Upcoming Dates
Sunday, April 7th, 2019
Camp Hill, PA 17011
United States
7175401010 [map]
Duduka Da Fonseca Trio
Featuring Maucha Adnet
“Samba Jazz & Tom Jobim"
Featuring
Helio Alves - Piano
Martin Wind - Bass
Duduka Da Fonseca - 3-Time Grammy® Nominated Brazilian Drummer
Maucha Adnet - Vocals
Duduka Da Fonseca Trio featuring vocalist Maucha Adnet perform at the opening Spring Concert for the Central PA Friends of Jazz - Samba Jazz, the Music of Tom Jobim. This concert is held in the beautiful Pollock Center for the Arts, 340 North 21st Street, Camp Hill PA (just off the Hwy 15 bypass at 21st St.) All seating is general admission - doors open at 2:30pm.
Brazilian musicians, Maucha and Duduka both worked for Jobim and are true exponents of the art of bossa nova, samba and beyond. Accompanying them will be the gifted Brazilian pianist Helio Alves and muti-faceted bassist Martin Wind. Please come to the Pollock Center and enjoy these amazing players.
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Duduka Da Fonseca has appeared on over 200 albums alongside American Jazz icons as well as Brazilian Jazz Icons, making him one of the most recorded Brazilian drummers in this idiom. Duduka last played for CPFJ a a member of the Rufus Reid Trio at the Allen Theatre in Annville six years ago.
“Duduka is a fantastic drummer, he has worked with me and I love the way he plays.”
Antonio Carlos Jobim, Rio de Janeiro, Spring 94
"Da Fonseca divulges a keen awarness of where Brazilian jazz has been and where it's headed."
Todd Jenkins, Down Beat
“Da Fonseca embodies the pulse of a Brazilian Samba School with a full-set reverie, a percussive wall of sound that seems to come at you from all angles"
Ken Micallef, Modern Drummer Magazine
“Drummer Da Fonseca perhaps the best Brazilian trap drummer of his generation, plays with uncommon mix of finesse and drive.”
Mark Holston, Jazziz
“Duduka Da Fonseca had the flowing beat doing his bidding, making one dance while sitting down. A master of “Brasilient” rhythms, he is equally capable of grooving a jazz 4/4 with his great, loosey-goosey swing.”
Ira Gitler, American jazz historian and journalist.
Sunday, April 28th, 2019
Lancaster, PA 17603
USA [map]
Saxophonist JD Allen and his Quartet will grace the stage at The Trust in Lancaster for CPFJ's 2nd Spring Concert.
Allen is touring to promote his recent acclaimed recording "Love Stone" which features mellow versions of songs from the American Songbook.
Save the Date Tickets available soon!
JD Allen (Tenor Saxophone) Liberty Ellman (Guitar) Ian Kenselarr (Bass) * Nic Cacioppo (Drums)
Friday, June 14th, 2019
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055 [map]
Sean Jones will lead a group for our last spring Concert in the fabulous High Center at Messiah College. Held during the Jazz Camp, where Sean is an artist/educator, the concert begins at 7:30pm. Tickets are all general admission - Adults $24 - Students $10 - Friends $20 and are available ONLINE, by calling the CPFJ Office at 717=540-1010, or at the door.
Singing and performing as a child with the church choir in his hometown of Warren, Ohio, Jones switched from the drums to the trumpet upon his first exposure to Miles Davis at the age of 10. Years later, he still cites Miles’ overall artistic vision and purity of sound as his greatest personal influence. He also credits the profound impact of hearing John Coltrane with cementing his course as a trumpeter, composer, educator, and activist.
After receiving his master’s degree from Rutgers University, Jones had a six-month stint with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. This marked the beginning of a relationship with Wynton Marsalis, whose personal work ethic and ability to break barriers had already made a significant impact on the emerging artist. Marsalis offered Jones a permanent position as lead trumpeter with the LCJO and Jones remained there until 2010.
A highly respected and in-demand musician, Jones has recorded and/or performed with many major figures including Joe Lovano, Chico O’Farrill, Illinois Jacquet, Jimmy Heath, Frank Foster, Nancy Wilson, Dianne Reeves, Gerald Wilson, and Marcus Miller. The relationship with Miller led to another highly impacting experience when Jones was selected by Miller, Herbie Hancock, and Wayne Shorter for their Tribute to Miles tour in 2011.
