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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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***Upcoming Concerts and News...***
February 5 CPFJ Jazz Jam Session Featuring Steve Rudolph piano, Tim Wolfe bass and Dave Lazorcik drums 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 All aspiring jazz musicians are welcome to "sit in". $5 cover charge.(Performing musicians get in free).
March 18th Cyrus Chestnut Trio This concert to be held 6pm at: The Ware Center, Millersville University 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA, 17605 The pride of Baltimore MD returns to CPFJ! Read more...
April 22nd Kim Thompson Group Featuring Mike Moreno This concert to be 6pm held at: The Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel 4650 Lindle Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111 Kim is a member of Beyonce''s all female band and one of the most exciting drummers on the scene today. Read more...
May 20 Warren Wolf Quartet This concert to be held 6pm 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...
*2012 Concert Season to be held at Three Different Venues* Visit the Upcoming Concerts page for details...	*CPF appoints new Executive Directors for 2012* Read more...