{"id":5549,"date":"2022-12-21T23:27:59","date_gmt":"2022-12-21T20:27:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/istori.website\/?p=5549"},"modified":"2022-12-21T23:28:00","modified_gmt":"2022-12-21T20:28:00","slug":"us-army-jazz-band-version-of-god-bless-america-to-make-you-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/istori.website\/?p=5549","title":{"rendered":"US Army jazz band version of \u2018God Bless America\u2019 to make you smile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Few songs evoke the level of patriotism achieved by Irving Berlin\u2019s, \u2018God Bless America.\u2019 The majestic music has been performed by so many great artists over the years. One of the best performances was by \u2018The United States Army Field Band.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They have a select group from the field band who participate in \u2018The Jazz Ambassadors.\u2019 The song was arranged by Sgt. Maj. Jim Roberts. The tune has been designed to feature the amazing Army vocalists Staff Sgts. Kyra Dorn and Sarah Polinksi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Members of the band perform their parts separately. Each part has been recorded and edited together into one final performance. Trombones, trumpets, piano, bass, and more are featured in this montage of musicians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1014\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/istori.website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-82.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/istori.website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-82.png 1014w, https:\/\/istori.website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-82-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/istori.website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-82-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/istori.website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-82-600x337.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1014px) 100vw, 1014px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The solo vocalists sing with power and harmony, \u2018God bless America, land that I love!\u2019 Their vocal blend and tone fit the song\u2019s powerful theme. The verses are laid back, but the chorus is boisterous and emotionally moving!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018God Bless America\u2019 was written by Irving Berlin during the 1st World War. Berlin wrote the song in 1918 while serving in the U.S. Army in New York. It was the signature song of Kate Smith, who performed the most famous rendition through the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1008\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/istori.website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-81.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/istori.website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-81.png 1008w, https:\/\/istori.website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-81-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/istori.website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-81-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/istori.website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-81-600x315.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1008px) 100vw, 1008px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Irving Berlin wrote an estimated 1,500 songs, including 20 Broadway shows and 15 Hollywood movies. With \u2018God Bless America,\u2019 Irving found a song that inspired the nation. He brought it back to popularity again before World War II.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018The Jazz Ambassadors\u2019 are the Army\u2019s premier big band. The 19-member ensemble started in 1969, and they perform America\u2019s original art form, jazz. They are also known as \u2018America\u2019s Big Band.\u2019 A wonderful group of dedicated soldiers and musicians represent America with pride and excellence!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"664\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MXrPppLVNmc\" title=\"God Bless America - The Jazz Ambassadors\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Few songs evoke the level of patriotism achieved by Irving Berlin\u2019s, \u2018God Bless America.\u2019 The majestic music has been performed by so many great artists over the years. 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