The U.S. Army Blues, part of the United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” is the premier jazz ensemble of the U.S. Army and these musicians are heading to Lee District Park on Aug. 24, 2022. Comprising exceptional jazz musicians from across the nation, the Army Blues strive to fulfill their mission through public concerts, educational outreach and the preservation of the tradition of America’s unique art form: jazz.
The Army Blues have performed at prestigious venues such as the Monterey Jazz Festival, the Montreux Jazz Festival, the famous Birdland jazz club in New York City, and the legendary jazz club Blues Alley club in D.C. The band has shared the stage with jazz greats, such as Dave Brubeck, Doc Severinsen, Stanley Turrentine, Slide Hampton, Dr. Billy Taylor, Kevin Mahogany and Terell Stafford.
There is no admission charge for this performance. Come for this premier performance at 7:30 until 8:30 p.m. at the Leonadus K. Plenty Amphitheater located at 6601 Telegraph Road, Franconia, Virginia.
These community performances are brought to you by the Fairfax County Park Authority, in partnership with the supporters of the Summer Entertainment Series, including generous contributions through the Fairfax County Park Foundation from local businesses, corporations and individual donors.
Concerts are held outdoors and may be canceled due to inclement weather. Call 703-324-SHOW (7469) for inclement weather updates. Cancellations are recorded an hour before showtime. For details regarding each series, visit the Summer Entertainment Series website.
