The U.S. Army Field Band

Biography

Originally from Troy, Michigan, Staff Sergeant Matt Corrigan has been playing music his entire life, starting on piano at the age of six and picking up the trombone a few years later. In 2015, Staff Sgt. Corrigan received a Bachelor of Music from the University of North Texas where he was a member of the prestigious, Grammy-nominated One O’Clock Lab Band. After getting his undergraduate degree, Staff Sgt. Corrigan briefly studied at the University of Southern California before leaving to join the Jazz Ambassadors in the fall of 2017. While at North Texas and Southern California, Staff Sgt. Corrigan studied with Tony Baker and Andy Martin, respectively. He also studied composition and arranging in classes taught by Rich DeRosa and Bob Mintzer.

Member of the Jazz Ambassadors

Official Photo of The U.S. Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors

The Jazz Ambassadors, the U.S. Army’s premier big band, was formed in 1969 and is celebrated both nationally and internationally for performing America’s original art form—jazz. Known as “America’s Big Band,” this 19-member ensemble showcases versatile programming, including classic big band standards, solos, patriotic tunes, contemporary jazz, and original compositions by its members. Many of these works are available through their jazz education initiative, Perspectives.

The Jazz Ambassadors have performed across all 50 states and in Canada, Mexico, Europe, Japan, and India, joining prestigious orchestras like the Boston Pops and National Symphony and appearing at major jazz festivals in Montreux, Newport, and Toronto. Their performances reflect a rich legacy, met with acclaim for celebrating jazz’s unique spirit worldwide.

About the Jazz Ambassadors