Currently, Jones is artistic director of the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra, Artist-in-Residence at San Francisco Performances, and a member of The SF JAZZ Collective. In addition, he serves as a member of the Jazz Education Network’s Board of Directors and was recently appointed as artistic director of Carnegie Hall’s NYO Jazz, which makes its Carnegie Hall debut and inaugural European tour in the summer of 2018. He has recently released his eighth recording, Live from Jazz at the Bistro, on Mack Avenue Records.
Heavily involved in education, Jones taught at the Berklee College of Music as the chair of the Brass Department before joining the Peabody Conservatory as the Richard and Elizabeth Case Chair in Jazz Studies in 2018. He has also taught at Duquesne University and at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, while regularly offering master classes and clinics all around the world.
Friday, September 6th, 2019
Harrisburg, PA [map]
The Central PA Friends of Jazz present the Friday night music at the Dauphin Co. Jazz & Wine Fest under the tent in Ft. Hunter Park. Details to come...Save the date!
Past Dates
Sunday, November 4th, 2018
Harrisburg, pa 17111 [map]
Formerly pianist with Michael Brecker and currently playing with Branford Marsalis, Joey Calderazzo has forged a great career and is now doing some tours with his own trio - Ben Wolfe (bass) and Donald Edwards (drums). We are proud to present him as the final Fall Concert of our 38th season.
Sunday, October 14th, 2018
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 233-8668 [map]
Thanks to all who attended and made it such a special day!!
The Central PA Friends of Jazz Fall Concert Series continues with Grammy nominated stride pianist and vocalist Judy Carmichael at the Susquehanna Art Museum on Sunday, October 14th. Appearing with Judy was guitarist, Chris Flory.
“ . . . astounding, flawless, captivating.” NY Times
For information on Judy Carmichael recordings and books visit www.judycarmichael. com, and on her radio show, www.jazzinspired.com
Friday, September 7th, 2018
Harrisburg, PA 17110
USA [map]
We kicked off this Fall Concert Series with our fifth year of hosting an evening at the Dauphin Co. Jazz & Wine Fest at Ft. Hunter Park. two groups were featured - the great jazz guitarist Bobby Broom and his Organi-Sation featuring Ben Paterson (organ) & Kobie Watkins (drums), and an ensemble lead by rising star bassist Jonathan Michel called L 'Ouverture in a jazz tribute to the music and culture of Haiti.
BOBBY BROOM's ORGANI-SATION
JONATHAN MICHEL & L'OUVERTURE
Melanie Charles- voice, flute; Godwin Louis- Saxophone; Willerm Delisfort- piano; Harvel Nakundi- drums
We are grateful to the Dauphin County Commissioners for their generous grant that funded this event.
Friday, June 15th, 2018
Mechanicsburg, PA 17027 [map]
Performing with Rodney are fellow Jazz Camp instructors Tim Warfield, Jr. (sax) and Paul Bratcher (piano) and Philadelphia drummer Byron Landham
Sunday, April 22nd, 2018
Camp Hill (Harrisburg), Pennsylvania
United States [map]
This month we will present internationally acclaimed pianist Bruce Barth and his trio featuring bassist Dave Baron (Ron Carter's protege) and the amazing drummer Montez Coleman.
The concert will begin at 3pm with a performance by the Mechanicsburg H.S. Jazz Band directed by Ben Goldsborough
Sunday, March 25th, 2018
Lancaster, PA`` [map]
Central PA Friends of Jazz presents a legendary staple in the fabric of jazz, San Francisco singer and HighNote recording artist. Mary Stallings...a woman the New York Times says, “…perhaps the best jazz singer singing today…”. Mary will presented a tribute to jazz greats including Dizzy, Monk, Billy Eckstine and others with backing by the Mike LeDonne Trio. 2 50-minute sets with an intermission.
The trio accompanying Mary features Mike LeDonne, Hammond B-3 organ, Ed Cherry, guitar, and Jason Brown, drums.
Sunday, November 12th, 2017
Jonathan Ragonese - Chamber Jazz Children's Program - for children of all ages.
In a partnership with Messiah College's Orchestral Woodwind Department, Jonathan Ragonese presents Mother Goose and Other Tales a concert featuring improvising jazz quintet with eight woodwinds, harp, and narrator. Jim Colonna conducted the world premiere of Uncle Wiggly & Mr. Pop-Goes and Mother Goose Suite.
