San Diego Reader

Genre: Classical, Covers | Standards

Upcoming Local Shows

• Town Center Community Park East — Thursday, June 20, 6:30pm – 8pm

• Spreckels Organ Pavilion — Wednesday, June 26, 6pm

• Spreckels Park — Sunday, August 25, 4pm

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.