The CJC Big Band

For more than 20 years, this volunteer big band has been playing a wide range of jazz music and big band classics. Weekly rehearsals prepare the band for their monthly concerts held on the third Sunday of every month at Java Joe’s in downtown Des Moines.

The band plays everything from Count Basie to Stan Kenton and new and original music. They also share the stage with guest soloists. If you’re fan of big band jazz, these free monthly concerts are a must see!
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Live Concert Stream - 10/18/2020       (Can't see it? Watch on Vimeo here)

Upcoming Shows

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Concerts Details:
  • 2:00 - 4:00 PM on Sundays
  • 3rd Sunday of the Month from September through May
  • Free to Attend 
  • Concerts at Franklin Junior High
    • ​Plenty of room for social distancing
You can join the email mailing list to get a newsletter reminder before our concerts and learn some of the behind the scenes information for the upcoming concert

Meet the Band

Trumpets
  • Doug Bown
  • Karyn Jones
  • Tony Garmot 

Trombones
  • John Kendeigh
  • John Sens
  • Bob McElderry
  • Carl Johnson
  • Clayton Murphy
 
Saxophones
  • Bob Start
  • Julie Murphy
  • Zachary Valentine
  • Carolyn Small
​Rhythm ​
  • Adam Latham
  • Bryan Martens
  • Robert (Bob) Stinson