Airmen of Note

Trumpet legend, Doc Severinsen, signals the Airmen of Note, premier jazz ensemble of the U.S. Air Force, to silence during rehearsal Nov. 16 on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. Severinsen will appear with the Note for the 2011 Jazz Heritage Series. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano)

2011 Jazz Heritage Series with Kirk Whalum

Saxophonist Kirk Whalum shares a special moment with the audience during a Jazz Heritage Series performance featuring the USAF Airmen of Note on November 4, 2011 at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

2011 Jazz Heritage Series featuring Carmen Bradford

Senior Master Sgt. Tim Leahey comes out front for a trumpet solo during the 2011 Jazz Heritage Series concert featuring vocal sensation Carmen Bradford (photo courtesy of Rob Mesite Photography)

2011 Jazz Heritage Series featuring Carmen Bradford

Tech. Sgt. Grant Langford solos on tenor saxophone during the 2011 Jazz Heritage Series concert featuring vocal sensation Carmen Bradford (photo courtesy of Rob Mesite Photography)

2011 Jazz Haritage Series

Master Sgt. Steve Erickson, U.S. Air Force Airmen of Note pianist, strikes keys performing Oct. 15. The performance was the first concert of the Note's 2011 Jazz Heritage Series. There are still two more chances to see the Airmen of Note and special guests perform - Nov. 4 and Nov. 18. All of the concerts are free; no tickets are needed. Both concerts begin at 8 p.m. at Lisner Auditorium, The George Washington University, 730 21st Street N.W., Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano)

2011 Jazz Heritage Series

Tech. Sgt. Geoff Reecer, U.S. Air Force Airmen of Note guitarist, jams on some chords during the 2011 Jazz Heritage Series, Oct. 15. Two more performances by the Airmen of Note are Nov. 4 and Nov. 18. All of the concerts are free; no tickets are needed. The concerts are at Lisner Auditorium, The George Washington University, 730 21st Street N.W., Washington, D.C. beginning at 8 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano)