Steve Rudolph is the leader of many ensembles and organizes live jazz for all types of events - from concerts to workshops and masterclasses to clubs and restaurants to business functions and weddings - he can supply the right music for your special occasion.
SOLO PIANO
Steve's classic jazz stylings are a perfect fit for any event, featuring music from the American Songbook and beyond.
Duos/Trios/Quartets and Quintets
(These ensembles feature Steve in pairings with many great jazz artists from near and far.)
Steve is a member of the cooperative jazz trio "DAYDREAM" with Drew Gress & Phil Haynes
Steve Rudolph/Jonathan Ragonese
Steve Rudolph and saxophonist/composer Jonathan Ragonese bridge many eras and styles of improvised music - they documented their duo with the recording "Ardent Marigolds" in 2014 & “Pale Blue Flowers” in 2023.
Available as a duo / trio with bass or quartet with bass & drums.
A full program of original orchestral arrangements of American classics for strings is also available.
Steve Rudolph Piano Trios
Ali Ryerson/Steve Rudolph Quartet
All of these ensembles feature Steve in pairings with many great jazz artists from all over the world and there are many other combinations of musicians available for your concert or event. Call/email to discuss the possibilities.
STORE + CDs & More!
GIGS - live music is best!!
Perry Co. Council on the Arts - Join us at Landis House on a beautiful autumn afternoon for the return of The Steve Rudolph Trio! - reception follows the concert
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.
JAZZENJOURNEY
We travel to Napa CA, Pittsburgh PA, and Italy - check out the trips available now
"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!!