Scranton Jazz Festival

Big Band

Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 6:00pm

Grand Ballroom | Doors at 5:00pm | Reserved Seating by Ticket Only | Prices Subject to Change 

Celebrating 20 years of the SJF!

The Scranton Jazz Festival 17-piece Big Band under the direction of Marko Marcinko will perform a musical retrospective that will honor and reflect the musical history of The Scranton Jazz Festival.

The Emmy nominated SJF Big Band will be joined by some very special guest artists.

Special Guests:
Jeff Barone (guitar: Tom Harrell, Bobby Caldwell)
Ilona Knopfler (French vocalist)
Carl Fischer (trumpet: Billy Joel, Maynard Ferguson)
Maryann McSweeney (bassist: Lee Konitz, Bucky Pizzarelli, Broadway)
Sal Giorgianni (saxophonist: Quincy Jones, Maynard Ferguson)
Ron Oswanski (accordion)
Nate Birkey (trumpet/vocals)

Band:
Trumpets – Chris Rogers, Eddie Severn, Nate Birkey, Ken Luckey
Trombones – Bill Smith, Mike Fahn, Brody Segan, Mark Lusk
Saxes – Nelson Hill, David Mirarchi, Tom Hamilton, Sal Giorgianni, Jim Buckley
Piano – Steve Rudolph
Bass – Paul Rostock
Drums – Marko Marcinko
Percussion – Bob Velez

Visit the Website at scrantonjazzfestival.org

Due to the nature of live event bookings all performances, dates, times and prices are subject to change without notice.

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When you visit the theatre, our first priority is your care and safety. To that end, please be aware in advance of increased security measures for all events at our Theatre. Backpacks, oversized bags, outside food and beverage, and weapons of any kind, including pocket knives, are not permitted in the building. Also, upon entry, bags and coats must be open and ready for inspection by our security team. Thank you for your cooperation!

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The following items are PROHIBITED in the Center:
Purses, bags, coolers, backpacks, over-sized bags, bottles, cans and glass containers, outside food or beverages, horns, whistles, banners, noisemakers, laser pens, cameras, video cameras, or recording devices, illegal substances, weapons or any other threatening objects.

Please DO NOT bring into the building large bags, purses, backpacks, large umbrellas longer than 12″, outside food or drink.

Wristlets up to 4″ x 6″ x 1″ or Clear Bags up to 12″ x 12″ 6″ are permitted

Clear Bags may be checked for every event.

Other security measures vary per event.

The Center is a SMOKE FREE facility. NO smoking materials, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, lighters, matches or other flammable items may be brought into the Center.

There is no Re-Entry upon Exit for most concert events.

Cameras and recording devices are prohibited.