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Mary D'Angelo PAC - Mercyhurst Institute for Arts & Culture, 501 E 38th St, Erie
PA 250: Our Jazz Story celebrates Pennsylvania's role in jazz history through live performance and narration. The performance, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Creative Industries and the National Endowment for the Arts, will feature the 21-piece Keystone Jazz Orchestra, directed by Maestro Marko Marcinko and presented by The PA Jazz Alliance, Inc.
$22.50-$32.50
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Lower Moreland High School, 555 Red Lion Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA
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.
In support of America250PA’s mission to “educate, preserve, and celebrate Pennsylvania’s history across all 67 counties, this five-city tour will engage and enhance audiences through: Live jazz performances * Historical narration *Projected images and storytelling * Recognition of Jazz’s impact on Pennsylvania, America, and the World. Narration will feature partnerships with Pennsylvania State Senators and Representatives.
$8-$15
In honor of Pennsylvania's rich history of jazz, the Keystone Jazz Orchestra will present an exciting evening of music and story.
Directed by Maestro Marko Marcinko, the concert series celebrates the significant role Pennsylvania played in the evolution of jazz in America. Originating in New Orleans, the remarkable sound of this genre traveled north along the Mississippi River with the artists who helped shape music history.
Jazz found a vibrant home in cities and towns throughout Pennsylvania, where the artform flourished. From early jazz and swing to bebop, post-bop, and modern fusion, Pennsylvania has remained a vital part of jazz history. Some of the greatest legendary jazz artists have strong Pennsylvania connections, including John Coltrane, Billie Holiday, Tommy & Jimmy Dorsey, Art Blakey, George Benson, Nina Simone, Henry Mancini, Benny Golson and more.
$20 advance / $25 day of show general admission; $10 advance / $12 day of show student admission. No assigned seats; first come, first served.
Join us for PA250 “Our Jazz Story,” a monumental celebration of Pennsylvania’s extraordinary musical legacy. Presented by the PA Jazz Alliance, Inc. in partnership with Pennsylvania Creative Industries and the National Endowment for the Arts, this program honors jazz as one of America’s original and greatest cultural contributions.
$6-$20
Pennsylvania’s Role in Jazz History:
Born in New Orleans, jazz traveled north along the Mississippi River and found a vibrant home in Pennsylvania’s cities and towns. 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!
From early jazz and Swing to Bebop, Post-Bop, and modern fusion, Pennsylvania has remained a powerful force in jazz history.
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.
In support of America250PA’s mission to “educate, preserve, and celebrate Pennsylvania’s history across all 67 counties, this five-city tour will engage and enhance audiences through: Live jazz performances * Historical narration *Projected images and storytelling * Recognition of Jazz’s impact on Pennsylvania, America, and the World. Narration will feature partnerships with Pennsylvania State Senators and Representatives.
$40