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Culture Crawl 1132 “Spoiler: The Internet Was Invented”
The Arthur A. Collins Legacy Association continues to preserve the history of Collins Radio with the upcoming premiere of a full length documentary that delves into the beginnings of the internet and Arthur A. Collins’ role in it. In the studio is AACLA’s Rod Blocksome with behind the scenes details. It’s “The Collins Story – …
This Week In Jazz October 26 thru November 1
Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of trumpeter Clifford Brown, singers Ethel Waters, Cleo Laine and Andy Bey, bassist/singer Richard Bona, composer/arranger Neal Hefti, saxmen Ted Nash, Zoot Sims, Illinois Jacquet, Booker Ervin and Joel Frahm, guitarist Philip Catherine, percussionist Poncho Sanchez and more. We’ll also …
Culture Crawl 1131 “Best Smelling Event of the Year”
Nile Dusdieker is in the studio ahead of the Eastern Iowa Orchid Society’s “Orchids are a Scream” show coming up Nov. 1-2 at the Radison Hotel Conference Center in Cedar Rapids. The show will feature beautiful orchid displays and will be a welcoming environment for anyone wishing to learn more, enjoy the sights (and smells), …
Culture Crawl 1130 “Urinetown… Eww! What’s That?”
Kirkwood Community College Presents, “Urinetown, The Musical” Oct. 31-Nov. 8 in Ballantyne Auditorium. In the studio is director Emma Kostiv and cast members Nina Torkelson (Little Sally) and Bridge Womachka (Soupy Sue) to give us the scoop on this quirky satirical parody. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 – Nov. 1, 2 p.m. Nov. 2, …
This Week In Jazz October 19 thru October 25
Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of pianist/composer Jelly Roll Morton, trumpeters Johnny Best, Ray Linn, Don Rader and trumpeter/composer/bandleader Dizzy Gillespie, saxmen Sonny Criss, Eddie Harris, Ernie Watts and Jerry Bergonzi, flutist Ali Ryerson, singer Dianne Reeves and more. We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries …
Culture Crawl 1127 “Music Bends Time”
Nneena Freelon, 7X Grammy nominee, author, and podcaster (to name a few) chats with Dennis over zoom ahead of the release of her new book, “Beneath the Skin of Sorrow: Improvisations on Loss.” The book comes after her latest album release, “Beneath the Skin,” and offers intimate insights and guidance on navigating grief in the …
Culture Crawl 1126 “They Need to Just Play”
Kirkwood band director, Chris Navarette, is in the studio as the jazz band gears up for a joint concert with a few CR Opera vocalists for a free-to-the public jazz concert. It’s Kirkwood Jazz at The Yard, Wed, Oct. 15, 6pm at Kingston Yard in Cedar Rapids (between Pickle Palace and Big Grove). More info …
This Week In Jazz October 12 thru October 18
Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of pianists Spencer Williams, Art Tatum, and Bill Charlap, vibist Terry Gibbs, bassists Ray Brown and Palle Danielsson, saxophonists Lee Konitz and Pharoah Sanders, singers Big Joe Williams, Nellie Lutcher, Freddie Cole and Paul Simon and more. We’ll also mark …