Steve plays solo piano in the dining room...great food & drink - no cover...Reservations @ 717-235-5918

"Erich Cawalla Presents the Music of Sinatra, Bennett, Darin, & More!" w/ Marko Marcinko, Bennie Sims, Steve Rudolph

FREE ARTS FESTIVAL - THE JAZZSTAGE WILL BE NEAR FRONT & LOCUST STS AGAIN THIS YEAR - VARIOUS ARTISTS (FULL SCHEDULE TO COME) - MUSIC FROM 10AM TO 7PM ON SATURDAY & SUNDAY (MAY 27,& 28) MUSIC FROM 10AM TO 5PM ON MONDAY 5/29

Schedule for Monday 5/29:

10AM Mark Swartzbaugh Trio --

11:45AM Perky Scott --

1:15PM TeenTown --

3:30PM Alonso/Loser/Roberts

FREE ARTS FESTIVAL - THE JAZZSTAGE WILL BE NEAR FRONT & LOCUST STS AGAIN THIS YEAR - VARIOUS ARTISTS (FULL SCHEDULE TO COME) - MUSIC FROM 10AM TO 7PM ON SATURDAY & SUNDAY (MAY 27,& 28) MUSIC FROM 10AM TO 5PM ON MONDAY 5/29

Sunday, May 28th Schedule:

10AM Mark Hunsberger Trio -- Paul Bratcher (keys) John Gingerich (bass) Mark Hunsberger (drums)

11:30 Ryan Kauffman w/ Mark Hunsberger Trio

1PM No Last Call - Harrisburg's most dangerous street band --

2PM Amy Shook Quartet --

3:30PM Encores Big Band --

5:30PM Nancy & Spencer Reed

FREE Arts Festival - the JazzStage will be near Front & Locust Sts again this year - various artists (full schedule to come) - music from 10am to 7pm on Saturday & Sunday (May 27,& 28) Music from 10am to 5pm on Monday 5/29

Saturday, May 27th Schedule:

10AM - Steve Rudolph Trio - Hassan JJ Shakur & Larry Marshall

11:30AM Kevin Valentine Quartet (Philadelphia vocalist)

1:15PM Dave Wilson Trio (Kirk Reese & Steve Meashey)

3PM Justin Bowden Trio (Matt Monticchio & John Gingerich)

4:45PM Ben Mauger's New Orleans Jazz Band

The New West Chester Jazz Orchestra plays Count Basie

We are thrilled to announce the first ever performance of the new West Chester Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Jonathan Ragonese.

“My mission is to present the highest level of creative and improvisational music featuring artists connected to West Chester, Chester County and their community of peers from the tri-state region.” - Jonathan Ragonese

Why is your very first concert the music of Count Basie?

Bob Curnow (WCU ’63) recently gifted the school his catalog of published works from his company, Sierra Music Publishing. It includes a treasure trove of some of the great works of 20th century big band music. Included in it are some of the original arrangements for the Count Basie band by Benny Carter, Billy Byers and others. As a nice evening that is sure to please a wide audience, it seemed the best way to launch the West Chester Jazz Orchestra.

What is your future vision for WCJO?

Moving forward, my vision for the West Chester Jazz Orchestra is vast.

It will include musicians from Chester County, South-eastern PA, Philadelphia and the tri-state area. We will perform original compositions, commission new works, and play a wide array of music for large ensemble. I hope that we will feature guest artists regularly With my work at WCU, it is the perfect vehicle for expanding educational offerings to the community!

More info available soon - Save The Date!!

Duo recording with Jonathan Ragonese - private - no audience this time....

details to come...

Central PA Friends of Jazz Concert at H.A.C.C. with rising star vocalist Vanisha Gould

Andrea Brachfeld - flute; Frank Russo - drums; Amy Shook - bass; Steve Rudolph - piano

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT - THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!! We will present a JazZenJourney House Concert May 13th at 7:30pm with world renowned vibraphonist Chuck Redd & Ellington Orchestra bassist Hassan J.J. Shakur performing with Steve on the Steinway grand. - Tickets available only on this website and the ticket includes wine and desserts - please order by May 11th!!

Internationally renowned flutist Andrea Brachfeld leads a quartet featuring pianist Steve Rudolph, bassisit Amy Shook & drummer Frank Russo at the Thursday evening jazz series at Werner's Diner & Pub...hope you can join us... (410) 230-7061

Harrisburg Jazz Collective Big Band – Central PA’s Premier Big Jazz Band

All Standard Seats: $15 High Top (Seats 2): $35 Booth (Seats 4-6): $80 We highly recommend purchasing your seats in advance at https://www.westshoretheatre.org/tickets/ as these regularly sell out.

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.

May's Collective Musicians: Saxes: Nelson Hill, David Stambler, Mike Evans, Oliver Fairley & Andy Herring Trumpets: Eddie Severn, Bill Perbetsky, Scott Ainscough & Tom Williams Trombones: Chuck Dressler, Jay Vonada, Steve Shiffer & Mark Lusk Dan Monaghan/drums - Steve Rudolph/piano - Steve Meashey/bass

Steve plays solo piano in the dining room - great food and drink - RESERVATIONS AT (717) 235-5918

Dwayne Dolphin with Orrin Evans and Jeff “Tain” Watts

featuring Amy Banks (voc) Steve Rudolph (piano) John Gingerich (bass) Mark Hunsberger (drums) FREE CONCERT - Free Will Offering - https://apostlesucc.org/get-involved/amy-banks-quartet/