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Iowa City Jazz Fest Profile – Jacob Garchik’s Ye Olde
By Jordan Maldonado, KCCK Programming Intern Trombonist/Composer/Arranger Jacob Garchik comes to the Iowa City Jazz Festival this year with Ye Olde featuring a collective of Brooklyn Avant Guitarists, Mary Halvorson, Brandon Seabrook, and Jonathan Goldberger, Plus Drummer Vinnie Sperrazza. Named a “Rising Star” in the 2013 Downbeat Jazz Critic’s Poll, Garchik provides a vital role in …
Iowa City Jazz Fest Profile – North Corridor Jazz All Stars
By Jordan Maldonado, KCCK Programming Intern The North Corridor Jazz All Stars return for their fourth performance at the Iowa City Jazz Festival. Much like the United Jazz Ensemble, this band features the most talented and well-versed jazz students in the North Corridor. Under the direction of professor Steve Shanley, these musicians present and preserve …
Iowa City Jazz Fest Profile – Rhythm Future Quartet
By Jordan Maldonado, KCCK Programming Intern Led by violinist Jason Anick and guitarist Olli Soikkeli, this quartet performs dynamic and lyrical arrangements of both Gypsy jazz standards and original compositions that draw upon diverse international rhythms and musical idioms. Featuring Max O’Rourke on second guitar and Greg Loughman on bass, these artists dedicate their …
Iowa City Jazz Fest Profile – United Jazz Ensemble
By Jordan Maldonado, KCCK Programming Intern Every May, this collaborative high school ensemble comes together to prepare for the Iowa City Jazz Festival. Directed by Rich Medd and Ryan Arp, the band is comprised of students from Iowa City High School and West High School. Among the many benefits of the United Jazz Ensemble …
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