Steve Rudolph

The PA All-Star “Keystone Jazz Septet”, directed by award winning Scranton based drummer, educator, artistic director Marko Marcinko, brings some of the top PA jazz musicians together to pay tribute to our rich Pennsylvania jazz history.
Creating a musical journey in jazz and the contribution our Commonwealth has had on America’s greatest art form.

The Keystone Jazz Septet features: trumpet master and Mansfield University associate professor, Dr. Eddie Severn. Mt. Bethel saxophonist and Yamaha clinician Nelson Hill, Pittsburg trombonist/ arranger Reggie Watkins and Pittsburg jazz guitarist John Shannon. Also joining this all-star septet on piano is legendary Central PA Friends of Jazz founder, Steve Rudolph. Stroudsburg bassist Paul Rostock, credits include: Frank Sinatra Jr., Maynard Ferguson, Phil Woods as well as many others rounds out this amazing seven piece ensemble. The group is happy to also feature Lancaster jazz vocalist Amy Banks.

Ali Ryerson's West Coast Quartet plays the Piedmont Piano Co's series with Akira Tana (drums) John Wiitala (Bass) and Steve Rudolph (Piano)

Harrisburg Jazz Collective Big Band – Central PA’s Premier Big Jazz Band! Featured performers include: Saxes: Tom Strohman, Ryan Kauffman, Dave Yinger, Olliver Fairley, Vic Wertz

Trumpets: Dave Balloui, Tony DiSantis, Dave Makeweicki, Scott Ainscough

Trombones: Jim McFalls, Jay Vonada, Faris Beshara, Mark Lusk

Piano: Steve Rudolph Bass: Steve Meashey Drums: Dan Monaghan

Sponsored by Fairport Wealth FMA Advisory Founded in October of 2014, Steve Rudolph (pianist/composer and founder of the Central PA Friends of Jazz) & Bill Perbetsky (trumpeter and former band director at Susquehanna H.S.) co-lead the 16-piece ensemble. The players include the finest musicians from our area and beyond performing music from the historic big bands (Ellington/Basie/ Dorsey) to more modern bands (Buddy Rich, Thad Jones, Rob McConnell. Gordon Goodwin, Bob Mintzer) as well as original music and arrangements from members and friends. Originally named the River City Big Band, the HJC Big Band is happy to have the West Shore Theatre as our new venue for regular performances to go along with our new name. The Harrisburg Jazz Collective Big Band will be featuring guest artists with the band at our regular West Shore appearances and performing holiday concerts in December. All Standard Seats: $15 Available in advance or at the door... *We highly recommend purchasing your seats in advance at https://www.westshoretheatre.org/tickets/

JazzWalk 2025 presented by the Central Pennsylvania Friends of Jazz and Dauphin County Parks & Recreation is Sept 5 from 6-9pm - ALL FREE! So come on down to Midtown and enjoy the music!!!

JAZZWALK 2026

High Dive 6-9 Michael Jefry Stevens Trio Michael (p) Phil Haynes (dr) Joe Michaels (b)

Historic Harrisburg Assn. 6-9 Wave Trio John Christopher (b) Roger Harris (g) Dave Santanna (dr)

Midtown Cinema 6-9 Mike Evans and Friends Mike (sax) other musicians TBA

Midtown Scholar 6-9 Mark Ryan Duo Mark (g) Ben Ninmann (p)

Millworks 6-9 Ben Mauger’s Vintage Jazz Band Ben (trpt) Bob Peruzzi (trb) Bob Krietz (p) Doug Kulp (dr) Tom Hilliker (b)

Pursuit Co_Working 6-9 Dan Monaghan Quartet Dan (dr) Dave Ballou (tpt) Bob Hart (b) Clay Wulbrecht (p)

Susquehanna Museum 6-9 Amy Banks and Steve Rudolph Amy (voc) Steve (p)

The Burg 6-9 Peter Paulsen Trio Peter (b) Mike Frank (p) Gusten Rudolph (dr)

Slice (formerly Crawdaddy’s) 8PM-11PM Larry Marshall Trio Fred Hughes (p) Tim Wolfe (b) Larry (dr) after 9pm they will host a Jazz Jam Session