Airmen of Note

THANK YOU | The Airmen of Note would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Amazonas Green Jazz Festival. We were thrilled to receive the invitation to perform at this festival for the bicentennial celebration of diplomatic relations between the United States and Brazil.

At the festival, the Note performed for a very excited and welcoming audience that cheered for two encores after the main set. Rui Carvalho, the artistic director of the Amazonas Green Jazz Festival, and the festival's various producers provided a great experience for the Note. This was an extremely memorable performance for both the Note and the audience! 🇺🇸🇧🇷

(U.S. Air Force photos by Aguilar Abecassis)

200 YEARS OF FRIENDSHIP | The Airmen of Note concluded their trip to Brazil by collaborating with the Força Aérea Brasileira Orquestra Sinfônica da Força Aérea Brasileira! 🎶

Both teams spent months planning and preparing for this truly historic event. The United States and Brazil's diplomatic relationship first began in 1824. Since then, we have enjoyed 200 years of friendship, partnership, and shared values.

We all left the final performance with a deeper understanding of the ties that bind Brazil and the United States and grateful for the universal language of music.

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(U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

MOTO WEEK BRASILIA | While in Brazil, the Airmen of Note performed at Capital Moto Week 2024 in the Brazilian capital. Moto Week is the largest motorcycle and rock festival in Latin America and we were happy to be invited to perform and expand our international community.

The Note was honored to represent the U.S. Embassy and Consulates and excited to meet many of our youngest fans at this family-friendly event!

(U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

BEHIND THE SCENES IN BRASILIA | The Airmen of Note and the Força Aérea Brasileira Symphony Orchestra began their collaboration last week. The Note was embraced with open arms of friendship as soon as they arrived at Base Aérea de Brasília!

Throughout the week, we forged an even greater sense of community, partnership, and musical collaboration. A segment of our rehearsal of Duke Ellington's "Take The A Train" was even broadcast live on the Brazilian television network TV Globo!

We hope that you enjoy these photos from our joint rehearsals in Brasília!

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(U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

RETURN FROM BRAZIL | After a long trip to Brazil, the Airmen of Note have finally returned home to Washington, D.C. We had an unbelievable time marking the bicentennial of diplomatic relations between the United States and Brazil!

We can't wait to share more about this opportunity to strengthen political, cultural, and economic ties between The United States and Brazil! Stay tuned for more!

(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

AMAZONAS GREEN JAZZ FEST RECAP | The Airmen of Note had an incredible time this week at the Amazonas Green Jazz Festival in Manaus, Brazil. The Teatro Amazonas is a beautiful opera house and we were very excited to have our first performance of the bicentennial celebration at this historic venue. Our two countries, United States and Brazil, have had 200 years of diplomatic relations.

This night was so special, our audience chanted for two encore performances! The Note happily delivered both encores. We made so many lasting memories with our audience in Manaus that will never be forgotten.

(U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky and Aguilar Abecassis)

CONCERT OF FRIENDSHIP | On July 26 and 27, the Airmen of Note will perform a joint concert with Força Aérea Brasileira's Orquestra Sinfônica da Força Aérea Brasileira! 🎶

We are incredibly excited to be in Brazil on behalf of the United States Air Force connecting with our international friends, allies, and partners. 2024 is the 200th year of diplomatic relations between the United States and Brazil, and we look forward to a bright future of engagement and cooperation!

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HEADED TO BRAZIL | The Airmen of Note are excited to announce that this weekend, we will be performing in Manaus, Brazil at the Amazonas Green Jazz Festival! This performance will be epic! We are celebrating 200 years of diplomatic relations between the United States of America and Brazil 🇺🇸🇧🇷

The Note will perform at the Teatro Amazonas (Amazon Theatre). We look forward to connecting with our international audiences and Americans abroad!

(U.S. Air Force photos by Technical Sgt. Alison Miserendino)

CONCERT CANCELATION | 🔴 Tonight’s Airmen of Note Sextet concert at the National Sculpture Garden has been canceled due to inclement weather.

Be sure to catch the Airmen of Note TOMORROW at 7 p.m. at
National Harbor (weather permitting). We look forward to seeing you there.

NOTE SEXTET CONCERT | This Friday, join the Airmen of Note sextet at the National Gallery of Art! The Note will be performing at 6 p.m. as part of the Jazz in The Garden series. This will be a special performance, so you don't want to miss it!

(U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Josephine Pepin)

THE NOTE SALUTE THE SUNSET | Join the Airmen of Note for our final performance in the 2024 Salute The Sunset series at National Harbor this Saturday, July 13 at 7 p.m.! We have great music planned for you all!

(U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Alison Miserendino)

MASON JAZZ CAMP | The Airmen of Note had a busy start to the summer! We recently had the opportunity to connect with local jazz students and perform at the Mason Jazz Camp at George Mason University. We were very happy to connect with these young and inspiring musicians!

(U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Cerovich and Technical Sgt. Fareed Simpson-Hankins)

CONCERT CANCELATION | 🔴 This afternoon's Airmen of Note concert at National Harbor has been canceled due to the dangerously high heat index. We prioritize the safety and wellness of both our musicians and audience. To be clear, the taping of CNN's "The Fourth in America" special in downtown Washington D.C. is still ON!

Be sure to catch The Airmen of Note at National Harbor on July 13th! We look forward to seeing you there.

