Welcome
Bakersfield Jazz Workshop is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Bakersfield, CA, dedicated to jazz music appreciation, education and performance. Our motto is...
Hear it. Learn it. Feel it. Play it.
It's all about the music!
This Tuesday...
9/22 - The Bakersfield Jazz Workshop is excited to celebrate their 20 year anniversary this Tuesday Sept 22, 2026. BJW has continued to go week to week for 20 years, keeping Jazz performance and education alive and well in our community.
The Bakersfield Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Steve Eisen will be the featured ensemble for this special evening, performing 7:30-9:30pm after the 6:30pm 1st session Ensemble Class.
Bakersfield Jazz Orchestra is:
Jim Boccia, Michael Raney, Kris Tiner-Trpts--Tony Aguilar, Omar Murillo-Tbones--Mike Raney, Mark Meyer, Chuck Degan-Sax--
Glen Fong, Tony Rinaldi, Michael Reyes, Ernie Cervantes-Rhythm--
Laura Booker-vocals
Schedule…
6:30–7:30pm - 1st session Ensemble Class
7:30--9:30pm - The Bakersfield Jazz Orchestra (performing)
2026 Upcoming Featured Artists...
September:
9/22-The BJW 20 year Anniversary Celebration! Featuring The Bakersfield Jazz Orchestra (performing 7:30--9:30pm)
9/29-The Martin Mora(sax) Band- Modern Vocal/Jazz/Soul/R&B
Aly Kim - Vocals
Alejando Andrade - Guitar
Jesse Espinoza - Bass
Wyatt Archibald - Drums
Every Tuesday...
Join us at Centro Cali Brewing Co.716 19th Street, Bakersfield, CA.
Free admission. Family-friendly.
Schedule (subject to change for special events/clinics)
6:30 - jazz ensemble class
7:30 - featured artist/ensemble
8:30 - open jazz jam session