Narrator Michael Greenwald, -Patrick Bartley on alto saxophone, Glenn Zaleski on piano, bassist Martin Nevin and drummer Mark Whitfield Jr. + The Messiah College Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. William Stowman
Friday, September 8th, 2017
Harrisburg, PA 17110 [map]
We thank the Dauphin County Parks and Recreation Dept. and the Dauphin County Commissioners for allowing us to host another evening of real jazz at their annual Jazz & Wine Festival in the beautiful Ft. Hunter Park.
This year we presented two great bands with roots in the jazz scene of Philadelphia - world renowned jazz organist JOEY DeFRANCESCO + the PEOPLE (8:30pm) and jazz vocalist Paul Jost & the JOST PROJECT.(6:30pm) on the Main Stage. Talented young area musicians TEENTOWN will be featured on the Corncrib Stage from 5:30-6:15 and from 8-8:30pm.
Friday, June 16th, 2017
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
U.S.A. [map]
The Ben Wolfe Trio
Ben Wolfe - Bass Victor Gould - Piano Donald Edwards - Drums
This concert is underwritten by a generous grant from the Shearer Family Fund of TFEC on behalf of R. Scott Shearer
Sunday, April 30th, 2017
Harrisburg, PA 17104
USA [map]
CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY with the
JOHNNY O’NEAL TRIO
JAZZ DAY EVENT SCHEDULE:
Noon - 3PM Jazz Brunch in HMAC's Kitchen and Gallery Bar with the Paul Bratcher Trio.
3PM - Mechanicsburg H.S. Jazz Ensemble directed by Ben Goldsborough
3:45PM The JOHNNY O'NEAL TRIO featuring Ben Reubens (bass) and Itay Morchi (dr)
This concert is underwritten by a generous grant from the Shearer Family Fund of TFEC on the behalf of R. Scott Shearer
Sunday, April 2nd, 2017
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Uni
717-901-2400, Ext. 2456 [map]
BUSTER WILLIAMS 75TH BIRTHDAY TOUR!!
Legendary bassist BUSTER WILLIAMS brings his All-Star Quartet to the Pollock Center - saxophonist STEVE WILSON, pianist GEORGE COLLIGAN, and drummer LENNY WHITE are featured in the group. Free parking at the Pollock Center
This concert is underwritten by a generous grant from the Shearer Family Fund of TFEC on the behalf of R. Scott Shearer
Sunday, November 27th, 2016
Dallastown, PA 17313
United States
717-244-9900 [map]
Legendary guitarist Pat Martino will perform for our final Fall Concert Series event of 2016 - don't miss this musical giant!! We return to the beautiful brewery and distillery, Wyndridge Farm, just outside of York, PA, for this performance with Pat’s exciting Trio. Pat's Website
Sunday, October 9th, 2016
Harrisburg, PA 17101
United States
:(717) 412-4342 [map]
Our second Fall Concert on October 9th features Harry Allen with vocalist Hilary Gardner. Joining Harry & Hilary are three great musicians from the NYC jazz scene - Rossano Sporteillo: piano; Joel Forbes: bass & Kevin Kanner: drums.
Friday, September 9th, 2016
Harrisburg, PA 17111
USA [map]
Our third year of hosting an evening at the Dauphin Co. Jazz & Wine Fest will feature the legendary jazz organist Dr. Lonnie Smith and a new rising star steel drum player - Leon Foster Thomas.
Friday, June 17th, 2016
Mechanicsburg, PA 17027 [map]
The 3rd Spring Concert of 2016 will be held during our annual Jazz Camp at Messiah College. This year's Camp is 4 days long and will feature the Friday night concert as a bonus to the attending students while being open to the public.
Steve Wilson & Stefon Harris will be teaching at our annual Jazz Camp this summer (June 15-18) and their group will be featured in the beautiful High Center at Messiah College for our third Spring Series concert.