Have a happy and safe 4th of July! 🇺🇸

PERFORMING IN TORONTO | Last weekend, the Airmen of Note performed two concerts at the Toronto Jazz Festival! We had a great time connecting with our international audiences and Americans abroad 🇺🇸🇨🇦

Canadian saxophonist Alex Dean joined us for a show on the TD main stage. We also performed a plethora of jazz music by some of America's and Canada's greatest jazz composers including Oscar Peterson, Joe Henderson, Rob McConnell, and J.J. Johnson.

We had a great time in Canada and created so many lasting memories!

(U.S. Air Force photos by Chief Master Sgt. ret. Barbara Taylor and the Toronto Jazz Festival)

CONCERT CANCELATION | 🔴 Tonight’s Airmen of Note concert at Allen Pond Park, in Bowie, Maryland has been canceled due to inclement weather.

Be sure to catch The Airmen of Note next at National Harbor on July 4th! We look forward to seeing you there. 🇺🇸

MASON JAZZ CAMP TONIGHT | Tonight, the Airmen of Note will take the stage at the Mason Jazz Camp at George Mason University! This afternoon's performance is at 3:30 p.m. at the Center for the Arts Concert Hall. This will be our first home performance since returning from Canada and we are very excited!

(Official U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Grant Langford)

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION | Amidst our busy performance schedule at the Toronto Jazz Festival this weekend, the Airmen of Note made time for educating the next generation of jazz musicians. Highly motivated students in the Cawthra Park Performing Arts School Co-Lab jazz ensemble, located in Mississauga, Ontario participated in a workshop with the Note.

The workshop took place at Toronto's historic venue The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar. These high school students had the opportunity to ask questions and play side by side next to some of the musicians in the Note. One of the pieces they have been working on this school year is Sammy Nestico’s “Who’s Sorry Now?”

(Official U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Master Sgt. Luke Brandon and Technical Sgt. Fareed Simpson-Hankins)

FINAL NIGHT IN TORONTO | The Airmen of Note have one more performance at the Toronto Jazz Festival!

Last night's concert was fantastic! We were so happy to share the evening with you all. Catch the Note one more time in Toronto at 6:45 p.m. tonight on the TD Main Stage.

(Official U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Alison Miserendino)

TORONTO JAZZ FESTIVAL TONIGHT | The Airmen of Note perform tonight at the Toronto Jazz Festival with special guest Alex Dean!

Catch the Note at 6:45 p.m. tonight on the TD Main Stage. This will be a very memorable performance!

(Official U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Alison Miserendino)

HEADED TO CANADA | The Airmen of Note are excited to announce our first international performance this year! Next week, we will perform in Toronto, Canada at the 2024 Toronto Jazz Festival!

The Note will perform two concerts on the TD Main Stage at this ten-day festival.
We look forward to connecting with our international audiences and Americans abroad. This will be a very memorable performance!

Performance Schedule:

June 21, 6:45 p.m. - TD Main Stage - The Airmen of Note with Special Guest Alex Dean
June 22, 6:45 p.m. - TD Main Stage - The Airmen of Note

CELEBRATING DIVERSITY AT NATIONAL HARBOR | This past weekend, the Airmen of Note completed our first performance of the Salute The Sunset Series at National Harbor. At this concert, we featured our 2024 Diversity Fellows. Our Diversity Fellowship program connects people from diverse backgrounds to create music with The United States Air Force Band, producing an inclusive environment, respecting cultural identities, and representing America.

This year, our three fellows, Gina Benalcázar López, David Mesquitic, and Julie Coggiola were great additions to the ‘Note. They spent the week experiencing The United States Air Force Band and Washigton, D.C. in various capacities. The fellowship concluded with the performance at National Harbor on the sunset. All three fellows premiered original music and were featured soloists with the ‘Note, and we truly enjoyed hosting them.

In case you missed it, the ‘Note will be back at National Harbor on the 4th of July at 2 p.m. and again on July 13th at 7 p.m.

(Official U.S. Air Force photos by Technical Sgt. Alison Miserendino)

SALUTE THE SUNSET TONIGHT | The Airmen of Note will perform tonight at National Harbor! We are excited to perform new music and to feature some of our 2024 Diversity Fellows! You can catch the Note on select dates for concerts at National Harbor this summer, and there are no tickets required! 🇺🇸

Click the link below for the concert schedule! See you there!
👉 https://bit.ly/45NVZ7Y

(U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky and Senior Airman Josephine Pepin)

WELCOME DIVERSITY FELLOWS | The Airmen of Note is very excited to welcome our Diversity Fellows to Washington, D.C.! These 3 Fellows have the opportunity to spend the week collaborating, exploring, and connecting with the Note.

This week will be full of special activities and initiatives. We will finish out with a special performance of new music from our Fellows this weekend at National Harbor! More information to come soon!

(Official U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin Cerovich and Technical Sgt. Fareed Simpson-Hankins)

NOTE SALUTE THE SUNSET | After a great kick-off this past weekend, The United States Air Force Band's Summer Concert Series is in full swing! The Airmen of Note will perform this Saturday at 7:00 PM at National Harbor! This concert is free to the public and there are no tickets required! 🇺🇸

There will also be special guests performing with the band! We are very excited that some of our 2024 Diversity Fellows will have the opportunity to share the stage with the Note this weekend, as a part of their Diversity Fellowship.

Click the link below for the concert schedule! See you there!
👉 https://bit.ly/45NVZ7Y

(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Grant Langford)