Joint Force Bass Quartet for the 2026 Fredonia Bass Fest

Live from Washington DC, the Joint Force Bass Quartet is The United States military’s only jazz bass ensemble! Comprised of bassists from US premier jazz bands, including The United States Army, The Army Blues, The United States Air Force Airmen of Note, The United States Navy Commodores, and The United States Marine Band, the JFBQ represents the excellence of the US military and highlights the strengths of each service in a joint force setting. Armed with original arrangements of jazz standards and compositions, the JFBQ’s repertoire spans the jazz canon offering something for everyone.

Personnel for this event:

Master Sgt. Benjamin Thomas of The United States Air Force Band: The Airmen of Note

Musician First Class Grant Le of The United States Navy Band Sea Chanters

Master Sergeant Regan Brough of The United States Army Band: The Army Blues

Staff Sergeant Kevin Thompson of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band

Bass Fest events are free and open to the public:

2pm for a Masterclass with Kieran Hanlon

(register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx…)

7pm Pre-Concert Chat and Q&A with the Joint Force Bass Quartet

8pm in Rosch for a Concert with Joint Force Bass Quartet

Fredonia Bass Fest is made possible thanks to generous support from Allan Dennis (’70, ’72)