Ronan Z. '23 Wins U.S. Army Blues Solo Competition

Congratulations to Ronan Z. '23! He won the 2020 U.S. Army Blues Solo Competition (High School Division). On April 20, Ronan was featured playing his tenor saxophone with The U.S. Army Blues band. Enjoy his performance!

About the U.S. Army Blues Solo Competition

As the premier jazz ensemble of The United States Army, The U.S. Army Blues is a group of historical importance whose repertoire honors and remembers some of the most important eras in American history. Comprised of exceptional jazz musicians from across the nation, the Army Blues strives to fulfill its mission through public concerts and education outreach; representing the professional excellence of the Army while preserving the tradition of America’s unique art form: jazz.

In an effort to further this mission and highlight the excellence of the next generation of jazz musicians, the Army Blues will host a solo competition to recognize and celebrate talented young musicians. The winning soloists will be featured with The U.S. Army Blues in a video broadcast.