Jazz Corner of the World Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Wayne Shorter as a Sideman Host Craig Kessler continues his celebration of 85 Years Of Blue Note Records with a look at some classic “Blue Notes” featuring saxophonist Wayne Shorter as a sideman. We’ll hear Shorter’s sessions with Freddie Hubbard, Art Blakey, Donald …
The KCCK Featured Album for March is KCCK’s Corridor Jazz Project Volume XVI. The disc showcases the outstanding high school jazz programs in the area and provides the opportunity for the student musicians to interact with and learn from college jazz directors and other professional players. The bands and their guest artists record tracks, under …
The regular meeting of the Kirkwood Board of Trustees will take place March 16, 2023. Time, place, and meeting agenda can be found at this link.
Cameron Sullenberger, pianist, singer, director, and co-founder of Revival Theatre Company, left a gaping hole in the arts community when he passed away a few weeks ago. His co-founder, Brian Glick reflects on the memory of his friend, before we talk about Revival’s upcoming show, “Million Dollar Quartet.” The musical tells the true story of …
Join us Tuesday, March 7 at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Cedar Rapids for the Corridor Jazz Project concert! Attend a single session or as many as you like for one low ticket price! PLUS get a download or CD of the Corridor Jazz Project XVI album with every ticket purchase (limit one …
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm The Artistry of Jimmy Giuffre, Part 3 Host Craig Kessler invites you to join him for his final special look at the genius of Jimmy Giuffre, whose legacy continues to draw attention. Craig spins Jimmy’s recordings from Columbia, Candid, Owl, Soul Note, Verve, and …
The Coe Jazz Summit has added a Vocal Jazz division for 2023, under the direction of Coe’s new Vocal Music professor, Luke Lovegood. Jazz Summit is already one of the biggest clinic/competitions in the state, with nearly 100 jazz bands from middle through high school. Steve Shanley says guests for the finale instrumental concert on …
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Grant Green On Blue Note Host Craig Kessler gives us a listen to Grant Green on Blue Note Records. We’ll hear some sweet stuff from this all-time guitar great’s 1960s work, both as a leader and as a sideman. Tune in for absolute classic …
