Harrisburg ArtsFest Jazz Stage - FREE CONCERT!!! Sat, May 23 @ 10:00AM — Mon, May 25 @ 5:00PM Riverfront Park, Locust & Front Sts., Harrisburg PA 17101 JazzStage @ ArtsFest Music from 10am - 7pm on Saturday and Sunday - Music from 10 am to 5pm on Monday ARTSFEST 2025 – JazzStage Schedule
Sat. 5/23/26
10AM –11AM
Trez Music Jazz Combo - Youth jazz band directed by Dr. Beth Trez and Jason Mescia
11:15AM – 12:45PM
Michael Burton Group in a tribute to Selara Mann - We honor the passing of one of Harrisburg’s most talented drummers.
1PM – 3:30PM Harrisburg Jazz Collective - Central PA’s Premier Big Jazz Band! Featuring arrangements from Ellington, Basie, Kenton, Buddy Rich & Thad Jones as well as originals from members and friends. Saxophones: Tom Strohman, Ryan Kauffman, Jonathan Ragonese, Oliver Fairley, Vic Wertz - Trumpets: Dave Ballou Dave Makowieki, Dale Orris, Tyler Makowieki Trombones: Ken Crane, Feris Beshara, Jay Vonada, Mark Lusk Piano: Steve Rudolph Bass: Steve Meashey Drums: Dan Monaghan
3:45PM – 5:15PM
ArtsFest Open Jam Session - All aspiring Jazz Musicians are welcome to sit in with our ArtsFest Rhythm Section!
5:30PM – 7PM Paul Columbo Trio - Brilliant jazz guitarist celebrating his new CD release – “Mabrouka” with Dave Sheaffer (b) and Dave Santana (dr)
Sun. 5/24/26
10AM – 11:30AM Hassan Shakur & Kirk Reese Duo - Veteran bassist and member of the Duke Ellington Orchestra performs Duke’s tunes plus standards and blues with pianist Kirk Reese.
11:45AM – 1:15PM Dave Wilson Quartet - Saxophonist with a new recording – “When Even Goes East”- performs originals and standards with a quartet featuring bassist Jason Hollar.
1:30PM – 2:30PM No Last Call - Harrisburg’s most dangerous hit & run street band! “They have trumpets and aren't afraid to use them!” the Burg
2:45PM – 4PM Dred “Perky” Scott and the Steve Rudolph Trio - Vocalist Scott honors the great jazz singers of the past and present featuring Hassan J.J. Shakur (b).
4:15PM – 5:30PM Joshua Davis & Love Salad - Funky grooves on familiar tunes with progressive improvisation from virtuosic guitar/bass/& drums – Jonathan Eprley, Larry Marshall & Joshua Davis.
5:45PM – 7PM Between Friends – Latin Jazz - Leader and drummer Edilson Sabogal performs Bossa Nova and Beyond with Mike Rivera – bass, Hector Rodrigues - piano, and Ryan Kauffman – sax
Mon. 5/25/2026 - Labor Day 10AM – 11:30AM Tom Myer Trio - Graduate of the University of Illinois jazz program, Tom has come home to Centra PA to share his love of Bebop and mainstream jazz. Hi trio includes Kirk Reese (p) and Jason Hollar (b)
11:45AM – 1:15PM Wave Quartet - Wave plays a mix of smooth jazz, blues, & swing music, all done with their original twists – Dave Santana (drums) Rich Ranaglia (sax) Roger Harris (guitar) and John Christopher (bass)
1:30PM – 2 PM Fishing Creek Saxes - A group of twelve teen aged saxophonists from various high schools in our area playing original jazz arrangements for saxophone ensemble. Directed by Oliver Fairley
2:15PM-3PM Pop’s House Youth Jazz Ensemble - Harrisburg-based musical group focused on mentoring talented young musicians from across the region to study, perform, and grow through the power of jazz and R&B.
3:15PM – 5PM Jonathan Ragonese Trio - Head of West Chester University’s Jazz Department returns to Central PA to lead an adventurous trio featuring two young all-stars - drummer Justin Bowden & bassist Joel Austin.
