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Bakersfield Jazz Orchestra |
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Bakersfield Jazz Workshop |
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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] |
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The Bakersfield Jazz Orchestra, founded by trumpeter Steve Eisen, consists of outstanding musicians who have offered their talent and support to the Bakersfield Jazz Workshop. The mission of the orchestra is to preserve the history of jazz by promoting awareness via public concerts and clinics. The BJO performs compositions and arrangements by jazz greats such as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Glenn Miller, as well as its own music representing the many genres of jazz. Stay tuned to this Web site for information about concerts and clinics. BJO members include: Steve Eisen (Trumpet) Ken Bausano (Trumpet) Mike Raney (Alto Sax) Aaron Mitchell (Alto Sax) Paul Perez (Baritone Sax) Mark Meyer (Tenor Sax) Stephen Mettler (Tenor Sax) Ron Christian (Trombone) Glen Fong (Bass) Paul Cierley (Guitar) Doug Davis (Piano) Bob Beadling (Keyboards) Zanne Zarow (Drums) Roy Medina (Conga, Percussionist) Kama Ruby (Vocals) |
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Paul Perez, Bakersfield Jazz Orchestra Music Director |
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Bakersfield Jazz Orchestra Members in Concert at the BJW |
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Ken Bausano |
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Mike Raney |
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Aaron Mitchell |
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Ron Christian |
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Steve Eisen |
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Paul Perez |
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Mark Meyer |
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“DANCING BY OUR STARS” Presented by the Bakersfield Jazz Orchestra. Live Big Band Dancing for everyone. All skill levels. Starts on Friday, Jan. 11, 2008 and every Friday therafter. Tickets $20 at the door. Doors open at 6 p.m. 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dance instruction class by Shari Claudette Fortino of the Debonaire School of Ballroom Dancing. 8:00-11:00 p.m. Dance to the Live Big Band sounds of The Bakersfield Jazz Orchestra. West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Waltz, Ballad, Tango, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Rhumba, Bolero, Mambo, Salsa. Proceeds to benefit the Bakersfield Jazz Workshop. Click here for more information.
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