Kern County is home to a talented and diverse mix of musicians. The Arts Council of Kern, with support from the James Irvine Foundation and other sponsors, auditioned 39 of the top applicants to take part in the Best of Kern Concert Tour. On this year-long journey, the musicians will play local venues and be professionally recorded and filmed for a documentary. It’s a chance for Kern County to celebrate its richness of regional music, as well as introduce musicians to venues, promoters and new audiences.

Best of Kern Concert Tour "The Bakersfield Jazz Jam" Concert @ BHNA
First act:
Jay Smith: Piano
Jonathan Martinez: Drums
Nathan Martinez: Bass
...Second act:
Lawanda Smith, Vocals
Doug Davis, Piano
Isaiah Morfin, Saxophone
Barber Honda Concert Series - FREE Admission @ Bright House Networks Amphitheatre at The Park at River Walk, 11200 Stockdale Hwy; Bring a picknic, blankets, or lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of jazz under the stars. Alcohol permitted with consumption permit for $1 purchased onsite - no glass containers, please. Additional info @ 661.852.7300.