Doc Severinsen, legendary jazz trumpeter and guest artist with the Airmen of Note, the premier jazz ensemble of the U.S. Air Force, performs March 19 with the brass section at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn. Doc made a guest appearance for the show, surprising the audience with a performance. The Note is traveling through Virginia, Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas on its 2011 Spring Tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabitha N. Haynes)

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The audience applauds the Airmen of Note, the premier jazz ensemble of the U.S. Air Force, March 19 at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn. The Note is traveling through Virginia, Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas on its 2011 Spring Tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabitha N. Haynes)

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Tech. Sgt. Tedd Baker, lead tenor saxophonist with the Airmen of Note, the premier jazz ensemble of the U.S. Air Force, solos March 19 at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn. The Note is traveling through Virginia, Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas on its 2011 Spring Tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabitha N. Haynes)

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Tech. Sgt. Paige Martin, vocalist with The U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note, entertains the audience March 18 at the Meadowview Convention Center in Kingsport, Tenn. The Note is traveling through Virginia, Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas on its 2011 Spring Tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabitha N. Haynes)

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Chief Master Sgt. Paul Henry, bassist with the U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note, solos March 16 at Bassett High School, Bassett, Va. The Note is traveling through Virginia, Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas on its 2011 Spring Tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabitha N. Haynes)

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Tech. Sgt. Grant M. Langford, tenor saxophonist with the U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note, solos March 15 at Robert E. Lee High School, Staunton, Va. This performance was the first on the Note’s 2011 spring tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabitha N. Haynes)

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Doc Severinsen, legendary jazz trumpeter and guest artist with the Airmen of Note, the premier jazz ensemble of the U.S. Air Force, performs March 19 at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn. Doc made a guest appearance for the show, surprising the audience with a performance. The Note is traveling through Virginia, Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas on its 2011 Spring Tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabitha N. Haynes)

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"Notes" from the Road

Published April 28, 2011
By Master Sgt. Brian McCurdy
The USAF Band

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, D.C. -- For much of the month of March, the Airmen of Note toured through the states of Virginia, Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas. Their performances garnered tremendous enthusiasm, with stirring tributes to Armed Forces veterans. This particular tour also had some very special moments.

On Friday, March 25, the Note performed to a "standing room only" crowd in Oxford, Miss. What made this performance particularly special is that it was broadcast to over 100,000 listeners across the state.

Chief Master Sgt. Dudley Hinote, the non-commissioned Officer-in-Charge of the ensemble, was very enthusiastic about the future possibilities, saying, "This is something that I am very excited about--pursuing multiple broadcasts on future tours. This is truly a force multiplier!"

The broadcast included a two-hour concert by the Note, as well as an interview at the intermission with the group's music director, Senior Master Sgt. Joe Jackson. This was truly a momentous occasion for the Airmen of Note!

In Knoxville, the Note had the opportunity to perform with a trumpet legend--Doc Severinsen! Doc has made many appearances with The USAF Band for many years over his career, and each occurrence has been amazing. It was wonderful for the Note to reconnect with the legendary band leader and soloist!

To see pictures of the Airmen of Note's 2011 spring tour--including pictures of the Doc Severinsen performance, please visit their facebook page.