BC Jazz plays the music of Sun Ran
Omar Oseguera, Photo and Multimedia Editor
November 15, 2012
The Bakersfield College Jazz Ensemble performed songs from Sun Ra on Nov. 1 in the Fireside Room. The late Sun Ra was a composer, self-proclaimed extra-terrestrial, and an innovator. Ra’s music has influenced musicians beyond the jazz realm and his own compositions broke boundaries by implementing... Read more »
Denson performs ‘Secret World’ at Metro galleries
Omar Oseguera, Photo and Multimedia Editor
September 19, 2012
On Sept. 9, local jazz label Epigraph Records and Metro Galleries brought out world-renowned bassist Jeff Denson, who performed songs from his album “Secret World,” which was entirely composed by Denson. Trumpeter Ralph Alessi, pianist Florian Weber, and drummer Gerald Cleaver accompanied Denson... Read more »
Jazz class performs in free speech area
Patricia Rocha, Copy Editor
May 2, 2012
Every semester, the Bakersfield College beginning jazz dance class takes their moves out of the dance room to show off what they’ve learned to their peers. Dance teacher Eve-Lyne Thomas said this year’s dance was the hardest she’s ever choreographed, but her class was ready for it. “It was a... Read more »
Jazz trio’s first show a hit
Nicholas Sparling, Reporter
March 28, 2012
The Metro Gallery played host to a four-fold jazz show March 15 headlined by the Nakatani Gong Orchestra. The show was recorded for release on vinyl sometime in the near future. The show was opened by a free jazz trio featuring Kris Tiner on trumpet, Motoko Honda sitting in for Jeremy Drake on the piano,... Read more »
Tiner’s musical talents exist beyond BC campus
Breanna Fields, Reporter
March 14, 2012
Bakersfield College music instructor and critically acclaimed jazz trumpeter Kris Tiner does a lot more than grade papers in his spare time. When he’s not teaching music appreciation or directing the jazz ensemble, Tiner is involved in a number of projects including Tin/Bag, a duo with guitarist Mike... Read more »
Holy Beast makes a connection with music
Martin Chang, Opinions Editor
March 14, 2012
Holy Beast, a local band from Bakersfield, plays a unique a blend of soul, punk and R&B built on the special chemistry that they all share. Alejandro Tuesta, the drummer; Chanell Hall, the lead singer; Edy Hernandez, the guitarist; and Carlos Contreras, the bassist; all met by answering a Craigslist... Read more »
BC ensemble plays classics
Tyler McGinty, Opinions Editor
November 16, 2011
It may not have been filled with people in black turtlenecks, and hardly anyone was snapping their fingers, but the recital hall in the Fine Arts building turned into a jazz club that night. On Nov. 5, Bakersfield College’s Jazz Ensemble performed some classics from jazz history including Miles Davis,... Read more »
