JJQ: Band photos

JJQ: The Just Jazz Quintet -- Straight-ahead contemporary jazz

Below are candid snapshots of the JJQ:

     Ron Holleman on flugelhorn and trumpet
     Matthew Arau on saxophones
     Chuck Landgraf on drums
     Ken Wacker on bass
     Bob Montgomery on piano
         (or before 2007: Brandy Herbert on guitar,
         or Dale Ness on piano)

plus a few additions or substitutes.

Thanks to everyone who let us display their pictures. Clicking on the photos will show larger versions.

This is Page 1 and shows photos from 2005 to the present.
Page 2 shows photos from 2002-2004.

The JJQ plays for private events too. Here they are in December 2009 at Intel Corp.'s annual Christmas party in Fort Collins, introduced by Connie Wilson of Intel.

The JJQ plays for Happy Hour at Avo's (Avogadro's Number) in Fort Collins, CO, the third Friday of each month.
In the summer when the weather is nice, they play on the outdoor stage in Avo's great patio. Here they are in September 2007.

Photos by Carol Van Natta.

The JJQ plays at a variety of venues around Northern Colorado. For instance, here they are in December 2006 livening up the New Year's Eve party at Western Ridge Restaurant in Livermore. (As you can see, John Wayne sat in.)

Photos by Alan Horwitz.

The JJQ held its first CD Release Party at Avo's on November 12, 2006, and the whole band was there ("all six members of the quintet"). This was one of those rare times when Dale and Brandy got to play together, and everyone sounded wonderful.
The first set showcased material from the new CD. In the last set, friends joined the mix, including frequent substitute Gary Bruner on sax and Mark Manges on trumpet.

Photos by Rocke Verser.

The JJQ has been playing on Avo's patio in the summer for years. Before there was a stage there, they played in the little gazebo. These photos were taken in June 2006. Gary Bruner was subbing for Matthew at this gig, and John Leisenring sat in on trombone.

Photos by Rocke Verser.

These photos were taken at a typical indoor Third Friday gig at Avo's in July 2005. As usual, the band and its enthusiastic fans had a great time and some of the fans brought their kids. You're never too young to be a jazz fan!

Photos by Jack Rice.

For 2002-2004 snapshots, see Page 2 of Photos