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This Week in Jazz October 1 thru 7
Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of bassist Jimmy Blanton, lyricist Johnny Burke, saxophonists Phil Urso and Von Freeman, bassists Steve Swallow and Eddie Gomez, pianist/festival organizer George Wein and more. We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Bud Powell Trio’s “Time Was” (1956), Horace Silver …
Culture Crawl 860 “Anything with a Blues Form”
KCCK’s very own Saul Lubaroff joins bandmate Dave Rosazza to talk about their band, Shade of Blue, and their upcoming reunion tour. This power trio turned nine piece band will be reuniting for a fast and furious tour with two gigs October 6-7. Friday Oct. 6 @ Wildwood Saloon in Iowa City, 8pm and Saturday …
This Week in Jazz September 24 thru September 30
Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of composer George Gershwin, pianist/composer Bud Powell, drummers Buddy Rich and Matt Wilson, singer Julie London, saxman Gary Bartz, pianist Dan Knight and more. We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of “The Clifford Brown Sextet in Paris” (1953), Coleman Hawkins’ …
Culture Crawl 858 “I Grew Up a Band Kid”
The Rod Pierson Big Band is coming soon to a stage near you! Deb Kennedy and Tom Milligan of TKM Theatrical Productions in Amana, Iowa are excited to discuss upcoming productions at the Amana Performing Arts Center with Rod Pierson Big Band featuring Craig Boche taking the stage October 7 at 7pm. It’s a night …
This Week in Jazz September 17 thru September 23
Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of bassists Slam Stewart, Tommy Potter and Red Mitchell, guitarists Eric Gale and Emily Remler, saxophonist/bandleader John Dankworth, saxman Steve Slagle, singer Marlena Shaw and more. We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Erroll Garner’s “Concert by the Sea” (1955), …
Culture Crawl 856 “Cole Porter Has a Big Long Chapter”
Coralville Center for the Performing Arts’ Wes Habley and Josh Sazon talk everything Cole Porter ahead of their upcoming event, “An Evening of Cole Porter.” In this episode, Josh and Wes give you a peek into the making of this exciting program, and it’s one you don’t want to miss! 7:00pm, Sept. 23 at the …
Culture Crawl 855 “You Won’t Get Stabbed”
Ray Vanek has had soliloquies from “Hamlet” memorized since high school. Now, after nearly 25 years of preparation, he takes center stage in portrayal of Shakespeare’s famous character with Iowa City’s Crooked Path Theatre. Director Patrick Du Laney describes a uniquely immersive experience where audience members are seated around the stage, mere feet away from …
This Week in Jazz September 10 thru September 16
Hey Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of trumpeter Cat Anderson, bassist Cachao and Arvell Shaw, composer/critic Leonard Feather, organist Papa John DeFrancesco, singer Mel Torme, trombonist Steve Turre, saxmen Cannonball Adderley and Scott Hamilton and more. We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of “Count Basie and …