Here is this week's listing of jazz events in the Bakersfield area:
UPCOMING JAZZ EVENTS/GIGS
Bakersfield Jazz Workshop - every Weds., at Le Corusse Rouge, featured artists this month are:
Kris Tiner, Feb. 10
Johnny Blue, Richie Perez, and the Jazz All Stars, Feb. 17
Laura May Booker, Feb. 24
Jazz Connection - Every Sat, Imbibe
The Groove Factor - Every Thurs., Le Corusse Rouge
Richie Perez - Every Thurs. and Feb 14, Cafe Med; Feb. 6 & 20, Crest Bar & Grill
Chris Botti, Feb. 18, Fox Theater <----------NOTE!!!!!!
Southside Chicago Seven, Feb. 19, Bell Tower Club; March 6, Kern City Town Hall (also, see below for Fresno gig)
Ingrid Jensen and the CSUB Jazz Ensemble, Fri, Mar. 12, CSUB Dore Theater
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Out of Town Jazz Gigs:
Southside Chicago Seven, Mar. 14, Fresno Dixieland Society, Radisson Hotel, Fresno, CA
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 we asked you to name the jazz giant and his famous tune that started out as background music for a cologne ad. The composer was Herbie Hancock and the tune was Maiden Voyage. Marlene Mudge and Jeff Rosbrugh were the first two to answer correctly, thus earning Jazz Trivia Expert status. Honorable Mention goes to Chris Craddock for also answering correctly. Congratulations!
Here is this week's Jazz Trivia Question:
This jazz musician convinced his high school to allow him to complete his senior year at a community college in Oregon because he wanted to play jazz gigs in Portland at night. For Jazz Trivia Expert status, can you name this jazz star and the community college he attended?
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 address 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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Fox Theater, 2001 H Street, Bakersfield, CA, ticket info: 661.324.1369 or www.vallitix.com
Thursday, Feb. 18th, 661-324-1369, Doors open at 7:00 PM.
Chris Botti
A contemporary jazz giant comes to Bakersfield for one night only!
"...Since the release of his 2004 critically acclaimed CD When I Fall In Love, Chris Botti has become the largest selling American jazz instrumental artist. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music and his ongoing association with PBS has led to four #1 Jazz Albums, as well as multiple Gold, Platinum & Grammy Awards.
Over the past three decades, he has recorded and performed with the best in music; including Frank Sinatra, Sting, Josh Groban, Michael Buble, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, John Mayer, Andrea Bocelli, Joshua Bell and Aerosmith's own Steven Tyler.
Hitting the road for 250 plus days per year, Chris and his incredible band have performed with many of the finest symphonies, at some of the world's most prestigious venues, including performances at the World Series and Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony." (Ref: www.chrisbotti.com)
Will call tickets are available for pick up at the Fox Theater Monday - Friday 10-6pm. Light refreshments, soda and alcohol and available for purchase, No outside food or beverage allowed. No cameras/video allowed.
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Le Corusse Rouge, 4647 White Lane, Bakersfield, CA (661)834-1611
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), Jared 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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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
Feb. 10th - Kris Tiner (trumpet), featuring music by Thelonious Monk, with Jim Scully (guitar), Glen Fong (bass), and Brian Palla (drums)
Feb. 17th - Johnny Blue (piano), Richie Perez (sax), and the Jazz All-Stars - Johnny Blue and Richie Perez have been playing hip jazz throughout our area for decades. When folks think jazz in Bakersfield they think of these two men. Pat Frase (drums) will be driving the group with his straight ahead swing.
Feb. 24th - Laura May Booker (vocals) - If you want to see / hear someone who personifies jazz, you don't want to miss Laura's first appearance as the BJW's Featured Artist. A huge jazz voice from a tiny package!
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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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Bell Tower Club, 1200 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA
Feb. 19th, a special Mardi Gras fundraiser for the Bakersfield Art Association. 7 PM -11:00 PM. Admission: $75, For Tickets and info contact 343-3333.
Southside Chicago Seven - dixieland and traditional jazz
For more info, visit: http://www.mardigrasgala.com/
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Kern City Town Hall, 1003 Pebble Beach Drive, Bakersfield, CA
Mar. 6, Laff a Lot Mardi Gras, 7:00 PM -10:00 PM. Admission: $10.00. Reservations at 398-5590 or 832-5354.
Southside Chicago Seven - dixieland and traditional jazz
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Cafe Med, 4809 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93309, (661) 834-4433
Every Thurs., 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM; plus, Feb. 14, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Richie Perez (jazz saxophone)
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Crest Bar & Grill, 5025 Wible Road, Bakersfield, CA 93313, (661) 833-9998.
Sat, Feb. 6 and Feb 20, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Richie Perez (jazz saxophone)
For more info: http://www.bakersfieldrvresort.com .
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Dore Theatre, CSUB, 9001 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA
CSUB's Legends of Jazz Series, General Admission: $18; Seniors/Alumni/Faculty/Staff $12; CSUB Students FREE, All Other Students $8, Children under 12 Free
Fri, Mar. 12, 8 PM, Jazz Jam with Ingrid jensen and the CSUB Jazz Ensemble.
She came to fame as the featured trumpet soloist for the Grammy winning Maria Schneider Orchestra and has been in the top five of the Downbeat Critic polls in the Talent Deserving Wider Recognition category for 6 consecutive years. She is a winner of the Canadian Juno Award and the Jazz Journalist Association Award in New York.
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Special Out of Town Listing Details:
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Southside Chicago Seven:
Mar. 14, Fresno Dixieland Society, 1 PM - 5 PM, Radisson Hotel, Fresno, CA
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