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The New 106.9 – Dennis
KCCK’s Johnson County booster at 106.9 is back on the air after moving to a new tower. For nearly two decades, the translator broadcast from a leased towe northest of Iowa City. Recently, we lost our lease, and in advertising parlance, ‘everything had to go.’ Our new home is atop the Kirkwood campus on Lower …
What Lawrence Block taught me – Dennis
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing writer Lawrence Block on the Culture Crawl, who was in Iowa for a reading for the Metro Library Network’s “Out Loud!” series. Block is the legendary crime fiction writer, winner of many Shamus & Edgar Awards (the Oscars of crime fiction), creator of the Matthew Scudder, Chip Harrison …
Taste of JUTS Recipes! – Lisa
Thanks again to everyone who joined us for Taste of Jazz Under The Stars. If you were there, I’m sure you’d love to fix some of the delightful dishes you sampled. And, if not, maybe you’d like to see what you missed! Below are the recipes featured at the event, courtesy of the Kirkwood Hospitality …
Stoltzman Salutes Benny Goodman in I.C. – Mark
CRichard Stoltzman presented a “Salute to Benny Goodman” April 3 at the Englert Theatre in downtown Iowa City. Stoltzman was backed by the University of Iowa Johnson County Landmark jazz band directed by John Rapson. I talked by phone with Stoltzman prior to the performance. Click here to listen to the interview.
Nashville Jazz Station in danger – Dennis
WMOT, the long-time jazz station serving Nashville may be on the chopping block, as its licensee, Middle Tennessee State University, looks to cut $19 million dollars from its budget. Read about it here (Thanks to KCCK member Mason Eckley for bringing the story to our attention). At this time, KCCK’s support from Kirkwood is not …
Neville Brothers Perform In Iowa City – Gordon
Saxophonist Charles Neville, of the iconic Neville Brothers, has been playing professionally since he was 15 years old. His musical background includes jazz, Blues, R&B, Soul, Gospel, Afro-Cuban and Funk. He brings all this to the table when the Neville Brothers share their “Crescent City” experience with adoring fans. I spoke by phone with Charles …
2-Bits for Jazz (real “change”) – Gordon
The U.S. Mint has just issued it’s first coin for mass circulation with the likeness of a jazz musician! The musician is Duke Ellington and the coin is the latest in the Mint’s “Statehood Quarter” series. It’s for the District of Columbia -another first! One side shows “The Duke” sitting next to a piano that …
Getting Social – Dennis
KCCK is expanding our presence in social networking. We’ve had a Facebook page for awhile, but haven’t really promoted (but thanks to the 50 people who found us on their own!). Become a Fan of KCCK on Facebook, and you can check out pictures from the Corridor Jazz Project recording sessions, view a video from …