CJ - Originally from Muskegon, Michigan, Charles C. Johnson, III is a versatile bassist, music conductor and bandleader who performs and excels in numerous music genres. Charles is the founder of Kw’est Productions which promotes and produces live entertainment and jazz performances. C.J. is a classical jazz bassist and has performed with many music masters including ten-time Grammy winner Bobby McFerrin, nine-time Grammy winner Janis Siegel of Manhattan Transfer, internationally celebrated jazz vocalist Mark Murphy, noted folk singer/songwriter Kate Campbell and Dove Award winning Inspirational songwriter and musician Michael Card. As Production Manager for Best of Jazz & Savoir Faire Productions he produced shows for jazz saxophonist Art Porter, Jr., band-leading guitarist Rohn Lawrence and legendary jazz pianist Joe Sample among others. He continues to be a much sought after session musician. His work appears on nine different recording projects ranging from gospel to jazz.