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State College, PA

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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.

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.

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Charlie Brown Christmas Jazz @ Pine Grove EARLY SHOW

  • Pine Grove Hall 101 East Pine Grove Road State College, PA, 16801 United States (map)

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