Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm More from Bassist Paul Chambers Craig presents more stellar Blue Note recordings that feature Paul Chambers in the company of Dizzy Reece, Lee Morgan, Sonny Rollins, Jackie McLean, Grant Green, and so many others! The Wednesday Night …
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KCCK’s Featured Album for October 2023
The KCCK Featured Album for October is “New Juju” from Christopher Merz and Shorter Stories. The saxophonist, composer and arranger, who directs the Jazz Studies program at U.N.I., began this project in tribute to one of his idols and main influences, the legendary Wayne Shorter. Mr. Merz created sparkling new arrangements for a set of …
Culture Crawl 860 “Anything with a Blues Form”
KCCK’s very own Saul Lubaroff joins bandmate Dave Rosazza to talk about their band, Shade of Blue, and their upcoming reunion tour. This power trio turned nine piece band will be reuniting for a fast and furious tour with two gigs October 6-7. Friday Oct. 6 @ Wildwood Saloon in Iowa City, 8pm and Saturday …
Culture Crawl 859 “Study in Erasure”
Julia Jessen is the new Curator at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, and the first two exhibits of her tenure are up now at the Museum. “World Lines” features the work of Adam Rake from Iowa City, and consists of work inspired by and jumping off from historical works. “Surprise!” came about from Julia’s …
Special Shows September 25 thru October 1
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm The Fabulous “Lockjaw” Davis Craig presents delightful examples of tenor saxman Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis, primarily from his years with Prestige, Riverside, and RCA Records. We’ll hear him in the company of Shirley Scott, Tiny Grimes, Billy Butler, and a host of others. …
Culture Crawl 857 “He Oomps and He Pahs”
Culture Crawl 857 “He Oomps and He Pahs” The Amana Colony Folksingers perform traditional and modern German folk music, and are pretty busy during Oktoberfest season. They’ll perform on Friday, September 29th during Amana Oktoberfest and also at Des Moines Oktoberfest on Sept. 23. Group members Kjohn Zuber, Lindsey McCarty, and Tim Fees say you can …
Special Shows September 18 thru September 24
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm More from Drummer Art Taylor Craig’s celebration of the 85th anniversary of Blue Note Records continues with more classic recordings featuring drummer Art Taylor. We’ll hear collaborations with Walter Davis Jr., Louis Smith, Donald Byrd, Grant Green, Lee Morgan, and many …
Culture Crawl 854 “That Talentless B@stard”
Culture Crawl 854 “That Talentless B@stard” Orchestra Iowa begins its 2nd century this weekend with “Forged in Fire,” featuring the return of violinist Bella Hristova to tackle a landmark Brahms concerto. Tchaikovsky’s 5th Symphony is also on the program, and Tim explains how greatly the two Masters disliked each other! Bonus: Tim demystifies going to …