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Jazz Under the Stars Lineup Announced

KCCK's Summer Concert Series Celebrates 25 Years!

KCCK has announced the 25th anniversary Jazz Under The Stars lineup. We're celebrating our silver anniversary year in style with five great concerts. As always, Jazz Under the Stars is held Thursday evenings in August at Noelridge Park in northeast Cedar Rapids.

August 2 - The Fez
August 9 - The Johnny Kilowatt Band featuring Gloria Hardiman
August 16 - Elsie Parker and The Poor People of Paris
August 23 - Equilateral
August 30 - Jazz Under The Stars 25th Anniversary Celebration with the Farewell Performance of Orquesta Alto Maiz

Concerts start at 7 p.m.

KCCK Wins Another Award

Clean Up Your Act Cited by IBNA

KCCK's Clean Up Your Act took first place in the Iowa Broadcast News Association's 2012 News Awards Contest in the In-Depth/Series category for expanded reports or series that provide background and understanding of a specific news event or issue. Produced by George Dorman since 1991, Clean Up Your Act highlights the need for energy conservation and other environmental issues. It airs weekdays at 6:35 a.m. and 3:35 p.m. Saturday at 9:20 a.m. and Sunday at 8:20 a.m. Listen to Clean Up Your Act podcasts. IBNA is a non-profit corporation of radio-TV news directors, reporters, producers, public relations professionals and others from Iowa and its adjacent states.

Spring Fund Drive

On Air Campaign Ends; Not Too Late To Pledge

KCCK's On-Air Spring Membership Drive has concluded. Listeners have pledged $47,000 so far. And, it's not too late to make a pledge on line. All Spring 2012 contributors will receive a free MP3 download from Iowa City West grad and "Next Generation Jazz Great" Gabe Medd. Renewing members at $10 a month receive our newest "Peace, Love, Jazz" T-Shirt! As a "Welcome to KCCK" gift, new members will get the $120 gift -- Wes Montgomery's "Echoes of Indiana Avenue" CD -- with a $75 donation. Make a pledge by calling 800-373-KCCK (5225) or pledge on line.

I.C. Jazz Festival Lineup Announced

Mahogany, Heath Brothers, Motian Tribute Band Will Headline

Kevin Mahogany, the Heath Brothers and a Paul Motian Tribute Band will headline the 2012 Iowa City Jazz Festival June 29-July 1 in downtown Iowa City. Mahogany will sing with an Iowa All-Star big band Friday, June 29. Jazz legends Jimmy and Tootie Heath will appear with the current incarnation of the Heath Brothers. Drummer Matt Wilson will close out the Festival with Mumbo Jumbo, a Paul Motian tribute band. Motian passed away last winter. The three-day festival will feature an eclectic lineup of national, regional and local groups on four stages. KCCK will once again broadcast the all of the mainstage performances. Click here for the full schedule. Click here for more information.

Kennedy Senior Wins Jazz Art Contest

Whitney Jungjohann's Design Will Appear on CD Cover

Whitney Jungjohann, a senior at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, has been chosen as the winner of the Corridor Jazz Project CD Cover design. Jungjohann will receive a $100 cash prize from KCCK and her design will adorn the cover of the Corridor Jazz Project CD -- a compilation of recordings from the top jazz bands from Jefferson, Kennedy, Prairie, Xavier and Washington High Schools in Cedar Rapids, Linn Mar, Marion, and City and West High Schools in Iowa City. Corridor Jazz Project CDs, along with tickets for the April 3 CD Release Concert go on sale Feb. 15. (More...)

Top 88 of 2011

Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke and Lenny White's "Forever" CD was the most-played on KCCK during 2011. The New Gary Burton Quartet's "Common Ground" was the second most-popular on our airwaves last year. "Sophisticated Ladies" by Charlie Haden and Quartet West came in third. Cassius Goens' "Transition" was Number-88. You can purchase all 88 CDs through Amazon.com and a portion of your purchase will go to support KCCK. Just click on (Purchase) next to the title of each CD. Click here to see the entire list.

KCCK Producers Choose Top 10s of 2011

KCCK's music producers have each chosen their 10 favorite jazz, smooth jazz and blues releases from 2011. Their top choices range from Bill Allred to Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, The New Gary Burton Quartet, Warren Haynes, Adam Kolker and Bob Baldwin. Click here to see their choices.

Donate Your Used Car to KCCK

Receive a deduction on your tax return

Thinking about selling your car, boat, motorcycle, truck, or other vehicle? Donate it to KCCK instead! Take part in our Vehicle Donation Program and support the radio programs you love on KCCK and receive a tax deduction when you itemize your return. Click here for more details about this exciting new program or call 877-883-KCCK (5225).

Shop in the KCCK On-Line Store

Station Merchandise and CDs Available On-Line

You can support KCCK by purchasing great jazz music or merchandise. KCCK's online store is up and running. Purchase CDs -- including the latest Corridor Jazz Project CD -- Got Jazz? T-shirts in both men's and women's styles, coffee mugs and much more. You can also purchase tickets for various KCCK events. There's something for every jazz lover. All proceeds from on-line store sales go to support KCCK. Click here to browse through the KCCK Store's inventory.

KCCK on Android

Download Jazz 88.3 and the Iowa Channel in the App Market

You have a great jazz station in your pocket! You can listen to KCCK on your smartphone as well as your radio. Download and listen to KCCK with our apps for iPhone or for Android. Just search for KCCK in your iPhone App Store or the Android Market. Our webcast also works with many other phones and portable media players, as well as desktops and laptops. Instructions are available on our home page at kcck.org. Just click on "Listen Now" for links to KCCK's live internet audio stream.

Weekend Shows Rebroadcast

Hear Your Favorite Weekend Show During the Week

KCCK gives you a chance to catch your favorite weekend programs a second time. We're offering a rebroadcast of Jazz Corner of the World, Gentle Jazz and Smooth Brunch Weekday evenings. Hear the previous weekend's Jazz Corner of the World Monday evenings at 7, Gentle Jazz Tuesdays at 7 and the Smooth Brunch right after the Wednesday Special. Perfect if your schedule doesn't allow you to listen on the weekend or you just want to enjoy a show again. Join Craig Kessler, Bob Naujoks, Ron Adkins and Doug Jackson live on the weekends or weekday evenings.