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Brian Carlson The Yuma Jazz Company was originally formed for a concert series at St. Paul's Cultural Center in 2002. The group moved on from there to present several successful concert series and perform at many public and private events (see "Past Events" on our Events page). Shades After Dark, the quintet's debut album, was recorded in November of 2004, and has been reviewed positively by national publications and aired extensively on KAWC FM and KYMA TV. The group's second CD 95 North was recorded in September / October 2006 and is now available online and at events.

The YJC quintet continues to thoroughly enjoy playing together. This is due in part to the personalities of the musicians as well as the group's ability to keep its music fresh by maintaining an improvization-centered philosophy while keeping performances audience friendly.

Personnel:
Steven Hennig - trumpet, flugelhorn
Brian Carlson - tenor, alto saxophone
Carl Posch - guitar
Jon Knudtson - bass
Brandon Coz - drums

Carl Posch

YJC has also had the good fortune to perform with other fine musicians when the opportunity has arisen, including:

Jimmy Griffin - piano
Pete Pancrazi - guitar
Jason Arviso - guitar
Bryan Stewart - trumpet
David Shaffer - saxes
Jessica Coz - trombone
Ryland Croutch - drums
Robby Carrillo - drums
Wayne Jones - bass
Mark Flint - bass & guitar
Steve Embry - piano
John Olin - piano