The DC Traveler

In its third year, the Big Band JAM brings together college, military and international big-band jazz ensembles for a 9-day celebration of the best in big band jazz.

Representing the U.S. military are the Army Blues Jazz Ensemble Army, Navy Commodores, Airforce Airmen of Note. The collegiate bands include ensembles from American, George Mason and George Washington Universities University of North Texas, and Montgomery College. A dozen local high school bands and seven bands from overseas plus more round out the performances. The headliners are the legendary Count Basie Orchestra.

Jams will be occurring all week at at different times, so check the Big Band JAM schedule.

• Blues Alley
  1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW
  Washington, DC, 20007
• Sylvan Theater on the grounds of the Washington Monument,
  15th Avenue and Constitution Ave. NW
  Washington, DC 20001
• Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
  2700 F Street, NW
  Washington DC. 20566
• Voice of America Auditorium
  330 Independence Avenue, SW
  Washington, DC 20237

Dates – April 20-29

Tickets – Most concerts are free. Event at Blues Alley , Voice of America Auditorium require reservations.

Photo credits: Navy Commodores – Stephan W. Hassay

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