The KCCK Featured Album for May is “Dig It!” from 3 Dawgs and a Bone. This is the debut recording for this Eastern Iowa ensemble, who have been performing together since 2015. The lineup includes guitarist Steve Grismore and drummer James Dreier, both retired jazz faculty from the University of Iowa; and trombonist Rich Medd, the former director of the jazz program at Iowa City West High School. The new disc features original compositions as well as fresh takes of tunes by Ellington, Monk, Ornette Coleman, Herbie Nichols and Dave Holland. Purchase