The U.S. Army Blues, part of the United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” is the premier jazz ensemble of the US Army. This performance will feature the 2026 high school and collegiate winners of the Blues’ annual solo competition. 

Mr. Covington is a world-renown organist and pianist who has performed with major artists such as George Benson, Sammy Davis, Abbey Lincoln, Aretha Franklin, and many more. He demonstrates various jazz styles (contemporary, popular, and standards) and captivates his audiences wherever he performs... from the White House to the Governor’s Mansion.