Jazz Orchestra

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.

Previous members of the BJO have included:

• 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)
• Terry Cano (piano)
• Lawanda Smith (vocals)

Bakersfield Jazz Orchestra gallery