Peco Energy Jazz Festival

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

History

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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

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  1. ^ Nelson, Nels (February 10, 1995). "Peco's Funky Valentine". Philly.com. Philadelphia Media Network. Archived from the original on July 12, 2012. Retrieved February 15, 2012.
  2. ^ Harrington, Michael (February 11, 1994). "The Presidential Jazz Festival: From Jams To Teas To Poetry". Philly.com. Philadelphia Media Network. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved February 15, 2012.
  3. ^ Lloyd, Jack (January 20, 1995). "Jazz Festival Returns, But With Some Changes". Philly.com. Philadelphia Media Network. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved February 15, 2012.