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

Read the recent article in The Burg

 

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! Anniversary Concert featuring saxophonist/arranger MIKE TOMARO CELEBRATING 12 YEARS OF SWINGING!!! Featured performers include: Saxes: Tom Strohman, Ryan Kauffman, Mike Tomaro, Olliver Fairley, Andy Herring

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

Trombones: Jim McFalls, Jay Vonada, Greg Strohman, 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: $20 Available in advance or at the door... *We highly recommend purchasing your seats in advance at https://www.westshoretheatre.org/tickets/

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Keystone Jazz Orchestra

Mercyhurst U., Erie PA, Mercy Dr, South East Hills

Presented by: The PA Jazz Alliance, Inc., in partnership with Pennsylvania Creative Industries and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Performed by: The Keystone Jazz Orchestra • Directed by: Maestro Marko Marcinko

In celebration of America250PA, Pennsylvania Creative Industries has awarded the PA Jazz Alliance, Inc. (PAJA), a National Endowment for the Arts grant, to present PA250 “Our Jazz Story.” This exciting program honors Pennsylvania’s rich musical heritage while highlighting jazz as one of America’s original and greatest cultural contributions.

The Keystone Jazz Orchestra Members:

SAXES: Nelson Hill - Chris Oatts - Chris Farr - Jason Kush - Rick Matt TRUMPETS: Eddie Severn - Duane Eubanks - Ed Jokoboski TROMBONES: Bill Smith - Reggie Watkins - Stafford Hunter - Mark Lusk RHYTHM SECTION: Marty Ashby (g) - Marko Marcinko (dr) - Steve Rudolph (p) - Paul Rostock (b)

Pennsylvania has played a major role in the story of jazz—hosting the nation’s first recognized jazz festival, The Cavalcade of Dixieland Jazz 1951, and producing legendary jazz artists such as: John Coltrane * Art Blakey * Billie Holiday * Tommy & Jimmy Dorsey * George Benson * Nina Simone * Henry Mancini and Many More!

Experience PA250 “Our Jazz Story” brought to life by the acclaimed Keystone Jazz Orchestra, a 20-piece all-star ensemble performing the music of Pennsylvania’s greatest jazz masters and comprised of some of PA’s greatest jazz musicians.

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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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