Author's posts
Culture Crawl 425 “One-Hander”
Tiffany Johnson from Pyramid Theatre in Des Moines is the guest director for “How I Learned What I Learned” at Riverside Theatre. From the late August Wilson, one of America’s greatest playwrights and creator of the Pulitzer-Prize winning Fences and The Piano Lesson, How I Learned… is the autobiographical story of Wilson’s journey as a struggling …
Corridor Jazz Concert Tickets Now on Sale
Thirteen of the Corridor’s top jazz bands perform in their only joint concert of the year to celebrate the release of The Corridor Jazz Project Volume XI. Admission is $12! Two Sessions, 5:30 and 7:30pm. Come for one or both sessions. Buy advance tickets at in the KCCK store. 5:30 Session Marion (Nolan Schroeder-sax) Mt. …
Washington – 2019 Corridor Jazz Recording Sessions
Robert Espe, saxophone, guests with the Cedar Rapids Washington Revolutionists on “Come Rain or Come Shine” in today’s featured Corridor Jazz Recording Video. The Revs are directed by Joel Nagel. As you enjoy the tune, how about a shout-out to all the students who not only play in the band, but swim, wrestle, play basketball, …
Culture Crawl 424 “Let Me Introduce You”
Orchestra Iowa has two great concerts coming up. “Tales of Hemingway” continues this season’s spotlight on women performers and composers with “My Name is Amanda Todd” by Jocelyn Morlock, inspired by a real-life tragedy brought on by cyber-bullying. The title song on the program is a Grammy-winning work by Cedar Rapids native Michael Daugherty, featuring …
Prairie – 2019 Corridor Jazz Recording Sessions
The week that we recorded the Corridor Jazz Project sessions was (we think) the last time that students actually went to school for a full week! Take 5 minutes of your snow day and watch Prairie High School Jazz One, in its first year under the direction of Charles Oldenkamp, performing “The Sweetest Sounds,” with guest soloist Tye Male, saxophone. …
Mt. Vernon – 2019 Corridor Jazz Recording Session
The Mt. Vernon Swingin’ STANGS version of “Harlem Nocturne” is straight out of a 60’s cop show. Featured guest artist is Laura Saylor, trading solos with Mt. Vernon’s Lily Cripe. Special thanks to drummer Tim Crumley, who stepped in at the last minute when the band’s drummer couldn’t get back in time from …
Xavier – 2019 Corridor Jazz Recording Sessions
Today’s featured Corridor Jazz video is Xavier High School Jazz Band One’s swinging take on “Straighten Up and Fly Right,” with Blake Shaw lending his bass and voice to the effort. The tune begins with a little duet featuring Blake and Xavier’s Ben Trachta, with a tasty sax solo from Sean Deegan in the middle. …
Culture Crawl 423 “In the Basement, Looking for Inspiration”
Three composers, including Cedar Rapids native Robert Lindsay-Nassif, were given rare access to Grant Wood works by the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art as they worked on a commission for the Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre. To aid them in creating the works that would become “Strokes of Genius,” the composers were able to view works …