Search - United States Air Force Airmen of Note :: Children of the Night

On this album, Master Sergeant Pete BarenBregge, director of the Airmen of Note, and arranger Senior Master Sergeant Mike Crotty concentrated on the works of some of the composers of the bebob and post-bebop periods of jazz music. Two of the pieces chosen for Children of the Night feature vocals by gospel and rhythm-and-blues singer Senior Master Sergeant Nita DeShazior. Throughout American history, Jazz music has built up a huge and important tradition of composition, and some of its legacy is re-examined in what almost amounts to new compositions on this album. Featuring songs like "Bloomdido", "Joy Spring", and "God Bless the Child", Children of the Night is a glorious album performed by the premier jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force. The Airmen of Note is one of the few touring bands of the USAF and consists of 18 of the world's finest musicians. This album is comprised of brilliant playing by a wonderfully talented band of some outstanding jazz writing.