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The Next Wave (The Kennedy Center)

The Next Wave

The Next Wave, one of the Navy’s two premier big bands, is comprised of seventeen of our nation’s finest musicians. The band continues the time honored tradition of fostering one of America’s musical treasures: jazz.The Next Wave plays big band repertoire from the earliest to the most contemporary, including originals and arrangements penned by some of the talented writers within the band. Highlighted with swinging grooves, inspired soloists, and dynamic ensemble playing, the Next Wave is a band not to be missed!.

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The Next Wave 8/5/10: The Next Wave

The U.S. Naval Academy Band's jazz ensemble plays big band repertoire as well as original works.

The Next Wave

The U.S. Naval Academy Band's jazz ensemble plays big band repertoire as well as original works.
The Next Wave 8/4/08: The Next Wave

The jazz ensemble of the U.S. Naval Academy Band, this group plays big band repertoire from early classics to original contemporary arrangements.

The Next Wave

The jazz ensemble of the U.S. Naval Academy Band, this group plays big band repertoire from early classics to original contemporary arrangements.
Next Wave 2/25/06: Next Wave

The NEXT WAVE, the United States Naval Academy Band's jazz ensemble, under the direction of Senior Chief Musician Dan Drew, will appear with Dave Samuels, Grammy Award winning vibraphonist and leader of the Caribbean Jazz Project, showcasing his music as arranged for big band.

Next Wave

The NEXT WAVE, the United States Naval Academy Band's jazz ensemble, under the direction of Senior Chief Musician Dan Drew, will appear with Dave Samuels, Grammy Award winning vibraphonist and leader of the Caribbean Jazz Project, showcasing his music as arranged for big band.

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