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 - February 20th - 2-4 PM
 Concert will be at Franklin Jr. High in the big hall on the northwest corner of the school complex
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
  • Bob McElderry
  • Carl Johnson  
Saxophones
  • Bob Start
  • Julie Murphy
  • Zachary Valentine
  • Carolyn Small
​Rhythm ​
  • Bryan Martens
  • Robert (Bob) Stinson
September, October 2021 Concerts

September 2021

October 2021
November, December 2021 Concerts

November 2021

December 2021 - Come Back Later