This concert is underwritten by a generous grant from the Shearer Family Fund of TFEC on the behalf of R. Scott Shearer
Sunday, May 22nd, 2016
Harrisburg, PA 17101 [map]
STEVE TURRE QUARTET
Trombonist and Conch Shell Artist
3PM Cedar Cliff H. S. Jazz Band
4PM Special showing of the new Central PA Friends of Jazz video
4:30PM Live from NYC - The Steve Turre Quartet
Steve is a veteran of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and a 30 year member of TV's "Saturday Night LIVE" band. He will be accompanied by Rick Germanson (piano) Gerald Cannon (bass) and Orion Turre (drums)
This concert is underwritten by a generous grant from the Shearer Family Fund of TFEC on the behalf of R. Scott Shearer
Sunday, April 3rd, 2016
Camp Hill, PA 17011
USA [map]
Peter Bernstein Trio
3PM Mechanicsburg H.S. Jazz Band directed by Ben Goldsborough
4PM Bernstein Trio featuring Mike LeDonne (Hammond B3 organ) and Byron Landham (drums)
This concert is underwritten by a generous grant from the Shearer Family Fund of TFEC on the behalf of R. Scott Shearer
Sunday, November 29th, 2015
Harrisburg, PA 17111
USA
717-540-1010 [map]
Join the Central PA Friends of Jazz as we continue our 35th year of great jazz with a performance featuring the gifted pianist Farid Barron. He will play a solo concert featuring Stride and Ragtime piano from Scott Joplin, Fats Waller, Art Tatum, as well as tunes from Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane and many more. Join us and hear the dynamic jazz piano stylings from this immensely talented artist. WITF has a beautiful nine foot Steinway grand and will be a wonderful venue for this performance. Tickets available from InstantSeats (click Buy Now link above) call 717-540-1010 or at the door.
Sunday, October 11th, 2015
Camp Hill, PA 17011
USA [map]
Terell's Quintet will feature music from his new CD - BrotherLee Love on Capri Records and feature the recording ensemble - Tim Warfield (sax) Bruce Barth (piano) Kenny Washington (drums) and Peter Washington (bass).
The opening act for the concert will be the Temple University Jazz Ensemble at 3pm.
Friday, September 11th, 2015
Harrisburg, PA 17110
USA
717-540-1010 [map]
We are happy to announce the headliner for the Friends of Jazz Night at the Dauphin County Jazz and Wine Festival - live from New York City - the SPANISH HARLEM ORCHESTRA. This group features Latin Jazz, Salsa and Afro Cuban music and will truly get you on your feet!! Oscar Hernandez leads the two time Grammy winning 13 piece ensemble.
The front band for this event is Dred "Perky" Scott and the Steve Rudolph Trio featuring Pittsburgh jazz legends Dwayne Dolphin (bass) and Roger Humphries (drums) - to hear their recording click HERE!
CPFJ thanks the Dauphin County Commissioners and the Parks and Recreation Department for including CPFJ in this event and for providing major support....
Sunday, May 31st, 2015
Harrisburg, PA
USA [map]
Drummer Greg Bufford, pianist Michael Cochran and bassist Calvin Hill to perform in his quartet.
This Spring Concert Series is underwritten in part by a generous grant from the Shearer Family Fund of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, R. Scott Shearer
Sunday, April 12th, 2015
Dallastown, PA 17313 [map]
CPFJ presents jazz saxophonist CHRIS BACAS and VOYAGE WEST!
The stellar band features international artists: German vibraphonist/composer Stefan Bauer, bassist Dean Johnson, Brazilian drummer Rogerio Boccato, and Israeli vocalist Tammy Scheffer.
Sunday, March 1st, 2015
Harrisburg, PA 17111
United States
717-540-1010 [map]
Join us as we kick off the 35th year of CPFJ with one of the most influential musicians in jazz today - bassist Christian McBride. He will bring his working Trio that features two formidable young musicians - pianist Christian Sands and drummer Ulysses Owens, Jr.
Finger Supersax Ensemble from the Inspire School for the Arts was the front band.
This event is underwritten in part by a grant from Scott Shearer from the Shearer Family Fund of TFEC
Sunday, November 9th, 2014
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
USA [map]
The brilliant young vocalist Charenee Wade graced the stage at Leffler Chapel as we hosted our third Fall Series concert in association with Gretna Music. Alvester Garnett (dr) Oscar Perez (p and Matt Rybiki (b) accompanied. The Kirk Reese Trio w/ Steve Meashey & Jeff Stabley opened the performance. CPFJ thanks Gretna Music for their support if this event!!
