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Jazz Walk will bring back the beat to Midtown next month

Musicians perform at a past Jazz Walk at TheBurg office.

Music will soon ring out across Midtown.

The Central PA Friends of Jazz will bring back its annual Jazz Walk on Sept. 5, with local businesses and venues hosting musicians.

The free Friday evening event, which runs from 6 to 9 p.m., invites community members to stroll the city and pop into venues to enjoy performances by local jazz groups.

The following locations and bands will participate in Jazz Walk:

  • Pursuit Coworking – Jazz Walk ‘Hub’ with The Organic Vibes Trio featuring Marko Marcinko (drums), Ron Oswanski (Hammond B-3 Organ) and Chuck Redd (vibraphone)
  • TheBurg – Nancy and Spencer Reed (vocal/bass/guitar duo from the Poconos)
  • Historic Harrisburg Association – The Wave Trio featuring Roger Harris (guitar), John Christopher (bass) and Dave Santana (drums)
  • Midtown Scholar Bookstore – Joshua Davis and Love Salad featuring Joshua Davis (bass), Todd Harrison (drums), Jonathan Epley (guitars) and An Lai (voice)
  • The Millworks – Vonada/Perbetsky Quintet featuring Jay Vonada (trombone), Bill Perbetsky (trumpet), Kirk Reese (piano), Steve Meashey (bass) and Dan Monaghan (drums)
  • Susquehanna Art Museum – David Ballou Avant Trio featuring Dave Ballou (trumpet), Mike Kuhl (drums) and Steve Arnold (bass)
  • High Dive – Hassan J.J. Shakur (bass), Gavin Horning (guitar) and Larry Marshall (drums)
  • Midtown Cinema – Mystery Guest Soloist to be announced

The event is presented in partnership with Dauphin County Parks & Recreation as part of the Dauphin County Jazz & Wine Festival, which takes place Sept. 6 and 7 at Fort Hunter Park.

For more information about Jazz Walk, visit their website.

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