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All The Saxophones-Jefferson Guest DJs 2022
Ben Drzycimski solos in Jefferson’s Jazz Band, Show Choir and as a Guest DJ, when the other student was unable to attend. It’s been a busy year for Jefferson Fine Arts, and they’re not done yet!
Remarkable, Stupendous, Amaze-Balls-Xavier Guest DJs 2022
Alec Battien. Randall Kinner, and Kealey Oldham went to Thesaurus.com to find adjectives to describe their guest DJ experience, as well as Xavier Jazz Band One’s year, which included a 3rd place finish at Jazz Championships. And we learn that Kealey is the custodian of the ever-present JBO pineapple. Alec, Randall, and Kealey’s playlist.
There’s A Story Behind It – CPU Guest DJs 2021
Andrew Wendel had to join Jaden Patterson and Nate Buelow remotely, but that didn’t stop the three members of the Counterpoint-Urbana Jazz Band from an enjoyable hour playing some favorite songs and talking about an excellent year at CPU, including the band’s first trip to Jazz Championships in a decade! Nate, Jaden, and Andrew’s playlist.
Sundays with KCCK – Peg Dana
“KCCK is a resource that has been there my entire adult life,” says Peg Dana. She began listening in 1973 as an undergrad at Cornell College in Mt. Vernon. Her future husband, the late Robert Dana, introduced her to both KCCK and the larger world of jazz. “Bob loved jazz,” says Peg. “He could hear …
Culture Crawl 709 “A Little Blue In Everything We Do”
Dave Rosazza founded Shade of Blue as a guitar trio, but soon found himself adding friends on keyboards, saxophone and vocals. When singers Simone Green and Joan Ruffin moved out of the area, it seemed to spell the end of the band, but they have kept the groove alive with a reunion concerts once a …
Culture Crawl 708 “100%”
Culture Crawl 708 “100%” All of the students who graduated last year from the programs of the Academy for Scholastic and Personal Success have gone on to post-high school study, two of them at Princeton, the first Academy students to matriculate to an Ivy League school. The Academy’s fundraising gala will be May 12 at …
Sax Players’ Kids Play Trombone – Liberty Guest DJs 2022
2022 has been a big year for the Liberty High School music program, with a trip to the national Jazz Educators Network conference and the school’s first trip to Iowa Jazz Championships. Tyson, Killian, and Christian from Liberty High School tell tales and play a very tasty hour of music on Iowa’s Jazz Station. View …
Culture Crawl 707 “Math Jokes”
Ron Clark directs the Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning play “Proof” April 14-17 at Kirkwood Community College. Ron and actor Travis Cooper dissect this unique and emotional play. April 14, 15, 16 at 7:30, and April 17 at 2pm in Ballantyne Auditorium. Tickets available at the door.