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2025 Guest Djs
Students from area high school jazz programs join KCCK in studio to talk music and play some of their favorite jazz songs To hear the shows, click the listen link below or subscribe to the KCCK Specials podcast channel. Here is the schedule: March 31 – Xavier (Cate Brown, Aaron Stadelmann, Sophia Mittlestat) Listen April …
25 Guest Djs-Prairie
John Hynek, Jonathan Reu, Hailey Asbe and Chase Beightler helped lead Prairie Jazz Band One to another great finish. The band went back-to-back in Jazz Championships for the first time, and finished in the Top 8. They had a lot of fun with their director, Ms. Swehla and guest artist Mike Conrad, but pondered why …
25 Guest Djs-Independence
Presley Clendenen, Will Hansen, and Aaron Tanay told us the story of band at Independence High School this year, including their Corridor Jazz experience with the uber-cool Luke Sanders. And which song they retitled “Hot Goose Forever!” Presley, Will, and Aaron’s Playlist: Jeff Coffin & The Mu’tet, “Tall and Lanky” Ella Fitzgerald, “My One and …
Culture Crawl 1053 “Sounds More Like Who I Am”
The U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors appear at Iowa City West for concert on Friday, April 18. Staff Sgt. Emily Perkins is the group’s vocalist and tells us that the show will encompass many of the different eras and sub-genres of jazz for a fast-paced, entertaining show. Admission is free, but Emily recommends reserving a ticket …
Culture Crawl 1052 “Wait for the Dog to Bark”
Two acclaimed musicians from the Czech jazz scene join forces for “Swing and Soul,” April 16 at the National Czech & Slovak Museum and Library. Legendary jazz pianist Emil Viklický, Berklee College of Music alum and veteran of work with jazz icons such as Wynton Marsalis performs with rising star Jan Smigmator, whose 2023 …
25 Guest Djs-West Branch
Kellen Dykstra, Keaton Norfleet, and Nora Ziehr from West Branch told the harrowing story of The Sacred Stand during their guest DJ hour, and also said they would miss their director, Mr. Ogilvie, who is moving to Ohio at the end of school. Kellen, Keaton, and Nora’s Playlist: Michael Bublé & Tony Bennett, “Don’t Get …
2025 Guest Djs-Lisbon
Sarah Dietsch, Riley Stone, and Chris Ricke from Lisbon were our guest Djs the afternoon before the band competed at the Iowa Jazz Championships (They took 3rd! A marvelous finish.) Some Lisbon students play an “assasination” game where you score by squirting a competitor with water and catch it on video (Which is why they are …
2025 Guest Djs Marion
Ethan Johnson and Jamon Buhr took time out from preparing for the Iowa Jazz Championships to spend an hour on KCCK. It’s been a big year for Marion. The school opened a new auditorium and got to perform two new commissions, one of which was their Corridor Jazz Project tune. What’s next? The Universal Jazz …