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Opening Ceremony – Featuring The Marko Marcinko Latin Jazz Quintet
June 6, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Free
Kick off the Wilkes-Barre Cavalcade of Jazz with an unforgettable Opening Ceremony that sets the tone for an extraordinary celebration of music, culture, and community. Featuring an inspiring welcome address, a showcase of local talent, and a high-energy performance, the ceremony honors the rich history of jazz while igniting excitement for the festivities to come. Join us as we come together to celebrate the universal language of music and the vibrant spirit of Wilkes-Barre!
The Marko Marcinko Latin Jazz Quintet will be kicking off this year’s Wilkes-Barre Cavalcade of Jazz Opening Ceremony with an unforgettable performance!
About the Marko Marcinko Latin Jazz Quintet
Features Paul Rostock bass, Bill Washer guitar,Tom Hamilton saxophone/flute,Robert Velez congas and Marko Marcinko drums/percussion.
With individual histories within the latin jazz tradition, members of the MMLJQ have had the opportunity to tour and perform alongside jazz legends and Grammy award winning performers such as: Tito Puente, Machito, Arturo Sandoval, Maynard Ferguson, Gato Barbieri, Chico O’Farrell, Charlie Sepulveda, Stevie Wonder and Paquito D’Rivera.
Each member of the band brings a unique background and eclectic taste for music. From studies in classic jazz to decades of experience performing Afro & Latin inspired world beat styles, the five-member band brings a high energy and upbeat tempo rich with the genre’s cultural and historical roots.