Hey, Jazz fans, be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of pianists Mal Waldron, Carl Perkins, Oscar Peterson and Bill Evans, saxophonists Ike Quebec and Ray Blue, bassist George Duvivier, singer Mary Stalling and more. We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges’ “Side By Side” …
Saxophonist and UI jazz department head Damani Phillips was entranced with the music of Spyro Gyra from the first moment he heard their pop hit “Morning Dance.” And in the 40+ years since, he has continued to appreciate the depth and texture behind the band’s deceptively approachable music. Damani has teamed up with fellow UI …
The Linn County Blues Society presents “Bourbon & Blues” on Saturday, August 19 at McGrath Amphitheatre. Downbeat Blues Artist of the Year Shemekia Copeland jumped at the chance to headline, after she had to cancel her 2022 appearance due to a family emergency. Also performing are Sugary Rayford and Mr. Sipp, with some special appearances …
Mark your calendar! JAZZ UNDER THE STARS 2023 NOELRIDGE PARK, CEDAR RAPIDS – 6:30PM Aug. 3 Iowa Jazz Composers Orchestra Young Artists: The Ana Koch Quartet Read More Aug. 10 Diplomats of Solid Sound Young Artists: Ship of Fools Read More Aug. 17 Road Scholars (The Music of …
Cedar Rapids City Manager Jeff Pomeranz challenged residents to pick up litter and they responded. Details from KCCK News Intern Liz Schultz.
Lynne Rothrock and Blake Shaw team up for a show Aug. 11 & 12 at the Opus Concert Cafe. The two first met when Lynne was a teacher at Kirkwood when Blake a student, and they’ve worked together occasionally over the years, but this is their firs full-length collaboration. You’ll hear some old favorites from …
Tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of pianists Jess Stacy and Claude Thornhill, hornman Idrees Suleiman, saxophonists Benny Carter and Arnett Cobb, percussionists J.C. Heard and Jack DeJohnette, bassist Chuck Israels, singers Patti Austin, Joe Jackson, Cyrille Aimee and more. We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Duke Ellington’s “Masterpieces By Ellington” …
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Art Taylor’s Blue Note Sides Host Craig Kessler continues his 85th anniversary celebration of Blue Note Records with samplings from drummer Art Taylor’s contributions made during his time with the label. Taylor was involved in nearly 40 recordings for Blue Note between …
