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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.

Nov
4
7:30 PM19:30

Zeropoint 25th anniversary!

It’s time again for your friendly, neighborhood modern big band. Bringing you the GOOD STUFF every month.

Monthly big band jazz since November, 7 2000!

Featuring Central PA’s top jazz musicians, including:

  • Eddie Severn (trumpet)

  • Kevin Lowe (drums)

  • Bob Hart (guitar and bass)

  • Rick Hirsch (saxophone)

  • and 12 others!

  • PLUS surprise special guests!

$10 / $7 students

All ages!

Reservations recommended: (814) 237-9701

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Nov
20
7:00 PM19:00

The Music of Miles—RH4 @ Pine Grove Hall

This month we’ll be focusing on the Miles Davis songbook, which spans over forty years and many stylistic eras. There will be favorites from the Birth of the Cool, his first and second great quintets (with Coltrane & Wayne Shorter, respectively), into his forays into funk in the 70s and 80s.

C’mon out!

Clay Wulbrecht (piano)

Charlie Heim (drums & cymbals)

Bob Hart (bass)

Rick Hirsch (saxophones)

tickets & info

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Dec
2
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:

  • Eddie Severn, George Carpten, Max English & Doug LeBlanc (trumpets)

  • Kevin Lowe (drums), Bob Hart (bass)

  • Paul Leskowicz, Ben Carrasquillo, Bob Labarca & Mike Loewen (trombones)

  • Rick Hirsch, Patrick Feher, Matt Donovan, Marty Gillespie & Phil Loewen (saxophones)

$10 / $7 students

All ages!

Reservations recommended: (814) 237-9701

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Dec
13
12:00 PM12:00

Fraser Street Saxes @ Bellefonte Vic. Xmas

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The Fraser Street Saxes is the student saxophone ensemble program I direct. It is comprised of up-and-coming saxophonists from throughout Centre County in grades 7 - 12.

These kiddos bring it!

Check them out

Fraser Street Saxes @ Bellefonte’s Victorian Christmas

Saturday, December 13

12 - pm

St. John’s Catholic Church (Bishop Street, Bellefonte)

free admission

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Dec
18
to Dec 19

Charlie Brown Christmas Jazz @ Pine Grove Hall

We’re back with this wonderful event at Pine Grove Hall!!

Year after year, it’s truly one of our favorite concerts — and it tends to sell out quickly!

We'll be playing all the Classics from the Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack and other holiday favorites. Each show is 75 minutes. And, as well-practiced improvising musicians, we never play a song the same way once. ;-)

Charlie Brown Christmas Jazz

Thursday, December 18 - Friday, December 19

Shows at 6pm and 8:30pm

Pine Grove Hall

ticket info below


. Rick Hirsch (saxophones)
. Clay Wulbrecht (piano)
. Bob Hart (bass)
. Kevin Lowe (drums, Thursday 12/18)
. Charlie Heim (drums, Friday 12/19)

Thursday, December 18

6:00 show

8:30 show

Friday, December 19

6:00 show

8:30 show

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Jan
13
7:30 PM19:30

Zeropoint @ American Alehouse

It’s time again for your friendly, neighborhood modern big band. Bringing you the GOOD STUFF every month.

Featuring Central PA’s top jazz musicians, including:

  • George Carpten & Eddie Severn (trumpet)

  • Kevin Lowe (drums)

  • Bob Hart (guitar and bass)

  • Rick Hirsch (saxophone)

  • Paul Leskowicz & Ben Carrasquillo (trombone)

  • and 9 others!

  • PLUS surprise special guests!

$10 / $7 students

All ages!

Reservations recommended: (814) 237-9701

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Feb
3
7:30 PM19:30

Zeropoint @ American Alehouse (Copy)

It’s time again for your friendly, neighborhood modern big band. Bringing you the GOOD STUFF every month.

Featuring Central PA’s top jazz musicians, including:

  • George Carpten & Eddie Severn (trumpet)

  • Kevin Lowe (drums)

  • Bob Hart (guitar and bass)

  • Rick Hirsch (saxophone)

  • Paul Leskowicz & Ben Carrasquillo (trombone)

  • and 9 others!

  • PLUS surprise special guests!

$10 / $7 students

All ages!

Reservations recommended: (814) 237-9701

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Feb
19
7:00 PM19:00

Second Line Celebration—RH4 @ Pine Grove Hall

This month we’ll be digging into the rich musical traditions of New Orleans (just two days after Mardi Gras). We’ll be exploring the scope of that heritage, from Louis Armstrong to the Marsalises to the Meters and more.

C’mon out!

Clay Wulbrecht (piano)

Kevin Lowe (drums & cymbals)

Bob Hart (bass)

Rick Hirsch (saxophones)

tickets & info

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Oct
7
7:30 PM19:30

Zeropoint @ American Alehouse

It’s time again for 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 and bass)

  • Rick Hirsch (saxophone)

  • and 12 others!

  • PLUS surprise special guests!

$10 / $7 students

All ages!

Reservations recommended: (814) 237-9701

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Sep
9
7:30 PM19:30

Zeropoint @ American Alehouse SECOND Tues.

It’s time again for your friendly, neighborhood modern big band. Bringing you the GOOD STUFF every month.

Featuring Central PA’s top jazz musicians, including our newest members:

  • Dr. George Carpten (PSU trumpet professor)

  • Dr. Ben Carrasquillo (PSU trombone professor)

  • Paul Leskowicz (lead trombone, SCAHS band director, ZP founding member back in the fold after a sabbatical from the band)

  • and 13 others!

$10 / $7 students

All ages!

Reservations recommended: (814) 237-9701

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Aug
5
7:30 PM19:30

Zeropoint @ American Alehouse

It’s time again for your friendly, neighborhood modern big band. Bringing you the GOOD STUFF every month.

With special guest, the phenomenal bassist Gabriel Severn, who will be just coming off a tour with the great Sheila E!

Featuring Central PA’s top jazz musicians, including:

  • Eddie Severn (trumpet)

  • Kevin Lowe (drums)

  • Bob Hart (guitar and bass)

  • Rick Hirsch (saxophone)

  • and 12 others!

  • PLUS surprise special guests!

$10 / $7 students

All ages!

Reservations recommended: (814) 237-9701

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Jul
1
7:30 PM19:30

Zeropoint @ American Alehouse

It’s time again for 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 and bass)

  • Gabe Herrera (trombone)

  • Rick Hirsch (saxophone)

  • and 11 others!

  • PLUS surprise special guests!

$10 / $7 students

All ages!

Reservations recommended: (814) 237-9701

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Jun
3
7:30 PM19:30

Zeropoint @ American Alehouse

It’s time again for 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 and bass)

  • Gabe Herrera (trombone)

  • Rick Hirsch (saxophone)

  • and 11 others!

  • PLUS surprise special guests!

$10 / $7 students

All ages!

Reservations recommended: (814) 237-9701

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