Peco Energy Jazz Festival Explained

The Peco Energy Jazz Festival is a music festival devoted to jazz held every February in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

History

The first edition, held in 1989, was called the Philadelphia Jazz Weekend, and the name was changed the following year to the Presidential Jazz Weekend.[1]

It changed its name to the current one in 1995 having previously been called the Presidential Jazz Festival.[2] [3]

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nelson . Nels . Peco's Funky Valentine . Philly.com . Philadelphia Media Network . February 10, 1995 . February 15, 2012 .
  2. Web site: Harrington . Michael . The Presidential Jazz Festival: From Jams To Teas To Poetry . Philly.com . Philadelphia Media Network . February 11, 1994 . February 15, 2012 .
  3. Web site: Lloyd . Jack . Jazz Festival Returns, But With Some Changes . Philly.com . Philadelphia Media Network . January 20, 1995 . February 15, 2012 .