Sunday, October 12th, 2014
Annville, PA 17003
(717) 867-3545 [map]
Grant Stewart Quartet
The Central Pennsylvania Friends of Jazz presented New York based jazz saxophonist Grant Stewart and his Quartet at the Allen Theatre, 36 E Main St., Annville PA The Band included Philip Stewart drums, Peter Washington bass & guitarist Ilya Lushtak
Friday, September 5th, 2014
Rene Marie headlines our Friday Friends of Jazz Night at the Dauphin County Jazz and Wine Festival
6:30 - Tim Warfield Organ Band featuring Pat Bianchi (O), Byron Landham(dr), Antoine Drye (trpt) & Daniel Sadownick (perc)
8:30 pm - Rene Marie and her trio - “I Wanna Be Evil“ with Love to Eartha Kitt Tour
Sunday, May 25th, 2014
Harrisburg, PA 17111
USA [map]
Sunday, April 6th, 2014
Camp Hill, PA 17011
USA [map]
Tim Wolfe Trio featuring Ryan Kauffman and Justin Morell
Camp Hill Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Cecile McLorin Salvant & the Aaron Diehl Trio
Sunday, March 16th, 2014
Harrisburg, PA 17111
U.S
(717) 564-5511 [map]
5 p.m. Mechanicsburg H. S. Jazz Ensemble – Ben Goldsborough, conducting
6 p.m – 8:30 p.m. Joey DeFrancesco Trio featuring Paul Bollenback (guit) and George Fludas (drums)
Sunday, November 10th, 2013
Lancaster, PA``
U.S
for tickets - 717-872-3811 [map]
Legendary vocalist/pianist Freddy Cole will grace the Ware Center stage as part of the 2013 CPFJ Fall Concert Series.
On Sunday, November 10 at 3:00PM at The Ware Center, Lancaster, PA, CPFJ is proud to welcome The Freddy Cole Quartet, featuring Freddy Cole piano/vocals, Elias Bailey bass, Curtis Boyd drums, Randy Napoleon guitar.
Sunday, October 13th, 2013
Annville, PA
U.S
(717) 867-4766 [map]
CPFJ returns to the Allen Theater for our second Fall Concert!
Read all about it here - CentPAFriendsOfJazz-10-13-2013Concert_News.pdf
CHRISTIAN HOWES - Southern Exposure
Jazz violin sensation Christina Howes will grace the stage at the Allen Theater on October 13th. Following the concert CPJ will host a Jam Session in MJ's Coffehouse @ the Allen Theatre (6-9pm)
3PM - Time Out (youth band from the Inspire Studio for the Arts)
4PM - Christian Howes - (plays two sets - concert over @ 6:30)
Saturday, September 28th, 2013
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Uni
717-540-1010 [map]
We are happy to be able to present the brilliant pianist Cyrus Chestnut in a tribute to jazz icon - Dave Brubeck. The concert will be the first event in our 2013 Fall Concert Series and is underwritten by a generous grant from Tom & Donna Weik.
TRIBUTE TO BRUBECK CONCERT SAT., September 28, 2013 - Grace Milliman Pollock Performing Arts Center - alto saxophonist Sharel Cassity Bassist Eric Wheeler and drummer Evan Sherman round out this stellar group. Video segments of the original Brubeck Quartet from rare European performances will also be shown.
Sunday, May 19th, 2013
Harrisburg, PA 17101 [map]
CPFJ returns to the Harrisburg Community college's Rose Lehrman Auditorium for the third Spring Concert with rising star pianist Anthony Wonsey's "Spiritrio".
We thank the Shearer Family Fund, R. Scott Shearer of the Foundation for Enhancing Communities for underwriting this series.
Sunday, April 21st, 2013
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
Uni
7175401010 [map]
Trumpeter Mike Vax leads a 19 piece band of Kenton Alumni as we relive the Big Band Era with these talented musicians and the original orchestrations from the Creative World of Stan Kenton
The Mechanicsburg H.S. Jazz Band opens the program at 3pm followed by two sets from the Kenton Band.
Sunday, November 11th, 2012
Lancaster, PA``
U.S
(717) 872 – 3811 [map]
"Extraordinary is the word!" said jazz critic Don Heckman from the Los Angeles Times.
Jazz vocalist Jackie Ryan
3PM META4 - Lancaster area youth jazz quartet
4PM Jackie Ryan & her Trio - Tom Lawton (piano) Lee Smith (bass) Dan Monaghan (drums)
Sunday, October 14th, 2012
Annville, PA
U.S
(717) 867-4766 [map]
The second concert in the CPFJ Fall Series features award winning bassist Rufus Reid's OutFront Trio - Steve Allee (piano) and Duduka du Fonseca (drums) |
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Sunday, September 16th, 2012
Harrisburg, PA 17111
U.S
(717) 564-5511 [map]
First on the Series is the highly acclaimed tenor saxophonist Jerry Weldon's Trio with special guest vocalist Denise King to our Fall Series. |
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