SARATOGA SPRINGS — The internationally acclaimed Jazz Ambassadors of Washington, D.C. will continue its long tradition of presenting free public performances when they appear at Universal Preservation Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 20. The Jazz Ambassadors’ concert in Saratoga Springs is presented by Proctors Collaborative.
The Jazz Ambassadors, a 19-member ensemble formed in 1969, is the official touring big band of the United States Army.
The band’s repertoire includes big band swing, bebop, Latin, contemporary jazz, standards, popular tunes, traditional New Orleans jazz, vocals and patriotic selections, many of which are written or arranged by members of the Jazz Ambassadors.
The Jazz Ambassadors have appeared in all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, Japan, India and throughout Europe.
