U.S. Navy Band Commodores with special guest Will Vinson

The 45th International Saxophone Symposium, hosted by the U.S. Navy Band, features over 150 performances, masterclasses and lectures designed for musicians of all ages. First hosted in 1978, the International Saxophone Symposium features world-renowned saxophonists while highlighting the prominence of the saxophone in both classical and jazz literature.

Saturday night's concert presents the Navy Band Commodores jazz ensemble with special guest Will Vinson in an evening of big band and jazz music. Past soloists with the Commodores have included Eddie Daniels, Branford Marsalis, Donny McCaslin, Chris Potter, and Grover Washington, Jr.

This event is open to the public and no tickets are required. The U.S. Navy Concert Band will also perform a concert at 8 p.m. on Friday, January 10 with featured soloists Makoto Hondo, ~Nois, and Musician First Class Harrison Clarke.

For more information and to find the full schedule of events happening January 10-11, please visit the U.S. Navy Band’s website.

Free and non-ticketed