Presented by: The PA Jazz Alliance, Inc., in partnership with Pennsylvania Creative Industries and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Performed by: The Keystone Jazz Orchestra • Directed by: Maestro Marko Marcinko
In celebration of America250PA, Pennsylvania Creative Industries has awarded the PA Jazz Alliance, Inc. (PAJA), a National Endowment for the Arts grant, to present PA250 “Our Jazz Story.” This exciting program honors Pennsylvania’s rich musical heritage while highlighting jazz as one of America’s original and greatest cultural contributions.
The Keystone Jazz Orchestra Members:
SAXES: Nelson Hill - Chris Oatts - Chris Farr - Jason Kush - Rick Matt TRUMPETS: Eddie Severn - Duane Eubanks - Ed Jokoboski TROMBONES: Bill Smith - Reggie Watkins - Stafford Hunter - Mark Lusk RHYTHM SECTION: Marty Ashby (g) - Marko Marcinko (dr) - Steve Rudolph (p) - Paul Rostock (b)
Pennsylvania has played a major role in the story of jazz—hosting the nation’s first recognized jazz festival, The Cavalcade of Dixieland Jazz 1951, and producing legendary jazz artists such as: John Coltrane * Art Blakey * Billie Holiday * Tommy & Jimmy Dorsey * George Benson * Nina Simone * Henry Mancini and Many More!
Experience PA250 “Our Jazz Story” brought to life by the acclaimed Keystone Jazz Orchestra, a 20-piece all-star ensemble performing the music of Pennsylvania’s greatest jazz masters and comprised of some of PA’s greatest jazz musicians.