To contact us:

Bakersfield Jazz Workshop

Steve Eisen, Director

Phone: 661-444-0853

Fax:  661-837-0339

Email:  info@

bakersfieldjazzworkshop.com

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JAZZ ABOUT TOWN

 

Site last updated

11/21/2008 12:51 PM.

 

Webmaster Richard Noel (RichardNoel@bakersfield

jazzworkshop.com)

When:

Every Tuesday Night!

Where:

Nile Bar & Grill

1721 19th ST, Bakersfield, CA 93301

(Downtown at 19th & “G” ST, Next to Front Porch Music).

Time:

6:30-7:30 p.m.

Beginning Jazz Jam Session

 

7:30-8:30 p.m.

Featured Artist

 

8:30-10:00 p.m.

Open Jazz Jam Session for Intermediate, Advanced, & Pro Musicians

Cost: Free and open to the public. Donations accepted.

Watch a BJW Session in ACTION.

Click here for an mp4 file of the Bakersfield Jazz Workshop, courtesy of The Bakersfield Californian (John Harte, video & photography, Michael Fagans, Editing).

This is a LARGE file so you may encounter a delay while loading.

VideoNew Event!

“DANCING WITH OUR STARS”

Presented by the Bakersfield Jazz Orchestra.

Live Big Band Dancing for everyone. All skill levels.

Every Friday Evening!

Tickets $15 per person.

Doors open at 6 p.m.

6:30-7:30 p.m. Dance Class

7:30-9:30 p.m. Dance to the Live Big Band sounds of The Bakersfield Jazz Orchestra.

 

Dance instruction class by Shari Claudette Fortino of the Debonaire School of Ballroom Dancing.West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Waltz, Ballad, Tango, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Rhumba, Bolero, Mambo, Salsa.

 

Proceeds to benefit the Bakersfield Jazz Workshop.

 

 

 

Special Weekly Event!

“Dancing with Our Stars”

Every Friday Evening at its New Venue—Randolph’s Lounge, 7737 Meany Ave., Suite A, in Chloe Plaza (east of Coffee Road, North of Rosedale Hwy.

 

Do you want your jazz gig posted on this site?

Send an email to info@bakersfieldjazzworkshop.com with details, including the date, artists, location, time and charge (if any). We’ll do our best to include your gig in the “Jazz About Town” and in our weekly emails to BJW supporters.

Publicize your gig!

Bakersfield Jazz Workshop:

TUESDAYS AT THE NILE

 

 

Tuesday, November  25

6:30-7:30 pm. Beginning level Jam Session. Bring your Fake/Real Books.

7:30-8:30 pm. Featured Artist: Richie Perez (saxophone). Richie is an icon in Bakersfield, and possesses a warm, smooth sound that is reminiscent of jazz masters such as Stan Getz.

8:30-10:00 pm. Open Jazz Jam Session for Intermediate, Advanced, & Pro Musicians.

Admission is free & open to the public. Donations accepted.

 

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Bakersfield Jazz Workshop

Hear It! Learn It! Play It! It’s all about the music!

"...to promote jazz performance and education throughout our community in a supportive environment, bringing together outstanding jazz performers and teachers along with students and listeners of all abilities and backgrounds.”

[Steve Eisen, founder/director]                                                

LIVE JAZZ EVERY WEEK IN BAKERSFIELD

Support our exceptional local jazz artists!

MONDAYS,  Le CORUSSE ROUGE, 4647 White Lane

6:00-9:30 p.m.

Jazz Saxophonist Richie Perez

 

TUESDAYS, THE NILE BAR & GRILL, 1721 19th St (Next to Front Porch Music)

7:30-8:30 p.m.

Bakersfield Jazz Workshop Featured Artist

Free and Open to the Public.

                 6:30-7:30 p.m. Beginning Jazz Jam Session.

                 7:30-8:30 p.m. Featured Artist.

                 8:30-10:00 p.m. Intermediate, Advanced, & Pro Jazz Jam Session.

THURSDAYS, CAFÉ MED, 4809 Stockdale Highway, 661-834-4433

8:00-11:00 p.m.

Richie Perez, Jazz Saxophonist

Café Med

4809 Stockdale Hwy

661-834-4433

FRIDAYS, Randolph’s Lounge, 7747 Meany Ave., Suite A (Chloes Plaza, East of Coffee Road. North of Rosedale Highway)

6:30-7:30 p.m. Free Dance Class

7:30-9:30 p.m. Open Ballroom Dancing

Dancing with Our Stars: Ballroom Dancing with the Bakersfield Jazz Orchestra. Admission: $15 (includes dance class).

Proceeds benefit the Bakersfield Jazz Workshop.

 

FRIDAYS, THE BISTRO AT FOUR POINTS SHERATON, 5101 California Ave.

7:00-10:00 p.m.

Zanne Zarow, Jazz & Brazilian Vocals.

 

FRIDAYS, Hourglass Kitchen & Bar. 1120 Calloway DR.  (670-1977)

9:00-10:00 p.m.

Richie Perez, Jazz Saxophonist

 

SATURDAYS, THE BISTRO AT FOUR POINTS SHERATON, 5101 California Ave.

7:00-10:00 p.m.

Zanne Zarow, Jazz & Brazilian Vocals.

SATURDAYS, Hourglass Kitchen & Bar. 1120 Calloway DR.  (670-1977)

9:00-10:00 p.m.

Richie Perez, Jazz Saxophonist

SATURDAYS, RANDOLPH’S LOUNGE, 7747 Meany Ave., Suite A (Chloes Plaza, East of Coffee Road, North of Rosedale Highway)

7:00-10:00 p.m.

A Jazz Duo. Key musicians from the Bakersfield Jazz Orchestra.

No Cover Charge: (Go to the main bar entrance, not the Hip Hop club, and avoid standing in line.)

NOTE: Every third Saturday is a wine tasting event, JAZZ, WINE, & THOU. Cost is $20 per person, with music provided by the Bakersfield Jazz Workshop.

SPECIAL ONE-TIME BAKERSFIELD JAZZ EVENTS

11/21/08

FRIDAY

8:00 p.m.

CSUB Jazz Ensemble Concert featuring works by John Clayton, Benny Carter, Bill Holman, with arrangements of Mingus, Corea, & Strayhorn.

Dore Theatre at Cal State University, Bakersfield,

9001 Stockdale Highway

General Adm: $10

Students w/ CSUB ID $6

Senior Citizens $6

12/7/08

SUNDAY

2:00-5:00 p.m.

Southside Chicago Seven (Playing the music of the 20s, 30s,& 40s).

Golden Empire Hot Jazz Society meeting.

First Sunday of every month.

The Elks Club Ballroom

30th & “H” ST

Admission: $10 for non-members.