Bored? Tired of the same old stuff? Don't know what to do nor where to go? Well, gee, THERE'S LOTS OF JAZZ IN TOWN!!!!

 

Here is this week's listing of jazz events to help you fill that need for jazz. And don't forget to play our weekly trivia contest below:

  

UPCOMING JAZZ EVENTS/GIGS

 

Bakersfield Jazz Workshop - every Weds., at Le Corusse Rouge, featured artists this month are:  

 

       Kelulu, Mar. 31

 

        Dave Tull, Apr. 7 (Free jazz clinic & performance by this world class drummer / vocalist)

 

Jazz Connection - Every Sat, Imbibe

 

The Groove Factor - Every Thurs., Le Corusse Rouge

 

Kama Ruby and Steve Eisen - Fri., Apr. 2, Metro Galleries

 

Richie Perez - Every Thurs., Cafe Med

 

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Out of Town Jazz Gigs:

 

Nothing to report this week.

 

NOTE: For more details on all of the above gigs, scroll down below past the Jazz Trivia Quiz.

 

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JAZZ TRIVIA:

 

Last week's question:   In the 60's, this pioneer of cool jazz, who also excelled at be-bop and avant garde jazz, recorded an album of duets featuring unusual pairings of various horns. For Jazz Trivia Expert status, who is he and what was the name of the album he recorded?

 

The answers were alto saxophonist Lee Konitz and The Lee Konitz Duets.  Chris Craddock and Paul Cierley were the only two to answer correctly,  thus earning Jazz Trivia Expert status.  Congratulations! 

 

Here is this week's Jazz Trivia Question:

 

He was known to frequent a bar because its jukebox was stocked with country music, whose songs he loved to listen to because of their stories. He once stopped during a drive in the countryside and played a tune for a "bewildered" cow after his friend mentioned that livestock loved music. For Jazz Trivia Expert status, who was he?

 

 In the meantime, check out all the jazz gigs below, support our local jazz musicians, and have a great time listening to jazz! Also, if you have any jazz gigs coming up, just reply to this email and we'll let everyone on our mailing list know about it.

 

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DETAILED INFO ON JAZZ EVENTS/GIGS:

 

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Le Corusse Rouge, 4647 White Lane, Bakersfield, CA (661)834-1611

 

Every Wednesday, The Bakersfield Jazz Workshop is hosted by Le Corusse Rouge. Admission Free (donations appreciated!)

 

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Beginning Jazz Improv class

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM - Featured Artist (see below)

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM - Open Jam Session

 

Mar. 31st -  Kelulu, more info at: www.kelulu.org

 

Apr. 7th - Free Jazz Clinic and Performance - Dave Tull (drummer and vocalist for Chuck Mangione). Performing with Mr. Tull will be local jazz musicians Paul Perez (sax), Steve Eisen (trumpet), Ezekiel Victor (piano), and Glenn Fong (bass).

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Every Thursday,  8:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Admission Free

 

The Groove Factor

 

Check out this tight, new  band, featuring a different line-up every week, drawing from: "C"(vocals), Paul Perez (sax), Steve Eisen (trumpet), Robin Bramlett (bass), Glen Fong (bass), Pat O'Connell (guitar), Mike Montano (guitar),  Jarred Pope (drums), Zanne Zarow (drums), Terry Cano (piano), Zeke Victor (piano), Roy Medina (conga), and others. Performing Smooth Jazz, R&B, Funk, and Soul.  Great music, great musicians, great atmosphere!

 

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Imbibe, 4140 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA

 

Every Saturday, 6 PM - 8 PM

 

Jazz Connection, featuring trumpeter Steve Eisen and friends

 

Come out and enjoy fine wine and cool jazz! More info at: http://imbibewine.com/events/detail.php?id=69

 

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Metro Galleries, 1604 19th St., Bakersfield, CA 93301

 

Fri., Apr. 2, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

 

Kama Ruby (vocals) and Steve Eisen (trumpet)

 

Celebrate Downtown Bakersfield's First Friday event at Metro Galleries

 

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Cafe Med, 4809 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93309, (661) 834-4433  

 

Every Thurs., 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

 

Richie Perez (jazz saxophone)

 

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Special Out of Town Listing Details:

 

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Nothing to report this week.

 

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Interested in becoming a sponsor of the Bakersfield Jazz Workshop (or asking your employer to become one)? For more information please call (661) 444-0853.

 

 

The BJW is pleased to announce the following corporate sponsors:

 

 

Bronze Sponsorship - Chevron Corporation

 

 

Also, if you have or know of a performance not shown here, please contact us at:

 

bakjazzworkshop@lightspeed.net

 

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Interested in becoming a sponsor of the Bakersfield Jazz Workshop (or asking your employer to become one)? For more information call (661) 444-0853.

 

 

The BJW is pleased to announce the following corporate sponsors:

 

Bronze Sponsorship - Chevron Corporation

 

Also, if you have or know of a performance not shown here, please contact us at:

 

bakjazzworkshop@lightspeed.net