Harmony in the Woods presents The Keystone Jazz Septet: a benefit for WVIA

THE KEYSTONE JAZZ SEPTET under the direction of drummer Marko Marcinko. Telling the Pa Jazz History story through song and narration.

Your ticket includes both the concert and a pre-show wine and cheese reception. The performance will run approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, including a brief intermission. We encourage you to bring a picnic dinner to enjoy alongside the musicians and fellow community members for a truly memorable evening.

**Details are subject to change without notice.

THE KEYSTONE JAZZ SEPTET under the direction of drummer Marko Marcinko.

Telling the Pa Jazz History story through song and narration, The Keystone Jazz Septet features some of the most outstanding and award winning Pennsylvania jazz musicians. America’s creative art form and greatest exponent to the world is Jazz. Born in New Orleans and then traveled up the Mississippi River to other states and cities including Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Pottsville, Erie, Scranton and other regions of PA.Pennsylvania’s contribution to the jazz timeline is significant.

A large number of jazz greats, jazz icons, legends are born & raised in PA. Some have made their home in PA and perform throughout the world. From the early beginnings to the swing & big band era to be-bop, post bop and modern day fusion, Pennsylvania has always remained one of the most important places for jazz. As we celebrate 250 years of America, The Keystone Jazz Septet will pay tribute to greats like: Art Blakey, Billie Holiday, John Coltrane, Benny Golson, The Dorsey Brothers and more.

The Keystone Jazz Septet features:

Philadelphia trumpet master and Temple University director of jazz studies, Terrell Stafford. Mt. Bethel saxophonist and Yamaha clinician Nelson Hill, Pittsburgh trombonist/ arranger Reggie Watkins, and Pittsburgh jazz guitar icon Marty Ashby. Also joining this all-star septet on piano is legendary Central PA Friends of Jazz founder, Steve Rudolph.

Stroudsburg bassist Paul Rostock, whose credits include Frank Sinatra Jr., Maynard Ferguson, Phil Woods, and many others, rounds out this amazing seven-piece ensemble. The group is happy to also feature Lancaster jazz vocalist Amy Banks.

• Marko Marcinko, Drums - Scranton PA
• Paul Rostock, Bass - Stroudsburg PA
• Marty Ashby, Guitar - Pittsburgh PA
• Reggie Watkins, Trombone - Pittsburgh, PA
• Nelson Hill, Saxophone - Mt. Bethel, PA
• Steve Rudolph, Piano -Harrisburg, Pa
• Amy Banks, Vocalist - Lancaster, PA
• Terrell Stafford, Trumpet -- Philadelphia, PA