Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of drummers Sid Catlett, Jimmy Cobb and Jeff “Tain” Watts, singers Eartha Kitt, Irene Kral and Cheryl Bentyne, pianists Cedar Walton, Horace Parlan and Cyrus Chestnut, saxophonist Steve Grossman and more. We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Benny Goodman’s …
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays at 6:00 PM A Listen to the Mainstream Label Host Craig Kessler presents a variety of jazz recordings from the 15-years of Mainstream Records. This interesting label was operated by Bob Shad from 1964 to 1978. We’ll hear Sarah Vaughan, Harold Land, Hadley Caliman, Charles Kynard, …
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays at 6:00 PM Keyboardist Denny Zeitlin Host Craig Kessler spins a wonderful assortment of keyboard selections from Doctor Zeitlin’s 60-year recording career. We’ll hear music from 1963 (with Jeremy Steig), his four Columbia recordings (’64 – ’67), as well as a number of fine recordings …
Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of drummers Gene Krupa, Max Roach, Osie Johnson and Grady Tate, trombonists Quentin Jackson, Trummy Young, Bob Enevoldsen and Melba Liston, pianist/singer/bandleader Jay McShann and more. We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of “Gene Ammons All Star Sessions w/ Sonny …
Kira Sullivan, a senior at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, has been chosen as the winner of the 2022 Corridor Jazz Project CD Cover design. Kira will receive a $100 cash prize from KCCK-FM. Her design will serve as the cover of the “The Corridor Jazz Project XV”, a compilation of recordings from the top jazz bands from …
Gems of Hope is an Eastern Iowa-based organization that provides gifts of hope and support to cancer patients and their families. “Hope Blooms” is an annual campaign that allows you to send daffodil arrangements, bulbs, or even a stuffed koala to someone whose life has been affected by cancer. Honorary chair Jen Neumann shares her …
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays at 6:00 PM Reed Artistry of Bennie Maupin, Part 2 Don’t miss this special Monday evening live broadcast, as host Craig Kessler features more exciting selections from the music of master flautist, clarinetist, saxophonist, and composer, Bennie Maupin. He’s best known for his work with Herbie Hancock and …
The regular meeting of the Kirkwood Board of Trustees will take place January 13, 2022. Time, place, and meeting agenda can be found at this link.
