Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm A Listen to Pacific Jazz In the first of a series of special encore episodes, host Craig Kessler presents a deep listen to the legendary Pacific Jazz label. Founded in 1952, Pacific Jazz specialized in cool jazz and the West Coast sound. It is best known …
Steve Shanley leads the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band heads into week seven with music from The Little Mermaid, some big band swing, and more. The Wednesday concert (7/15) will begin at 7:30pm at Kingston Yard and the Sunday concert (7/19) will begin at 7:30pm at Bever Park. Weather updates and more information at crmuniband.org & …
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Craig’s Final Show: Monk on Riverside Tune in to hear Craig’s final episode of Jazz Corner of the World and join KCCK in thanking Craig for all the great jazz he’s brought to his loyal listeners. Craig says goodbye with a listen to Thelonious Monk on …
Mike Conrad chats with Dennis Green right off the Iowa City Jazz Fest main stage ahead of an upcoming Iowa Jazz Composers Orchestra event at River Place Plaza in Cedar Falls. It’s Saturday, July 18, 7pm-8:30pm, free to the public with a bring-your-own-lawnchair set up. Stick around for an after party at the Black Hawk …
TKM Productions Presents “Jazz in July with Confluence” July 17, 7pm at Amana Performing Arts Center. Three of the four band members are in the studio – Denny Redmond (Keys), Pat Smith (Guitar) & John Hall (Bass) and from TKM productions is Deb Kennedy. This jazzy concert is free to the public with donations encouraged …
Patriotic week continues on this year for a second round as the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Steve Shanley says that concert goers can expect to hear patriotic pieces outside of the standards including an accompanied reading of the Declaration of Independence. The Wednesday (7/8) concert will …
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Miles and Gil Tune in as host Craig Kessler presents a special live Monday night edition of Jazz Corner of the World. Craig offers up a deep listen to the classic collaborations of Miles Davis and Gil Evans. Wednesday Night Special …
Big news… KCCK has a new host for the Friday Night Blues! Ed English, blues bassist and Beaker Brothers band member, will be joining the team and airing his first live show, “Big Shoes Friday Blues,” on July 10. Ed is thrilled to start this new venture as he continues the tradition of Big Mo …
