Michelle Collier

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April 30 International Jazz Day event celebrates ‘Art of Improvisation’

In celebration of UNESCO’s International Jazz Day, the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature presents “The Art of Improvisation,” an event that celebrates and explores the unique role that improvisation plays in jazz. Steve Grismore, a full-time jazz instructor at the University of Iowa and a familiar face in jazz performance in the area for decades, will …

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KCCK Spring Fundraiser at Parlor City Pub with Marbin

“KCCK Spring Fundraiser at Parlor City Pub with Chicago jazz-rock fusion band Marbin.” From Parlor City. Posted by Jazz 88.3 KCCK-FM on 4/03/2016 (8 items) Generated by Facebook Photo Fetcher 2

2016 Taste of Jazz “April In Paris” – SOLD OUT!!

    Each spring, KCCK, 1st Avenue Wine House and the future chefs of Kirkwood’s Culinary Arts Department collaborate for a night of wine, food and music on the Kirkwood campus at The Hotel At Kirkwood Center. 2016 Taste of Jazz will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2016! French Music, French Food, Wine Featuring …

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See Cuba!

MUSIC. CULTURE. EXPERIENCE. (BOOKING IS NOW CLOSED) Download the brochure. Travel with KCCK to Cuba in 2017! We have new departures to choose from – January 18, February 8, 15, and March 8, 15, 22 or 29th for 8 days of cultural exploration of this exotic island.  Don’t delay – Cuban accommodations all over the island are at a …

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58th Annual Grammy Winners – Jazz

BEST IMPROVISED JAZZ SOLO Cherokee Christian McBride, soloist Track from: Live At The Village Vanguard (Christian McBride Trio) Label: Mack Avenue Records BEST JAZZ VOCAL ALBUM For One To Love Cécile McLorin Salvant Label: Mack Avenue Records BEST JAZZ INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM Past Present John Scofield Label: Impulse! BEST LARGE JAZZ ENSEMBLE ALBUM The Thompson Fields …

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Newly Expanded Gentle Jazz on Sundays

Gentle Jazz on KCCK is now an even BIGGER and BETTER part of your Sunday! Gentle Jazz now airs on Sunday from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  Join Bob Naujoks at 7:00 AM each week and Ron Adkins at 10:00 AM for the softer side of jazz, the old and new, instrumental and vocal.

Jazz Grammy Nominations

BEST IMPROVISED JAZZ SOLO Giant Steps Joey Alexander, soloist Track from: My Favorite Things Label: Motema Music Cherokee Christian McBride, soloist Track from: Live At The Village Vanguard (Christian McBride Trio) Label: Mack Avenue Records Arbiters Of Evolution Donny McCaslin, soloist Track from: The Thompson Fields (Maria Schneider Orchestra) Label: ArtistShare Friend Or Foe Joshua …

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KCCK Sustainer Funky Christmas Event

From KCCK sustainers celebrate a Funky, Funky Christmas. Posted by Jazz 88.3 KCCK-FM on 12/09/2015 (7 items) Generated by Facebook Photo Fetcher 2