Hear it! Learn it! Play it! It’s all about the music!
We hope everyone has some time to join us this Wednesday, Feb. 22, for our next Bakersfield Jazz Workshop at Le Corusse Rouge! This week we are kicking off with the first of our FREE BJW Clinic/Concert series for 2012. Atlantic Records recording artist Thelma Jones will be performing. Thelma will be backed up by pianist Terry Cano and students from the Bakersfield Jazz Workshop. For more info, check our Announcements page.
Please get there early for a good seat as our clinic/concerts fill up quickly!
The format for the workshop this week is:
There will be no Beginning Jazz Improv class this week.
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM: Clinic/Concert with Atlantic Records recording Artist Thelma Jones!
February 2012
Feb. 29 – The CSUB Small Group Jazz Ensemble, directed by CSUB Music Professor Jim Scully
NEWS
The response to our new format for the Beginning Jazz Improv class (see below for more info) has been terrific. So much so, that we are seeking volunteers to help us with set-up, assist during the class, and breakdown to help us ensure that the Featured Artist and Jam Session sets get started with minimal delays. If you’re interested, let us know or call Steve Eisen at the number below. Thanks for your help with our mission to promote jazz education and live music in Bakersfield!
As noted above, we’ve changed the format of our Beginning Jazz Improv class. The goal of the class will be to offer and promote a structured sense on improv education within a jazz ensemble (big band) setting. We’ll be teaching the importance of style, technique, and blend from the Masters such as Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and Glen Miller.
This is a great opportunity for music students and musicians to learn, improve, and play jazz in a group setting, before a live audience.
Led by our CEO, Steve Eisen, who has years of experience teaching and leading jazz ensembles, the class is open to all ages. All we ask is that you can meet the basic requirements of being able to play your instrument, with basic fundamental technique and knowledge.
We’re looking for people who can play:
Trumpets
Trombones
Alto sax
Tenor sax
Baritone sax
Piano
Bass Guitar
Guitar
Drums
*piano,drums, bass amp, and guitar amp will be furnished. Please bring a music stand if you have one.
For more information, check our website’s home page, our BJW Blog, or call Steve at 661.444.0853.
VIDEOS, VIDEOS, VIDEOS!!!
We’ve posted lots of videos from our benefit concerts, our weekly workshops, and other jazz gigs from around town. If you haven’t seen them yet, you can find many of them at the following link: www.youtube.com/user/maccifj When you get to that page, you’ll find a link to several videos associated with the Bakersfield Jazz Workshop – our weekly events and annual benefit concerts. Additionally, the page has videos of jazz performances elsewhere in Bakersfield. Note that you can also access this page by clicking the YouTube icon on our website’s home page.
We also sometimes have video links from recent workshop appearances and elsewhere posted on our Facebook fan page. Check it out to see what you’re missing!
Just a reminder to you all: The BJW is a non-profit 501c corporation staffed entirely by volunteers. No one who helps run our normal, weekly workshops, including the performers, gets paid. To help us with our expenses, the purchase of equipment, to provide free clinics (& pay those musicians), and scholarships, we depend upon your donations. We sure would appreciate it if you can make a small donation to our tip jar before you leave the workshop. (Your donation may be tax deductible – check with your tax advisor.)
Additionally, you may want to check with your employer to see if they have a Corporate program to support the arts and if they might be interested in becoming a BJW sponsor. For example, many corporations have programs by which they match donations made by its employees.
We have big plans for programs and activities for the workshop, but, we need funding (and people – see below) to get them off the ground! Please help!
VOLUNTEERS
NOTE!!!!!!: We are always looking for new volunteers. If you have the time, energy, and willingness, let us know – we’ll find something for you to do and you can then tell your friends how you get to hang out with all of these cool jazz musicians! We are particularly looking for volunteers who would like to help with our weekly workshop (set-up/break down, front desk, and jam sessions), our website, and our newsletters. In fact, we have an immediate need for someone to help out with the website and newsletters. If you are interested in volunteering, here’s a chance for you! Just check with Frank or Steve, reply using the contact link above, or send an email to us at bakjazzworkshop@lightspeed.net.
Thanks for all of your support!
SOCIAL NETWORKS
You can find us online at the following social networks and websites:
MORE INFO
Want to learn more about the BJW? Watch Steve Eisen, founder/director/CEO of the BJW explain what it’s all about at this link:
Jazz Workshop Promo
Interested in becoming a sponsor of the Bakersfield Jazz Workshop (or asking your employer to become one)? For more information please visit our BJW Friends and Supporters page or call (661) 444-0853. You can also use the contact link above or send an email to us at bakjazzworkshop@lightspeed.net.
