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From the liner notes...

This compilation celebrates the 50th anniversary
of the premier jazz ensemble of the United States
Air Force - the Airmen of Note. Although the "Note"
lists its official date of origin as September 28, 1950,
the band can trace its roots back to that fabulous
group of Army Air Forces musicians that was
organized and led by Major Glenn Miller during
World War II.

The idea behind forming the Airmen of Note came
from Brigadier General Sidney Grubbs, commander
of Headquarters Command at Bolling Air Force Base,
Washington, D.C., and a big Miller fan. At the time,
the United States Air Force Band had a concert band,
a string ensemble, a symphony orchestra, a men's
chorus and a full array of smaller units, but no
swinging big band to entertain the troops at dances
and stage shows.

In the summer of 1950, General Grubbs authorized
the additional personnel and tasked The Air Force
Band's commander, Lieutenant Colonel George S.
Howard, to fill this musical void. Leadership of this
new group fell to Chief Warrant Officer Fred Kepner,
who proceeded to audition more than 200 musicians,
many of whom were top names in their field. Little
did he know, the foundation was established for a
tradition of unparalleled excellence that shows no
signs of waning. For 50 years, the "Note" has
dazzled audiences worldwide with incomparable
live and recorded performances, proudly carrying
Major Miller's legacy into the 21st century.

It is with tremendous gratitude that the Airmen of
Note of today honor their rich musical heritage. This
album of memories is dedicated to each and every
airman who served in "America's Big Band" during
the past 50 years.