Wallace Roney, Intrepid Jazz Trumpeter, Dies From COVID-19 Complications At 59

Another sad reminder of the impact this COVID-19 pandemic is having on every aspect of society. Read NPR’s tribute to Roney’s life and music, learn about his impact on the jazz world, and watch a video of him playing his trumpet, here:  https://www.npr.org/2020/03/31/824801424/wallace-roney-intrepid-jazz-trumpeter-dies-from-covid-19-complications-at-59

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  Important announcement: Because of concerns about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Bakersfield Jazz Workshop will be temporarily suspended, until further notice. We will monitor guidance from health officials week-to-week and base our decision of when to resume on their recommendations. Although this is disappointing for our musicians and jazz lovers, we are erring on the […]

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BJW Blog 3/12/2020: The Kyle Burnham Group this Tuesday (3/17)

  3/17: The Kyle Burnham Group (aka POSH-GYLE Jazz Quartet) Jazz fusion (ft. Paul Cierley, Josh Otum, Kyle Burnham, Gary Rink)     BJW March 2020 Featured Artist/Ensemble Schedule 3/3: Special JAZZ VOCAL CLINIC and PERFORMANCE by very special guest (from L.A.), Cathy Segal Garcia – 6:30-9:30pm (NO BEGINNING JAZZ ENSEMBLE CLASS or OPEN JAM SESSION this night!) This 3-hour […]

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BJW Blog – The Akoustiks 3/10/20

  This Tuesday! 3/10: The Akoustiks – Coming at you with a twist of flavor and soul (feat. Steve Diaz, Fernando Montoya, Daniel Musquez, Schuler Johnson, Jason Dozier Seals)     BJW March 2020 Featured Artist/Ensemble Schedule 3/3: Special JAZZ VOCAL CLINIC and PERFORMANCE by very special guest (from L.A.), Cathy Segal Garcia – 6:30-9:30pm (NO BEGINNING JAZZ ENSEMBLE CLASS or OPEN JAM […]

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BJW Blog 2/27/20 – Cathy Segal Garcia – Special Vocal Clinic this Tuesday!

  This Tuesday!   3/3: Special JAZZ VOCAL CLINIC and PERFORMANCE by very special guest (from L.A.), Cathy Segal Garcia – 6:30-9:30 pm (NO BEGINNING JAZZ ENSEMBLE CLASS or OPEN JAM SESSION this night!) This 3-hour clinic is FREE and Open to the Public. Please visit:  cathysegalgarcia.com     BJW March 2020 Featured Artist/Ensemble Schedule 3/3: Special JAZZ VOCAL CLINIC […]

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BJW Blog 2/20/20 West Coast Gumbo!

                        This Tuesday!   2/25: “Fat Tuesday” Special! – West Coast Gumbo under the direction of Kevin Willey (drums) – New Orleans Style Jazz!     BJW March 2020 Featured Artist/Ensemble Schedule 3/3: Special JAZZ VOCAL CLINIC with Special Guest (from L.A.), Cathy Segal-Garcia – 6:30-9:30pm (NO BEGINNING JAZZ […]

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