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25 Guest Djs-Washington
Leilua Conrad and Tristan Gray represented the Washington Revolutionists for their guest DJ hour, playing a song from Washington alum Ryan Middagh, among others, and talking about “breaking in” new Kirkwood director Chris Navarette as their guest artist. Leilua & Tristan’s Playlist: Ryan Middagh Jazz Orchestra, “Indra Kunindra” Marcus Miller, “Interlude: Nocturnal Mist/Revelation” Vince Guaraldi …
25 Guest Djs-Williamsburg
Aurin Feldman and Cooper Daugherty from Williamsburg Jazz Outlet are proud of the season that capped off their senior year. They say that director Mrs. Grant throws some pretty challenging literature at them throughout the year, and that she really helped them step up their solo game.
25 Guest Djs-Kennedy
It was another stellar season for Kennedy Jazz One. The band proved their debut last year at Iowa Jazz Championships (first in school history), was no fluke. They returned and placed in the Top 8. Andrew Campbell, Kieran Glessner, and Jeanette Inancoreke break it down for us. Andrew, Kieran, and Jeanette’s Playlist: John Santos & …
25 Guest Djs-City
Liv Leman, Janie Owens, Oliver Palmer, and Marko Perencevich from City High are all planning to continue with music after high school. So, we won’t be surprised to see one or more of them return as Corridor Jazz guest artists in the future, as past City alums like Kolbe Schnoebelen have done! City had another …
25 Guest Djs-Solon
Kardyn Huynh, Gwen LaGrange, and Brady Evers from the Solon Jazz Orchestra recap their year in jazz band, talk about school activities like playing in a mariachi band formed by their director, Mr. Cervantez, and the near-calamity they experienced on their Corridor Jazz recording day. Brady, Gwen, and Kardyn’s Playlist: Jaco Pastorius, “Soul Intro / …
2025 Guest Djs-Mid Prairie
Rita Du and Isabelle Duvall represent the Mid-Prairie Jazz Band, fresh from a trip to Jazz Championships. Other highlights include the band’s first-ever win at the SEIBA District competition. AND, we heard about the impressive gymnastics move director David Kunz does at every competition (and we’re very impressed at his agility!) Rita and Isabelle’s Playlist …
2025 Guest DJs-LinnMar
What a year for the Linn-Mar Colton Center Jazz Ensemble! After a slow start to the competition season, the band came storming back to win their District competition, which qualified them for Jazz Championships. Good thing, too, because they won the 4A contest! Seniors Owen Soenen, Kyle Earnest, Joe Schafer, and Henry Granger break it …
25 Guest Djs-West
We’ve had a few repeat guest Djs over the years, but this is the first time an entire team has repeated! Sean Kearney, Oliver Miller, and Genna Ray from Iowa City West returned as KCCK guest Djs after a year that saw them have the chance to work with Justin Stanton from Snarky Puppy and …