Concert on the Avenue - Navy Band Jazz Ensemble

Spend a summer evening on the Navy Memorial Plaza with the U.S. Navy Band's ensemble Commodores for our Concerts on the Avenue. Join us for live music in a setting that blends tradition, community, and the spirit of the Sea Services. Each performance celebrates Navy heritage while offering an engaging, family-friendly experience in the heart of Washington.

ABOUT THE U.S. NAVY BAND COMMORDORES
The U.S. Navy Band Commodores, the Navy's premier jazz ensemble, have been performing the very best of big band jazz for the Navy and the nation for 50 years. Formed in 1969, this 18-member group continues the jazz big band legacy with some of the finest musicians in the world. The Commodores' mission includes public concerts, national concert tours, ceremonial support in honoring our veterans, jazz education classes and clinics, and protocol performances for high-level military and civilian government officials.  

As a versatile and relevant musical organization in the 21st century, the Commodores write and arrange much of their vast library of music. Their concerts are an eclectic mix of traditional big band music, exciting jazz vocal arrangements and fresh new instrumental music written specifically for the Commodores of today. This vibrant, dynamic musical group is constantly striving for musical excellence and the pursuit of new and exciting ways to communicate with their audiences.

July
 July 21 – Navy Band Commodores*
 July 28

August
 August 4
 August 11
 August 18 – Navy Band Cruisers*
 August 25 – Navy Concert Band*

September
 September 1 – Sea Chanters*

In the event of rain or inclement weather, full U.S. Navy Band concerts will be moved indoors. 

*Performances marked with an asterisk (*) are Navy Band ensembles and will be canceled if weather conditions are unfavorable.