The Wahkiakum County Eagle - Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891

The Commanders Jazz Ensemble, part of the US Air Force Band of the Golden West from Travis Air Force Base California, is swinging into Longview for a free concert at the Columbia Theatre. The concert will be held on Saturday, August 29 at 7 p.m.

Free tickets are available at the Box Office, 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview, WA 98632, (Mon-Fri 11:30-5:30 pm) or to reserve tickets call 360-575-8499. Limit 6 per customer.

Under the direction of Master Sergeant Jeremiah True, The Commanders carries on the American musical tradition of the great traveling big bands, yet offers a lot more than the big band sounds.

During a concert attendees are likely to hear the music of jazz legends Duke Ellington, Woody Herman and Count Basie as well as contemporary big band leaders and composers such as Gordon Goodwin and Maria Schneider. And no concert would be complete without a tribute to the late Major Glenn Miller and his famous Army Air Corp band. Featuring outstanding soloists as well as a superb vocalist, The Commanders is an ensemble capable of delivering a powerful musical performance.

Touring the western states of Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, Idaho, Utah and Washington, the US Air Force Band of the Golden West has performed for thousands of listeners in live concerts and millions worldwide via its numerous recordings and television and radio broadcasts.