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State College, PA

(814) 867-9935

Rick Hirsch is a nationally-known composer, arranger and jazz educator living in State College, PA. Check out his music, book a live jazz band in Central Pennsylvania.

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Live jazz in State College, PA and Penn State University

List of upcoming gigs for Rick Hirsch and live jazz in State College, PA. Also, Central Pennsylvania jazz in Harrisburg, Altoona, Williamsport, Johnstown, Lancaster, York, Lewisburg, Lewistown, Bellefonte, Clearfield.

Dec
18
7:30 PM19:30

Guest Composer-Conductor @ Midwest Clinic (Chicago)

The University of Kentucky Jazz Ensemble will present the premiere performance of Cityscapes. This is an adaptation of my saxophone quartet composition of the same title, composed nearly 20 years ago for the same client!

At the same concert the University of Kentucky SaxCats (10-piece saxophone ensemble) will also premiere my brand-new arrangement of You’re a Mean One, Señor Grinch, also written expressly for this performance.

By the way, world-class saxophonist and woodwindist Jeff Coffin will be the featured guest soloist.

If you’re at Midwest, the performance will be Wednesday evening. Beer to follow. I hope to see you there!

  • Wednesday, December 18

  • 7:30 - 8:45 pm

  • Hall W190

In addition, the fantastic Castle High School Jazz Ensemble will be performing my arrangement of My Funny Valentine.

  • Wednesday, December 18

  • 3 - 4 pm

  • Room 375AB

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Dec
12
8:30 PM20:30

Charlie Brown Christmas Jazz @ Pine Grove LATE SHOW

Come listen to the iconic music from the Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack performed live. You’ll hear Vince Guaraldi’s classics as well as other beloved holiday tunes, interpreted by Central PA’s own Rick Hirsch 4. This 75-minute show has been an annual favorite at the State Theatre since 2017, always selling out in short order. This year we’re excited to present this concert on the main stage at Pine Grove Hall.

The Rick Hirsch 4 is one of Central PA’s favorite jazz groups. The members are all accomplished musicians, and the musical chemistry between the four of them is magical.

Bassist Bob Hart has toured and recorded with Cat Edmondson, Van Dyke Parks, and Deborah Harry. Locally he plays with the Zeropoint Big Band, Ady’s Latin Band, and Pure Cane Sugar. The Rev. Dr. Kevin Lowe has been Central PA’s favorite drummer for 15+ years. He also performs with Zeropoint and Ady’s Latin Band. Pianist Clay Wulbrecht is a dynamo graduate of the esteemed Jacobs School of Music (Indiana U). His well of musical ideas never runs dry, and he also performs with Ady’s Latin Band. Rick Hirsch has performed with Max Roach, Tito Puente, the Temptations and the Four Tops. He is also a local saxophone teacher and performs with Zeropoint and Ady.

Dinner and bar service available before and during the show.

Click here to reserve your table for the late show, which runs from 8:30-9:45 pm

$15 Show Ticket + $15 food/drink minimum per person

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Dec
12
6:15 PM18:15

Charlie Brown Christmas Jazz @ Pine Grove EARLY SHOW

Come listen to the iconic music from the Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack performed live. You’ll hear Vince Guaraldi’s classics as well as other beloved holiday tunes, interpreted by Central PA’s own Rick Hirsch 4. This 75-minute show has been an annual favorite at the State Theatre since 2017, always selling out in short order. This year we’re excited to present this concert on the main stage at Pine Grove Hall.

The Rick Hirsch 4 is one of Central PA’s favorite jazz groups. The members are all accomplished musicians, and the musical chemistry between the four of them is magical.

Bassist Bob Hart has toured and recorded with Cat Edmondson, Van Dyke Parks, and Deborah Harry. Locally he plays with the Zeropoint Big Band, Ady’s Latin Band, and Pure Cane Sugar. The Rev. Dr. Kevin Lowe has been Central PA’s favorite drummer for 15+ years. He also performs with Zeropoint and Ady’s Latin Band. Pianist Clay Wulbrecht is a dynamo graduate of the esteemed Jacobs School of Music (Indiana U). His well of musical ideas never runs dry, and he also performs with Ady’s Latin Band. Rick Hirsch has performed with Max Roach, Tito Puente, the Temptations and the Four Tops. He is also a local saxophone teacher and performs with Zeropoint and Ady.

