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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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Next Concert - COMING SOON
 Concert will be at Franklin Jr. High in Room 148

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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
Sign Up for the Email Newsletter Here!

Meet the Band

Trumpets
  • Doug Bown
  • Karyn Jones
  • Tony Garmot 

Trombones
  • John Kendeigh
  • Bob McElderry
  • Carl Johnson  
Saxophones
  • Bob Start
  • Julie Murphy
  • Zachary Valentine
  • Carolyn Small
​Rhythm ​
  • Bryan Martens
  • Robert (Bob) Stinson
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September, October 2021 Concerts

September 2021

October 2021

November, December 2021 Concerts

November 2021

December 2021 - Come Back Later

January & February 2022
March and April 2022
May 2022 and October 2022
Holiday Concert December 2022 and January 2023 
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