U.S. Air Force Band Jazz Ensemble with Bill Cunliffe

Tickets available at the Fox Theater box office, Charge By Phone 661-849-4369 or online at ETix.com

The US Air Force Band of the Golden West presents a FREE concert by The Commanders Jazz Ensemble with guest artist, Mr. Bill Cunliffe. This family-friendly event is open to the public and coming to the Fox.

Jazz pianist, composer and Grammy Award-winning arranger Bill Cunliffe is known for his innovative and swinging recordings and compositions. Bill began his career as pianist and arranger with the Buddy Rich Big Band and worked with Frank Sinatra, Joe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard, Benny Golson and James Moody. He has since established himself as a solo artist and bandleader, with more than a dozen albums under his name.

A component of the US Air Force Band of the Golden West, The Commanders Jazz Ensemble carries on the American musical tradition of the great big bands, yet offers a lot beyond the big band sounds. This energetic group of highly-trained professional musicians, formed from 18 active duty Airmen, delivers the full gamut of jazz music – traditional jazz, cool, bop, swing, Broadway favorites, and patriotic music. The Commanders offers an entertaining show you won’t soon forget!

A typical evening with The Commanders Jazz Ensemble might include favorites from Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Dizzy Gillespie plus the sounds of today’s modern jazz groups, delivered by the group’s enchantingly talented vocalist. Their renditions of hot jazz feature rousing improvised solos from every instrument in the group.

The United States Air Force Band of the Golden West is dedicated to engaging communities and building partnerships, telling the Air Force story, honoring military heritage, enhancing morale for uniformed service members, and recruiting the finest Americans to serve in the United States Air Force.