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The Airmen of Note (The Kennedy Center)

The Airmen of Note

The Airmen of Note is the premier jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force. Created in 1950 to carry on the tradition of Glenn Miller's Army Air Corps dance band, the Note adopted a more contemporary style under the direction of the legendary Sammy Nestico. Beginning in the '70s, Senior Master Sgt. Mike Crotty, the Note's chief arranger for more than 25 years, helped elevate the band to the forefront of modern big band jazz. Today, Master Sgt.

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U.S. Air Force Airmen of Note Saxophones 11/28/11: U.S. Air Force Airmen of Note Saxophones

The United States Air Force Band is the Air Force's premier musical organization.

U.S. Air Force Airmen of Note Saxophones

The United States Air Force Band is the Air Force's premier musical organization.
The Airmen of Note 8/5/08: The Airmen of Note

Chief Master Sergeant Dudley Hinote leads the U.S. Air Force’s premier jazz ensemble, continuing an innovative tradition over five decades old.

The Airmen of Note

Chief Master Sergeant Dudley Hinote leads the U.S. Air Force’s premier jazz ensemble, continuing an innovative tradition over five decades old.
Tne Airmen of Note 3/25/05: Tne Airmen of Note

The Airmen of Note, under the leadership of CMS Dudley Hinote and the direction of SMS Joe Jackson, was created in 1950 to carry on the tradition of Glenn Miller's Army Air Corps dance band and is the premier jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force.

Tne Airmen of Note

The Airmen of Note, under the leadership of CMS Dudley Hinote and the direction of SMS Joe Jackson, was created in 1950 to carry on the tradition of Glenn Miller's Army Air Corps dance band and is the premier jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force.
The Airmen of Note 5/3/02: The Airmen of Note

The Airmen of Note, the premiere jazz ensemble of the U.S. Air Force, have collaborated with noted artists Sarah Vaughan, Clark Terry and Arturo Sandoval.Featuring trombonist Dave Steinmeyer.

The Airmen of Note

The Airmen of Note, the premiere jazz ensemble of the U.S. Air Force, have collaborated with noted artists Sarah Vaughan, Clark Terry and Arturo Sandoval.Featuring trombonist Dave Steinmeyer.

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