PA250 “OUR JAZZ STORY” Celebrating Jazz and Pennsylvania’s Role in American History
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 7:00 PM At the MCG Jazz Music Hall
From early Swing to the complexities of Bebop and modern fusion, Pennsylvania has been a powerful force in jazz history. Our Commonwealth played a pivotal role in the genre’s evolution, hosting the nation’s first recognized jazz festival, and serving as home to many jazz icons.
Brought to life by the acclaimed Keystone Jazz Orchestra, a 20-piece ensemble directed by Maestro Marko Marcinko, this five-city tour fulfills the America250PA mission to educate, preserve, and celebrate our history across all 67 counties.
The Keystone Jazz Orchestra will have a few Pittsburgh-based musicians in the band— Reggie Watkins, Jason Kush, Rick Matt, and Marty Ashby. TICKETS HERE
Presented by the PA Jazz Alliance, Inc. in partnership with Pennsylvania Creative Industries and the National Endowment for the Arts.
$40