About BJW

Every Tuesday, BJW holds a workshop, open to the public, consisting of a beginner jazz ensemble class, a featured artist concert, and an open jam session. Free admission. Family-friendly.

We rely on voluntary donations from attendees, businesses, venues and other community organizations. These donations may be tax-deductible (consult your tax advisor). 

Workshop attendees can drop a donation in the "tip jar" that is passed around each week. Local businesses and community organizations can make donations in person at the workshop, online below, or by mail. Our 2025 scholarship program was supported in part by a grant from the Arts Council of Kern, and through contributions from our attendees and participants.

Another convenient way to donate is to setup a recurring monthly donation online!

You can donate online right here: 

If you plan to participate in the open jam session, please read these guidelines, intended to make for a smooth, orderly and enjoyable session.

 Please respect our hosts, our musicians, our audience and the music by observing the existing Sundale dress code, as follows:

• For gentlemen, dress suits, dress shirts with dress slacks, jackets and ties are recommended but not required. Knit or casual shirts with collars. Shirts must be tucked in. Collared Hawaiian type shirts untucked, if designed as such. No shorts or flip-flops. No ball caps. Appropriate denim (not faded or bleached, baggy, dirty, torn or tattered) is acceptable. Denim with writing, slogans of any kind or excessive embellishments is not permitted.
• For ladies, pant suits or business suits, dresses, skirts, and casual slacks are acceptable

If you need more information or would like to contact us directly, follow the link below.