PA250 “OUR JAZZ STORY” Celebrating Jazz and Pennsylvania’s Role in American History

The Keystone Jazz Orchestra - MCG Jazz, Manchester

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.

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

The Keystone Jazz Orchestra also features Pittsburgh-based musicians in the band— Reggie Watkins, Jason Kush, Rick Matt, and Marty Ashby.

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