The U.S. Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors Concert
Jekyll Island Convention Center 75 North Beachview Drive, Jekyll Island, Georgia 31527
The U.S. Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors, America’s Big Band and the official touring big band of the United States Army, is coming to the Golden Isles.
Jekyll Island Authority in partnership with Golden Isles Arts & Humanities and the Brunswick-Glynn County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring this visit as part of the group’s fall tour across the southeastern United States.
This 19-member ensemble, formed in 1969, has received great acclaim both at home and abroad performing America's original art form, jazz. Concerts by the Jazz Ambassadors are designed to entertain all types of audiences. Custom compositions and arrangements highlight the group's creative talent and gifted soloists. Their diverse repertoire includes big band swing, bebop, Latin, contemporary jazz, standards, popular tunes, Dixieland, vocals and patriotic selections.
While the performance is free, a ticket is required for admission. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis at: The Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Brunswick, Wednesdays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; The Jekyll Island Guest Information Center & Gift Shop, 901 Downing Musgrove Causeway, Jekyll Island, Mondays-Saturdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; St. Simons Island Visitors Center, 530 Beachview Drive, Mondays-Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays, noon-5 p.m.; St. Marys Welcome Center, 400 Osborne St., Mondays-Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays, noon-5 p.m.; Kingsland Welcome Center, 1190 Boone Ave., Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and the Old Jail Art Center, 404 Northway, Darien, Mondays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
For additional information, call (912) 262-6934 or visit www.goldenislesarts.org.
