US Air Force Band of Mid-America’s Jazz Ensemble Concert Series
2026-03-01 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Mascoutah Performing Arts Center, 1313 West Main St., Mascoutah, 62258, United States
The US Air Force Band of Mid-America’s Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble will present a series of concerts around Scott Air Force Base. The Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble performs a variety of styles, ranging from traditional big band jazz to bebop, and swing to modern jazz. You are just as likely to hear the music of contemporary composers as you would the classic sounds of Count Basie or Glenn Miller. All concerts are free and open to the public
Concert dates:

Wednesday, February 25, 1:00 p.m.: Farrington Grade School, 20941 E. Divide Rd., Bluford, IL 628141

Thursday, February 26, 7:00 p.m. – Kirkwood Performing Arts Center (KPAC), 210 E Monroe Ave, Kirkwood, MO 63122

Friday, February 27, 7:00 p.m. – Panther Dome Gym, O’Fallon Township High School, 600 S Smiley St, O’Fallon, IL 62269

Saturday, February 28, 7:00 p.m. – Shryock Auditorium, 1050 S Normal Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901

Sunday, March 1, 3:00 p.m. – Mascoutah Performing Arts Center, Mascoutah High School, 1313 W Main St, Mascoutah, IL 62258

Monday, March 2, 7:00 p.m. – Hettenhausen Center for the Performing Arts (The Hett) at McKendree University, 400 N. Alton St, Lebanon, IL 62254

Wednesday, March 4, 7:00 p.m. – Centralia Community Arts Center, 1250 E Rexford St Centralia, IL 62801

Concert and venue information:

All concerts are free and open to the public.

Ticket reservations are required at afbandtix.org.

Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble:
The Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble performs a variety of styles.. At any concert, you are just as likely to hear the music of contemporary composers as you would the classic sounds of Count Basie or Glenn Miller.
The ensemble has backed many jazz greats such as Jamey Aebersold, Bobby Shew, Allen Vizzutti, and Jeff Jarvis, and is often requested for featured performances at jazz clinics and festivals throughout the country. Several of the band’s members are also gifted composers and arrangers, and their compositions are often featured in concert.
Whether performing for a head of state, before a capacity crowd in our 10-state touring area, or for our troops at home or abroad, the Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble reflects the heritage and pride of our great nation and the United States Air Force. We are pleased to be joined by Grammy award winning saxophone performing artist Charles (Chip) McNeill.
