Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify. Inspired to make his biggest statement yet, Cuban-born drummer, composer, bandleader, and 2011 MacArthur “Genius” Fellow Dafnis Prieto unveils the Dafnis Prieto Big Band’s debut album, “Back to the Sunset.” The band made its world premiere at New York’s Jazz Standard last August, followed by recording sessions …
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Local Shortlist: Bob Washut This week features Bob Washut, who was Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Northern Iowa for 22 years. Under his leadership, the UNI Jazz Band One performed at the Montreux …
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify. One of the most highly acclaimed and prolific drummers in history, Steve Gadd has performed on literally thousands of sessions and live gigs over more than four decades. He has supplied the core rhythmic foundation on iconic recordings from an astounding A-list of artists including Chick Corea, B.B. …
Morgan Eadie and Zack Johnson’s playlist includes Roy Eldridge, Charles Mingus, and Take 6. They talk about their favorite charts from band, cool moments from the past year, and what their plans are after graduation.
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Local Shortlist: Lynne and Peter Hart This week spotlights husband-and-wife reed duo Lynne and Peter Hart. Both Lynne and Peter are well known in the Eastern Iowa jazz circuit and both currently teach at Luther College …
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify. Legendary Grammy Award winning guitarist and composer Al Di Meola is a pioneer of blending world music and jazz. Over the past four decades, he’s explored the rich influence of flamenco, tango, Middle Eastern, Brazilian and African music. And he has won more guitar awards …
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Local Shortlist: Craig Erickson Guitar legend Craig Erickson’s reputation extends far beyond his home in Cedar Rapids. He has cultivated an international following through his extensive touring, his work with such talents as Glenn Hughes of …
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify. “The Questions,” Kurt Elling’s newest studio recording, is his musical response to this moment in history and the widespread anxiety of our times. It touches artfully on challenges—personal, political, global, spiritual, and existential—and on hopes and aspirations for the future. Elling offers a vibrant and surprising choice …
