Steve Rudolph

JazzWalk 2025 presented by the Central Pennsylvania Friends of Jazz and Dauphin County Parks & Recreation is Sept 5 from 6-9pm - and a jam session from 9 - 11pm at Slice (formerly Crawdaddy's) AND IT'S ALL FREE! So come on down to Midtown and enjoy the music!!!

JAZZWALK 2026 Schedule

High Dive - 1400 North Third Street 6-9pm Michael Jefry Stevens Trio Michael (p) Phil Haynes (dr) Joe Michaels (b)

Historic Harrisburg Assn. 1230 North Third Street 6-9pm Wave Trio John Christopher (b) Roger Harris (g) Dave Santanna (dr)

Midtown Cinema - 250 Riley Street 6-9pm Mike Evans (sax) Leo Smith (b) Anthony Haubert (p)

Midtown Scholar- 1302 North Third Street 6-9pm Mark Ryan Duo Mark (g) Ben Ninmann (p)

Millworks - 340 Verbeke Street 6-9pm Ben Mauger’s Vintage Jazz Band Ben (trpt) Bob Peruzzi (trb) Bob Krietz (p) Doug Kulp (dr) Tom Hilliker (b)

Pursuit Co-Working - 922 North Third Street 6-9pm Dan Monaghan Quartet Dan (dr) Dave Ballou (tpt) Bob Hart (b) Clay Wulbrecht (p)

Susquehanna Museum - 1401 North Third Street 6-9pm Amy Banks and Steve Rudolph Amy (voc) Steve (p) 2nd Floor

The Burg 920 North Third Street 6-9pm 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

Steve Rudolph Trio - featuing Steve Meashey
717-234-6500 Happy Hour: 5:30pm-6:30pm at the Dock 1Hour Evening Cruise with music: 6:30pm-7:30pm

Tom Stroman - woodwinds, Hassan Shakur- bass, Larry Marshall- drums, Steve Rudolph, piano Free concert...don't forget your chairs or blankets

Steve and Friends will be performing small group jazz at the lovely West Shore Theatre as part of the 4th Tuesday series - featuring Larry Marshall (dr), Hassan J.J. Shakur (b) and vocalist Diane Wilson Bedford 7PM

Steve Rudolph Trio - featuring Phil Haynes and Peter Paulsen 717-234-6500 The Trio plays for Happy Hour: 5:30pm-6:30pm at the Dock 1Hour Evening Cruise with music: 6:30pm-7:30pm

Glen Rock Mill Inn, 50 Water Street, Glen Rock, PA Steve plays solo on the grand piano in the dining room...great food and drink...reservations at (717) 235-5918 (ask to sit near the piano...) no cover sharge

https://littlebuffalofestival.org/ has directions and events - we play in the Pavillion from 3-4pm - Free Concert

Steve;s Quartet featuring Tom Strohman - woodwinds, Larry Marshall - drums, and Hassan J.J. Shakur - bass

Erich Cawalla, sax and vocal; Amy Banks, vocal; Steve Rudolph, piano

Harrisburg Jazz Collective Big Band – Central PA’s Premier Big Jazz Band! CELEBRATING 12 YEARS OF SWINGING!!! Featured performers include: Saxes: Tom Strohman, Ryan Kauffman, Dave Yinger, Olliver Fairley, Vic Wertz

Trumpets: Dave Mackewicki, Bill Perbetsky, Scott Ainscough, Bob Meashey

Trombones: Ken Crane, Jay Vonada, Greg Strohman, Mark Lusk

Piano: Steve Rudolph Bass: Josh Davis 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/

Glen Rock Mill Inn, 50 Water Street, Glen Rock, PA Steve plays solo on the grand piano in the dining room...great food and drink...reservations at (717) 235-5918 (ask to sit near the piano...) no cover sharge

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.

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 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: $15 Available in advance or at the door... *We highly recommend purchasing your seats in advance at https://www.westshoretheatre.org/tickets/

7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., join the Friends of Kings Gap in the Cameron-Masland Mansion for an outstanding evening of entertainment and refreshment. The Steve Rudolph Trio featuring saxophonist Jonathan Ragonese, bassist Kevin MacConnell will present jazz at its finest as you enjoy wine, cheese and heavy hors d'oeuvres.

Ticket prices are $50 per person and must be purchased in advance. The proceeds benefit Kings Gap State Park and to support and enhance its programs and offerings. For more information, please call 717-377-7468.

Tickets must be purchased in advance by sending a check made payable to "PPFF" with "FOKG Jazz" on the memo line to:

FOKG Jazz Concert, 185 Carlisle Road, Newville, PA 17241

This concert is underwritten in part by a generous contribution from the Shearer Family Fund of the Foundation for Enhancing Communities on behalf of R. Scott Shearer.

PA250 “OUR JAZZ STORY” Celebrating Jazz and Pennsylvania’s Role in American History

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 7:00 PM At the MCG Jazz Music Hall

From early Swing to the complexities of Bebop and modern fusion, Pennsylvania has been a powerful force in jazz history. Our Commonwealth played a pivotal role in the genre’s evolution, hosting the nation’s first recognized jazz festival, and serving as home to many jazz icons.

Brought to life by the acclaimed Keystone Jazz Orchestra, a 20-piece ensemble directed by Maestro Marko Marcinko, this five-city tour fulfills the America250PA mission to educate, preserve, and celebrate our history across all 67 counties.

The Keystone Jazz Orchestra will have a few Pittsburgh-based musicians in the band— Reggie Watkins, Jason Kush, Rick Matt, and Marty Ashby. TICKETS HERE

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

Steve plays Holiday fare with Jason's Quartet for a special shopping opportunity at Longenecker's Hardware Store 127 Doe Run Rd, Manheim, PA 17545, USA

All welcome - no cover charge