The internationally acclaimed U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors of Washington D.C., will continue its long history of presenting free public performances when it appears at the Business, Arts & Recreation Center (BARC) Auditorium, 1012 5th Ave. in Windom, on Thursday, March 25 at 7:00 PM. The Jazz Ambassadors’ concert in Windom is being co-sponsored by The Thrivent Cottonwood County Chapter, Thrivent Financial Associates and the BARC Education Connection.
From Boston to Bombay, Tokyo to Toronto, The United States Army Field Bands have been thrilling audiences of all ages for more than half a century. As the premier touring musical representative for the United States Army, this internationally acclaimed organization of four unique bands travels thousands of miles each year presenting a variety of music to enthusiastic audiences throughout the nation and abroad.
Since its formation in 1969, the Jazz ambassadors have appeared in all 50 states and throughout North America, Europe and Asia. The Jazz Ambassadors presents a diverse program of big band swing, Latin music, contemporary jazz, popular tunes, standards, Dixieland, and patriotic selections. Maestro Marvin Hamlisch, during a joint concert with the National Symphony Orchestra, exclaimed, “I can’t think of better ambassadors for our country!”
Past performance highlights include the Montreux, North Sea, and Newport Jazz Festivals, World War II 50th Anniversary Commemorations in the United States and Europe, and performances in India and Japan. After performing with the Cincinnati Pops at Carnegie Hall, the Cincinnati Enquirer declared that “the musicianship was superb…The Jazz Ambassadors are polished and seamless virtuosos.”
Members of the Jazz Ambassadors are selected by highly competitive auditions and represent some of the finest musical talent in America. More than three decades of touring have earned them the title, “The Musical Ambassadors of the Army.”
For free tickets or additional information about the Jazz Ambassadors’ free performance in Windom, please contact the BARC Office at 831-2375, or send an email to: barc.ed@windomnet.com <mailto:barc.ed@windomnet.com> , or stop by the office located at 1012 5th Ave. in Windom. Office hours are Monday – Friday, 10 AM – 5 PM. Tickets are also available at the Thrivent Financial office at 244 9th St. in Windom To obtain free tickets by mail, please include a self-address stamped envelope with your request to:
ATTN: U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors Tickets,
BARC
PO Box 123
Windom, MN 56101
Windom, Minn. —
