CJS Quintet at Blue Guitar @ Arroyo Seco Golf Course

CJS Quintet synthesizes the hard bop East Coast aesthetic with their unique West Coast musical experiences to create a distinctive voice: a cohesive and unyielding approach that combines heartfelt tales with passion. The band consists of Chuck Johnson on Saxaphones, James Smith on Trumpet, Koji Ono on Piano, Curtis Robertson, Jr. on Acoustic Bass, and Keita Akutsu on Drums. These five artists come together to share their joy in performing a melting pot of classic jazz and bringing soul to modern music. “Hard driving bebop…leavened with soulful blues.” —Don Heckman, Los Angeles Times
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CJS Quintet synthesizes the hard bop East Coast aesthetic with their unique West Coast musical experiences to create a distinctive voice: a cohesive and unyielding approach that combines heartfelt tales with passion. The band consists of Chuck Johnson on Saxaphones, James Smith on Trumpet, Koji Ono on Piano, Curtis Robertson, Jr. on Acoustic Bass, and Keita Akutsu on Drums. These five artists come together to share their joy in performing a melting pot of classic jazz and bringing soul to modern music. “Hard driving bebop…leavened with soulful blues.” —Don Heckman, Los Angeles Times

Adjacent to the Blue Guitar room is the Arroyo Seco Grill which has food, wine, and full bar. Or you can bring your own bottle for a $10 corkage fee. Showtime is 7:30pm, doors open 30 minutes prior.

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