United States Army Field Band Jazz Ambassodors: The Legacy o

Christmas Celebration

Includes air force medley by various composers. Ensembles: United States Air Force Band, United States Air Force Singing Sergeants.
Includes armed forces medley by various composers. Ensembles: United States Air Force Band, United States Air Force Singing Sergeants.
Includes work(s) by George M. Cohan. Ensemble: United States Air Force Band.

The mission of the U.S. Army Band is to inspire America's soldiers and citizens with music. The men and women of this esteemed musical organization accomplish this mission thousands of times each year during performances in the nation's capital, throughout the country and around the world. Established by General of the Armies John J. Pershing in 1922, the U.S. Army Band is the official musical organization for many diplomatic and state functions at the White House, the Pentagon, the U.S. Capitol, at Arlington National Cemetery, and at the Tomb of the Unknown. Leading every Presidential Inaugural Parade since 1925, the U.S. Army Band, known a "Pershing's Own," has also represented the Nation at miliary ceremonies and special events around the world including the Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Scotland, The Kennedy Center Honors National Telecast and the opening of the 1984 and 1996 Olympic Games. It is with great pride that Altissimo! dedicates this recording, God Bless America, to all Americans around the world who serve the cause of freedom.

BAND OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE RESERVE JAZZ ENSEMBLE: S

The Many Moods of Christmas

PRESIDENT'S OWN UNITED STATES MARINE BAND: Original Sousa, V

Right off the bat, let's mention that even though the title of this album is Victory At Sea, it includes the famous Richard Rodgers suite which is about eleven minutes long. All of the other arrangements of the music on this disc are made by members of the U.S. Navy Band which is the Navy's premier musical representative in Washington. Known as "the World's Finest" the Navy Band was established in 1925 by an Act of Congress. The Band has participated in eighteen Presidential Inaugurals and presents honors at the White House ceremonies and memorial services at Arlington National Cemetery. The Navy Band also presents public concerts in the metropolitan Washington area and tours the country annually. "This album is dedicated to the spirit of those who gave their lives in the service of their country to achieve Victory at Sea."

The U.S. Marine Band, "The President's Own," has performed for every presidential inauguration since Thomas Jefferson. From the earliest days of the Nation, the Marine Band's primary mission has been to provide music for the President of the United States. Whether performing for South Lawn arrival ceremonies, State dinners, receptions or accompanying famous entertainers, Marine musicians appear at the Executive Mansion more than 200 times annually.

Liberty and the freedom to pursue happiness are blessings enjoyed by every citizen of the United States. This album, "The Blessings of Liberty", is a collection of inspirational music dedicated to the men and women who have fought and died to preserve these liberties.

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AIRMEN OF NOTE: In the Glenn Miller

If you only have in your store one version of Sousa marches, this new Altissimo CD should be it. Nobody on earth plays these marches like the United States Marine Band - "The President's Own." As an added bonus, there is a performance of the Washington Post March from 1890 which features Sousa himself conducting his own band. The recording also captures a wonderful brass band sound. Let's face it, Sousa wrote some of the most infectious tunes of any composer who ever lived.

Includes Stars and Stripes Forever (live); Sound Off; the Thunderer March; the Gallant Seventh; the Man Behind the Gun; By the Light of the Polar Star; Beneath the Southern Cross, and more.

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AIRMEN OF NOTE: Airmen of Note (The)

JAZZ AMBASSADORS: Legacy of Stan Kenton (The)