We’ve had a few repeat guest Djs over the years, but this is the first time an entire team has repeated! Sean Kearney, Oliver Miller, and Genna Ray from Iowa City West returned as KCCK guest Djs after a year that saw them have the chance to work with Justin Stanton from Snarky Puppy and …
Clear Creek Amana High School presents “Newsies” at Clear Creek Amana HS Performing Arts Center April 24-26. In the studio to break things down we have Karley Griffin (Medda Larkin), James Cavanary (Joseph Pulitzer), Makayla Ratliff (Tommy Boy), and behind the scenes with CCA marketing is Hayden Bailey. Shows will be Thursday 4/24 at 7pm, …
The KCCK Featured Album for May is “Don’t Stop Now” from the Sean Nelson New London Big Band. The great composer and arranger Thad Jones was commissioned to write twenty five arrangements and compositions exclusively for the Harry James Band in the late ’50s that were largely unknown or forgotten until recently. Most of the …
John Hynek, Jonathan Reu, Hailey Asbe and Chase Beightler helped lead Prairie Jazz Band One to another great finish. The band went back-to-back in Jazz Championships for the first time, and finished in the Top 8. They had a lot of fun with their director, Ms. Swehla and guest artist Mike Conrad, but pondered why …
Presley Clendenen, Will Hansen, and Aaron Tanay told us the story of band at Independence High School this year, including their Corridor Jazz experience with the uber-cool Luke Sanders. And which song they retitled “Hot Goose Forever!” Presley, Will, and Aaron’s Playlist: Jeff Coffin & The Mu’tet, “Tall and Lanky” Ella Fitzgerald, “My One and …
The U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors appear at Iowa City West for concert on Friday, April 18. Staff Sgt. Emily Perkins is the group’s vocalist and tells us that the show will encompass many of the different eras and sub-genres of jazz for a fast-paced, entertaining show. Admission is free, but Emily recommends reserving a ticket …
Two acclaimed musicians from the Czech jazz scene join forces for “Swing and Soul,” April 16 at the National Czech & Slovak Museum and Library. Legendary jazz pianist Emil Viklický, Berklee College of Music alum and veteran of work with jazz icons such as Wynton Marsalis performs with rising star Jan Smigmator, whose 2023 …
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Herbie Hancock’s Birthday Join host Craig Kessler as he celebrates the 85th birthday of the legendary Herbie Hancock by spinning a tasty variety of his music, including some classic charts for Blue Note Records, some work with his group Mwandishi, recordings for Columbia, Verve, and so …
