listening to the The Airmen of Note playing a set of Stan Kenton's music.
Created in 1950 to continue the tradition of Major Glenn Miller’s Army Air Forces dance band, the Airmen of Note consists of 17 active-duty musicians and one vocalist. Stationed at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., it is one of six musical ensembles that make up the U.S. Air Force Band.
Wish they'd take on the band books of Shorty Rogers, Count Basie and Gerry Mulligan. Fingers crossed.
Here's the Airmen of Note playing Stan Kenton c. 1992...
Created in 1950 to continue the tradition of Major Glenn Miller’s Army Air Forces dance band, the Airmen of Note consists of 17 active-duty musicians and one vocalist. Stationed at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., it is one of six musical ensembles that make up the U.S. Air Force Band.
Wish they'd take on the band books of Shorty Rogers, Count Basie and Gerry Mulligan. Fingers crossed.
Here's the Airmen of Note playing Stan Kenton c. 1992...
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