Bobby Dunn and Lizzy Belyeu represent the Centerpoint-Urbana Jazz Band with an hour of stories and music from their successful year. Bobby and Lizzy’s Playlist: Count Basie and His Orchestra – The Wiggle Walk Count Basie and His Orchestra – Vine Street Rumble Ella Fitzgerald – I Got Rhythm (feat. Nelson Riddle Orchestra) Kristofer Maddigan …
Andrew Davis, Brooke Heying, and Sam Kenny from Anamosa Jazz I stop buy to discuss their very successful season and play a few favorite tunes. Andrew, Brooke, and Sam’s Playlist: The Mound City Blue Blowers – San Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra – Blood Count BYO Brass – As the World Caves In Maynard …
Williamsburg Jazz Outlet came into The Corridor Jazz Project for the first time in 2024 Laura Carrico and Cady Campbell talk about the experience, including what it was like to solo on the recording and perform at the Paramount Theatre! Cady and Laura’s playlist: Joseph M. Pisano & Grove City College Jazz Ensemble – Phat …
Ethan Johnson, Aaron Piper, and Ash Wasek talk about some of their jazz heroes and play a wide variety of jazz, both old and new during their guest DJ hour. Ethan, Aaron, and Ash’s playlist: Benny Carter & His Orchestra – Jump Call Kamasi Washington – Clair de Lune Terry Gibbs Dream Band – Tico …
It’s been a good year for Xavier Jazz Band One. They placed first at the Liberty Festival, which got them a wild-card bid into the Iowa Jazz Championships. Meredith Beer, David Huiskamp, and Noah Upah break it all down, as well as telling the story of JBO’s “fruity” mascot. Meredith, David, and Noah’s playlist: Doc …
It’s a sax section takeover from Prairie Jazz Band One, with front line seniors Sophia Johnson, Riley Kruse, and Carlie Robertson. JBO is celebrating just the sixth time in school history they’ll be competing at Jazz Championships. Sophia, Riley, and Carlie’s playlist: Ella Fitzgerald, Mack the Knife Count Basie & His Orchestra, I Left My …
Sean Kearney, Oliver Miller, and Genna Ray brought a great hour of music with them, along with some stories about other activities, new director Mr. Zeglis, and their former director (and Corridor Jazz Guest Artist) Rich Medd. Sean, Oliver, and Genna’s Playlist: King Curtis – A Whiter Shade of Pale Huntertones – Togo (Live) Gordon …
The Independence Jazz Orchestra joins The Corridor Jazz Project for the first time in 2024. JD Huffman and Teegan Cross represent their band and school on KCCK. Teegan and JD’s Playlist: Gualdalquivir Tiburon – “Jesus Molina” McCoy Tyner – Things Ain’t What They Used to Be The Dog Walker – A Seagull & …
