06/13/2026
This Tuesday (June 16) join us at Bakersfield Jazz Workshop for a special reunion concert set featuring Studio O Rhythm Section.
Mike O’Hearn explains: “It’s a reunion night! Around 2014, we connected with (the inimitable) Mark Wayne Hall to begin our journey into jazz. Mark played anything and everything we asked him to. We slowly expanded beyond jazz into multiple genres and he added his guitar to our trio and we all got better together. After about a decade, he opted to slow down. But with a gentle nudge and a little encouragement, he’s gonna step out of retirement for another gig with us. In honor of that, we’re going to be playing a number of our favorite songs from those early years. I hope you can join us. It’s going to be a special time.”
Studio O will be joined by trombonist Izzy Foster on a few songs, and they will also a perform mini-tribute to Diana Krall.
The Phoenix at Sundale Country Club
6218 Sundale Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Schedule…
6:30-7:30 pm - Ensemble Class
7:30-8:30 pm - Concert: Studio O Rhythm Section Reunion
8:30-9:30 pm - Open Jazz Jam Session
(Please observe proper concert etiquette during entire program.)
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