The group is composed of Howard Alden, Jimmy Bruno, and Frank Vignola. The current CJGC, inspired by the original founder Carl Jefferson, began practicing together in March 1995 in Philadelphia and a few short months later cut their first record. These three jazz artists are now considered to be the best of the current jazz guitarists worldwide.
Critics describe their ensemble work as outstanding and the solos as excellent.
By 1982 he was recording with such artists as Joe Williams and Woody Herman. He began playing with the CJGC in the late 1980s. He also began playing as a child, finding inspiration from his father, Jimmy Bruno, Sr., who was a former guitarist for Nat King Cole. He began his professional career at 19, touring with drummer Buddy Rich. Frank Vignola, bringing to the group the richness of the acoustic guitar, has had a varied musical career.