Trumpeter Vincent DiMartino to perform with Jazz Knights and Concert Band

West Point — The United States Military Academy Band Jazz Knights and Concert Band will present a joint concert with guest trumpeter Vincent DiMartino at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 20, in Eisenhower Hall at West Point. The Jazz Knights will feature DiMartino in some of his original works, including “Aim for the Heart,” an arrangement of “America the Beautiful”, and the premiere of a commissioned work by University of Massachusetts jazz professor Jeff Holmes. DiMartino will also perform works for trumpet and wind ensemble with the Concert Band, including “Celebrations” by John Zdechlik and “Five Miniatures” by Joaquin Turina. After graduating from the Eastman School of Music in 1972, DiMartino taught at the University of Kentucky until 1993. He then became distinguished artist in residence at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky. DiMartino has served as lead and solo trumpet with the Lionel Hampton Band, the Chuck Mangione Band, the Clark Terry Band, and the Eastman Arrangers Holiday Orchestra. The International Trumpet Guild has featured him as an artist-clinician in solo programs at many conferences. The events are free. Please allow extra travel time for the vehicle and photo identification inspection at Stony Lonesome and Thayer gates. Due to changing security requirements, call the hotline at 938-2617, or check www.usma.edu/special before leaving for the concert. For more information, visit www.usma.edu/band.