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CJC Hall of Fame

Bobby Dawson, Next Generation, & Special Recognition Awards

Bobby Dawson Award
​Named after a local bass player who enjoyed watching our young musicians jam, this award recognizes the growth of students who attend CJC monthly jam session. 

Name

Instrument

Year

David harper

guitar

2022

Marvin Truong

Saxophone

2021

Spencer Paulsen

Bass

2021

Alayna Ringsby

Piano

2019

Oliva Lauber

Saxophone

2017

Sophie Roberts

Bass

2017

Davis Dalton

Trumpet

2016

Taylor Igram

Saxophone

2015

Hannah Marks

Bass

2014

Ross Clowser

Guitar

2013

Nathan Sparks

Trumpet/Piano

2012

Zach Stoll

Drums

2011

Alec Packer

Saxophone

2010

Ben Poppen

Drums

2009

Dave Ferneau

Trombone

2008

Paige Sanders

Drums

2007

Patrick Noonan

Drums

2006

Andy Poppen

Saxophone

2005

 

Special Recognition Certificate
​The following musicians, educators and promoters have received Certificates of Recognition for their contributions to the vitality of the Des Moines jazz scene. 

Name

Role/Instrument

Year

The cave dsm

venue

2022

Nick rueckert

Piano

2022

Franklin junior high

venue

2022

Daniel Stevenson

Clarinet

2021

Betsy Hickok and Ron Roberts

vocals and guitar

2021

NOLA Jazz Band

Band

2019

Dave Williams

Trumpet

2019

Louie’s Wine Dive

Venue

2018

Jazzman Joe Lynch

Videographer

2018

Joel Poppen

Trumpet/Educator

2018

Noce Jazz Cabaret

Venue

2017

Bryan Schumacker

Saxophone

2017

John Benoit

Trombone/Educator

2016

Des Moines Social Club

Venue

2016

Dave Rezek

Trumpet/Educator

2015

Turner Jazz Center Orchestra

Band

2015

Paul Bridson

Trombone

2014

Fred Gazzo

Singer

2014

CJC Big Band

Band

2013

Lauren Johnson

Bass

2013

John Kizilarmut

Drums

2013

David Altemeier

Bass/Educator

2012

Linda Bisignano/Chuck’s Restaurant

Venue

2012

Tina Haase-Findlay

Singer

2012

Civic Music Association

Organization

2011

Dave Puffett

Saxophone

2011

Jason Danielson

Piano

2010

Michael Swanger

Reporter/Publisher

2010

John Morgan

Saxophonist/Bandleader

2009

The Talerico Family/Sam & Gabes

Venue

2009

KFMG-Radio

Radio

2008

Dave Kobberdahl

Trumpet/Educator

2008

Wayne Page

Saxophone

2008

Rob Messer

Drums

2007

Paul Micich

Electronic Valve Instrument (EVI)

2007

Janey Hooper

Singer/Piano

2006

Don Jaques

Saxophone

2006

Java Joe’s Coffee House

Venue

2006

Steve Charlson

Bass

2005

Metro Arts Alliance/Jazz In July

Organization

2005

Scott Davis

Trumpet/Educator

2004

George Fletcher

Photographer

2004

Phyllis Leaverton

Former CJC Executive Director

2004

Des Moines Big Band

Band

2003

Pete Simonsen

Drums

2003

Curtis Snook/Iowa Public Radio

Radio

2003

Julius Brooks

Saxophone

2002

Tom Lane

Saxophone

2002

West Des Moines Dixieland Band

Band

2002

Mel Harper

Venue owner (various)

2001

Susie Miget

Bass/Educator

2001

Sam Salomone

Organ

2001

 

Next Generation Award
The following musicians represented up and coming players who were performing on the local scene at the time of their award.

Name

Instrument

Year

Zane Gedler

drums

2022

Antonio garza

trumpet

2021

Nic Addelia

Drums

2019

Alayna Ringsby

Piano

2019

Aaron Ehrlich

Saxophones

2018

Robert Espe

Saxophone/Violin

2017

Austin Brown

Guitar

2016

Ben Chappell

Guitar

2015

Brooke Peters

Bass

2014

Eric Krieger

Bass

2013

Nick Leo

Piano

2012

 

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