Jazz Pianist - Composer - Educator

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Steve has many Jazz Ensembles available for concerts - workshops - social events.

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Member of the Central PA Music Hall of Fame

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THE HARRISBURG JAZZ COLLECTIVE BIG BAND PLAYS ON THE 2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH IN THE NEWLY REFURBISHED WEST SHORE THEATER - PLEASE COME TO HEAR THE MUSIC IN OUR NEW HOME VENUE - TICKET & SEATING INFO ON my calendar.   

THANKS FOR SUPPORTING THE HJC BIG BAND!

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

Trumpets: Dave Ballou, Bill Perbetsky, Dale Orris, Bob Meashey

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/

$15

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THE KEYSTONE JAZZ SEPTET under the direction of drummer Marko Marcinko. Telling the Pa Jazz History story through song and narration.

Your ticket includes both the concert and a pre-show wine and cheese reception. The performance will run approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, including a brief intermission. We encourage you to bring a picnic dinner to enjoy alongside the musicians and fellow community members for a truly memorable evening. Featuring Marty Ashby (guitar) Steve Rudolph (piano) Marko Marcinko (drums) and more!! This concert is to benefit WVIA Public Radio

$75 contribution to WVIA

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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 Common Wealth 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 guitar icon Marty Ashby. 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.

Tickets available soon...

$25

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JAZZENJOURNEY

We travel to Napa CA, Pittsburgh PA, and Italy - check out the trips available now

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"The trip of a lifetime!"

Join us as we travel to the heart of Tuscany for a week of beautiful scenery, live jazz under the stars, gourmet food and wine - JazZenJourney to Italy  Please join us next year - June 2027!!

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