Dinner and bar service available before and during the show.

Click here to reserve your table for the early show, which runs from 6:15-7:30 pm

$15 Show Ticket + $15 food/drink minimum per person

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Dec
10
7:30 PM19:30

Zeropoint's COOL YULE @ the Alehouse

Our annual Holiday Big Band bash, featuring the Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn Nutcracker Suite in its entirety!

Special guest pianist CLAY WULBRECHT along with 15 or Central PA’s top jazz musicians, including:

  • Eddie Severn (trumpet)

  • Kevin Lowe (drums)

  • Bob Hart (bass)

  • Gabe Herrera (trombone)

  • Rick Hirsch (saxophone)

  • and 10 others!

  • PLUS surprise special guests!

$10 / $7 students

All ages!

Reservations recommended: (814) 237-9701

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Nov
12
7:30 PM19:30

Zeropoint @ American Alehouse

Your friendly, neighborhood modern big band. Bringing you the GOOD STUFF every month.

Featuring Central PA’s top jazz musicians, including:

  • Eddie Severn (trumpet)

  • Charlie Heim (drums)

  • Bob Hart (guitar)

  • Josh Davis (bass)

  • Gabe Herrera (trombone)

  • Rick Hirsch (saxophone)

  • and 10 others!

  • PLUS surprise special guests!

$10 / $7 students

All ages!

Reservations recommended: (814) 237-9701

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Oct
1
7:30 PM19:30

Zeropoint @ American Alehouse

Your friendly, neighborhood modern big band. Bringing you the GOOD STUFF every month.

Featuring Central PA’s top jazz musicians, including:

  • Eddie Severn (trumpet)

  • Kevin Lowe (drums)

  • Bob Hart (guitar)

  • Josh Davis (bass)

  • Gabe Herrera (trombone)

  • Rick Hirsch (saxophone)

  • and 10 others!

  • PLUS surprise special guests!

$8 / $5 students

All ages!

Reservations recommended: (814) 237-9701

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Sep
10
7:30 PM19:30

Zeropoint @ American Alehouse

*** SECOND TUESDAY THIS MONTH ***

Your friendly, neighborhood modern big band. Bringing you the GOOD STUFF every month.

Featuring Central PA’s top jazz musicians, including:

  • Eddie Severn (trumpet)

  • Kevin Lowe (drums)

  • Bob Hart (bass)

  • Gabe Herrera (trombone)

  • Rick Hirsch (saxophone)

  • and 11 others!

  • PLUS surprise special guests!

$8 / $5 students

All ages!

Reservations recommended: (814) 237-9701

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Aug
6
7:30 PM19:30

Zeropoint @ American Alehouse

Your friendly, neighborhood modern big band. Bringing you the GOOD STUFF every month.

Featuring Central PA’s top jazz musicians, including:

  • Eddie Severn (trumpet)

  • Kevin Lowe (drums)

  • Bob Hart (bass)

  • Gabe Herrera (trombone)

  • Rick Hirsch (saxophone)

  • and 11 others!

  • PLUS surprise special guests!

$8 / $5 students

All ages!

Reservations recommended: (814) 237-9701

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Jul
17
5:30 PM17:30

Rick Hirsch 5 @ Live After 5

FREE PUBLIC CONCERT

Boy, do I love this band:

  • Kevin Lowe / drums & cymbals

  • Bob Hart / bass

  • Clay Wulbrecht / keys

  • Ryan Kauffman / soprano & alto saxes

  • Rick Hirsch / alto saxophone

Music of the Soul Jazz Masters, including Bobby Timmons, Horace Silver, Yusef Lateef, Kenny Garrett, Sam Rivers. This music will make you feel GOOD.

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Jul
13
2:30 PM14:30

Rick Hirsch 5 @ Arts Fest

Boy, do I love this band:

  • Kevin Lowe / drums & cymbals

  • Bob Hart / bass

  • Clay Wulbrecht / keys

  • Ryan Kauffman / soprano & alto saxes

  • Rick Hirsch / alto saxophone

Music of the Soul Jazz Masters, including Bobby Timmons, Horace Silver, Yusef Lateef, Kenny Garrett, Sam Rivers. This music will make you feel GOOD.

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