Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Monday at 6:00pm A Listen to Sunnyside Host Craig Kessler samples choice cuts from the Sunnyside record label. What began in 1982 as a means to release a Harold Danko album has grown into one of today’s premier jazz labels. Sunnyside has given us standout work from Lee Konitz, …
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Culture Crawl 1241 “The Family Business”
It’s week three of KCCK’s Jazz Under The Stars and Vivian Shanley is in the studio ahead of her headlining show with the Vivan Shanley Quartet. Tune in to hear Vivian’s full circle KCCK story, from attending Jazz Band Camp in middle school, to graduating college and returning to Cedar Rapids to play bass in …
Culture Crawl 1240 “Bring Out The Big Voice”
TKM Productions presents “Always… Patsy Cline” by Ted Swindley, directed by Tom Milligan. In the studio is Tom Milligan and Deb Kennedy (Patsy Cline) with insights into the show. It’s August 14-16 & 21-23, Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 3pm at The Amana Performing Arts Center. Tickets and more information at tkmtheatricalproductions.com. Subscribe …
This Week’s Shows August 10 – August 16
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Monday at 6:00pm Soul Jazz & the B-3 Host Craig Kessler spins some classic soul jazz, heavy on the Hammond B-3 organ. We’ll hear such legends as Jimmy Smith, Brother Jack McDuff, and Shirley Scott, as well as jazz innovators Dr. Lonnie Smith and prodigy Joey DeFrancesco. …
Culture Crawl 1239 “What Story Am I Telling?”
Week two of KCCK’s Jazz Under the Stars concerts features the Paul Lichty Jazz Orchestra with young artist opener group, Jazz on 76th, from Prairie High School. Director and composer, Paul Lichty, is in the studio with insights into the inner workings of this non-traditional big band. It’s JUTS week two, Thursday 8/13, music starting …
Culture Crawl 1238 “Pig Latin-ish”
“Shout Sisters: a Boswell Sisters Project” featuring Betsy Hickok, Lynne Rothrock, and Evelyn Rush comes to the Opus Concert Cafe August 14 & 15. Lynne Rothrock and Betsy Hickok join Dennis over zoom to chat about this roaring twenties, New Orleans jazz inspired performance. Tickets and more information at orchestraiowa.org & artsiowa.com. Subscribe to The …
Culture Crawl 1237 “A Whole Band in Your Fingers”
Country blues musician, Catfish Keith, is in the studio ahead of his upcoming show at The James Theater on August 8, 7:30pm. Tune in to hear Catfish talk about his Iowa City roots, steel guitars, and his new album, “Sugar for Sugar.” Tickets at thejamesic.com or englert.org. More information at catfishkeith.com. Subscribe to The Culture …
This Week’s Shows August 3 – August 9
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Monday at 6:00pm Violinist Michael White Host Craig Kessler takes a deep listen to the music of violinist Michael White, a pioneer of avant garde jazz. We’ll hear music from his collaborations with Eric Dolphy, Pharoah Sanders, and Sun Ra, his work with the early fusion group the Fourth …