Tijuana Jazz & Blues Festival
Chad Deal 6:58 p.m., May 21
Navy Band Southwest
Genre: Classical, Covers | Standards
Upcoming Local Shows
- Town Center Community Park East — Thursday, June 20, 6:30pm – 8pm
Synoposis
Inception: San Diego, 1923
Background:
Founded in 1923 as a 30-piece band formerly known as the Navy Band San Diego (until 1999), Navy Band Southwest is a 45-piece ensemble with a rotating membership. The individual ensembles include the big band music of Showband West, the Latin group Crucero, and a rock outfit called the Destroyers, founded by Ernie Encinas.
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