Welcome To The Central Pennsylvania Friends of Jazz

Central Pennsylvania Friends of Jazz is dedicated to preserving, promoting and presenting JAZZ, America's original art form.

Formed in 1980, CPFJ is a non-profit, all-volunteer, membership organization serving a diverse community of jazz lovers in south central Pennsylvania.

We produce seven monthly concerts, an annual festival, an annual picnic and a jazz camp for youth.

CPFJ is a member of Friends of Midtown is a Pennsylvania a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the ongoing economic and cultural development of Midtown Harrisburg.

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Copyright 2012
Central Pennsylvania Friends of Jazz
Designed and maintained by Jack Frisch

Upcoming Concerts and News...
May 20
Warren Wolf Quartet at 6pm
Mechanicsburg H.S. Jazz Band at 5pm
This concert to be held at: The Rose Lerhman Arts Center, One HACC Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17111. A powerful young vibraphonist that is carrying on the traditions of jazz greats.
Read more...
May 14
CPFJ Jazz Jam Session
This jam session to be held 6-9pm at: The M.J.'s Coffeehouse and The Allen Theater 26 E. Main St., Annville, PA 17003 (717) 867-4766. All aspiring jazz musicians are welcome to "sit in". $5 cover charge.(Performing musicians get in free).
May 24
CPFJ Jazz Jam Session Featuring The the Steve Rudolph Trio
This jam session to be held 6-9pm at: The
Hilton Harrisburg's Patio, One North Second Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17101 717-233-6000 ext. 7113. All aspiring jazz musicians are welcome to "sit in". $5 cover charge.(Performing musicians get in free).
June 13, 14 and 15
11th Annual CPFJ Jazz Camp
at Messiah College, Grantham, PA
This year's instructors include Cyrus Chestnut, Kirk Reese, Jonathan Ragonese, Steve Meashy and Jeff Stabley. Read more...
Download the 2012 Jazz Camp Brochure
June 15, 16 and 17
Jazz Fest 2012 June 15, 16 and 17
Taking place at the Ware Center and Downtown Lancaster sites
Read more about this year's schedule and performers...