Dave Johnson is everybody's choice when a great guitar sound is needed. A printer and graphic artist by trade, his guitar playing seems effortless. He is much sought after by many other musicians for playing engagements.
David Duthie is well-known in jazz circles in Portland. His strong rhythm and melodic bass solos are legendary amongst other jazz musicians. All will tell you that he's a delight to play with.
Wayne Travillion is the leader of CCJB and plays cornet, his 3rd instrument after trombone and tuba. A former educator, he has led several groups, both here and in Hawaii.
Band Bios
Jack Dawes has drummed for every trad group in the state at some
time. Retired from real estate appraising, Jack is in demand for playing.
He is a co-host at the Tuesday session at Libbie’s in Milwaukie.
Hank Dougherty is the dean of the trad jazz banjo players in the Northwest. He has played regularly with several well-known bands and has an outstanding reputation both as a musician and as a great guy.
Garry Powell moved to Oregon from Hawaii where he played with the popular John Norris band. He plays traditional tailgate trombone from the jazz era. He is a retired engineer and a trad vocalist of the purest form.