Jazz Ambassadors of the United States Army Field Band to perform free show at Raue Center

Raue Center for the Arts in downtown Crystal Lake will host a free ticketed concert performed by the Jazz Ambassadors of the United States Army Field Band at 7 p.m. April 16.

According to a news release, the Jazz Ambassadors is the official touring big band of the United States Army. From the big band sounds of the 1940s to contemporary hits, the Jazz Ambassadors present a versatile musical program that has earned them international recognition and appeals to all ages.

One of the finest big bands in the world today, the Jazz Ambassadors of Washington, D.C., tour thousands of miles each year to promote patriotism and goodwill for the U.S. Army through free public concerts. The Army’s official touring big band has appeared in a variety of high-profile contexts, including performances with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and the Syracuse Symphony.

Other recent, notable performances include appearances at the Toronto Jazz Festival, the Richmond Jazz Festival at Maymont, the Jazz Education Network Conference in Louisville, KY, the Kennedy Center Honors and The Colbert Report.

A highly competitive audition process draws candidates from leading conservatories, universities, and the professional ranks. Many members of the Jazz Ambassadors have extensive civilian performance experience. Alumni have gone on to careers in university teaching, studio recording, and performance. The band has appeared in all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, Japan, India and throughout Europe.

Concerts by the Jazz Ambassadors are programmed to entertain all types of audiences. Their diverse repertoire includes big band swing, Latin music, contemporary jazz, bebop, standards, popular tunes, Dixieland and patriotic selections.

This is a free-ticketed event. To request tickets, complete the form at https://bit.ly/jazzambassadors25

Tickets are approved on a first-come first-serve basis. Raue Center box office will reach out to confirm details before issuing tickets, which could take up to two weeks. This event is expected to sell out quickly.