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This Week In Jazz July 26 thru August 1
Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays saxophonists Don Redman, Hilton Jefferson and David Sanborn, singers Karrin Allyson, Kevin Mahogony, Ellyn Rucker and Nnenna Freelon, pianists and guitarists Kenny Burrell and Stanley Clark, trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis, Bluesman Buddy Guy and more. We’ll also mark the recording anniversary …
Culture Crawl 1233 “Double The Porta-Potties”
Bluesmore returns to the Brucemore Mansion’s First Avenue Lawn after last year’s successful return of the hit event. Linn County Blues Society board members Greg West and Mark Rowell are in the studio to talk logistics and provide an overview on the lineup. It’s Saturday, August 1 with gates opening at 3pm. Tickets can be …
Culture Crawl 1232 “100 Year-Old Teenager”
Starlighters II Theatre Presents “Tuck Everlasting” directed by Lindy Rublaitus at the Starlighters II Theatre in Anamosa. Cast members Sidney Dunlap (Winnie Foster), Griffin Embree (Jesse Tuck), and assistant director/choreographer Holden McGraw are in the studio with insights into this adventurous musical adaptation of Natalie Babbitt’s classic novel. The show runs July 24-26, 31 & …
Culture Crawl 1231 “Spoilers for Last Week’s Wordle”
Steve Shanley is back for week eight of the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band’s 2026 season. Concerts at Kingston Yard on Wednesday (7/22) and at Ellis Park on Sunday (7/26) will feature music by John Williams and a performance by Young Artist Competition Runner-Up, flutist Marley Fonk. Music on both nights begins at 7:30pm. Weather updates …
This Week In Jazz July 19 thru July 25
Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of singers Lola Albright, Helen Merrill and Janis Siegel, pianists Billy Taylor, Sonny Clark and James Weidman, organist Don Patterson, guitarists Jimmy Bruno and Al Di Meola, saxmen Junior Cook and Charles McPherson, bassist Keter Betts, hornman Jon Faddis and …
Culture Crawl 1230 “There’s a Glottal Stop in there Somewhere”
Steve Shanley leads the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band heads into week seven with music from The Little Mermaid, some big band swing, and more. The Wednesday concert (7/15) will begin at 7:30pm at Kingston Yard and the Sunday concert (7/19) will begin at 7:30pm at Bever Park. Weather updates and more information at crmuniband.org & …
This Week In Jazz July 12 thru July 18
Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of clarinetist George Lewis, lyricist Dorothy Fields, bassist Leroy Vinnegar, drummers Philly Joe Jones and Bobby Previte, percussionists Cal Tjader and Pete Escovedo, pianists Vince Guaraldi and Larry Fuller and more! We’ll also mark the recording anniversary of The Leroy …
Culture Crawl 1229 “A Big Band is Like an Ocean Liner”
Mike Conrad chats with Dennis Green right off the Iowa City Jazz Fest main stage ahead of an upcoming Iowa Jazz Composers Orchestra event at River Place Plaza in Cedar Falls. It’s Saturday, July 18, 7pm-8:30pm, free to the public with a bring-your-own-lawnchair set up. Stick around for an after party at the Black Hawk …