U.S. Air Force Jazz Ensemble to Perform at SIU

The Shades of Blue jazz ensemble will give a free public concert on February 28.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The U.S. Air Force Shades of Blue jazz ensemble will perform a free public concert at 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 28, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Shryock Auditorium.

Why it matters

The Shades of Blue ensemble is part of the U.S. Air Force Band, which travels the country to perform concerts and engage with local communities. This free public performance provides an opportunity for the Carbondale community to experience high-quality live jazz music.

The details

The Shades of Blue jazz ensemble is composed of professional musicians from the U.S. Air Force Band. They will be performing a variety of jazz standards and contemporary compositions during their concert at SIU Carbondale's Shryock Auditorium.

  • The concert will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 7 p.m.

The players

U.S. Air Force Shades of Blue

A jazz ensemble that is part of the U.S. Air Force Band, which travels the country to perform concerts and engage with local communities.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

The public university where the Shades of Blue jazz ensemble will be performing their free concert.

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The takeaway

This free public concert by the renowned U.S. Air Force Shades of Blue jazz ensemble provides an excellent opportunity for the Carbondale community to experience high-quality live jazz music performed by professional military musicians.