The Bakersfield Jazz Workshop will be presenting two featured artists this Wednesday night at Le Corusse Rouge.
Appearing first at 7:30 PM will be The Jay Smith Trio, featuring Jay Smith (piano), Shawn Patrick Smith (drums), and Jay Jay Hicks (electric bass). Jay Smith and Shawn Smith are both instructors for the BJW's Beginning Jazz Improv class. Their students and local jazz fans now have a chance to see them in action together, along with bassist Hicks, whose rare appearances at the BJW are always welcomed with great enthusiasm.
Next at 8 PM will be a new band making its first ever appearance at the BJW, Kelulu, consisting of Jorge Urbina (guitar/latin percussion), Noel Hernandez (Guitar/vocals/auxiliary), Armando Arambula (bass/keyboards), Alex Lopez (latin percussion/turntables), and Jay Smith (piano/keys/synth).
Named after a legendary and mysterious figure from Latin American and Spanish folklore, their sound is a blend of Latin Jazz, Flamenco, Bembe, Afro-Cuban and Puerto Rican Son, Huapango, and eclectic genres of modern Rock.
For more info on Jay Smith or Kelulu, check out:
http://www.myspace.com/themodernjazztrio
http://www.myspace.com/jaysmithgroup , or call (661)900-9887 for more info.
Remember, the BJW workshop format is:
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Beginning Jazz Improv class
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM - Featured Artist
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM - Open Jam Session
Be sure to bring your own Fake / Real book, charts in your own keys, and music stand if you want to participate in either the improv class or the jam session. Check in with Steve Eisen if you want to participate.
Le Corusse Rouge is located at 4647 White Lane, Bakersfield, CA.
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