Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays at 6:00 PM Kenny Burrell’s Guitar Artistry Host Craig Kessler takes a first look at Kenny Burrell’s very important early work, focusing on classic recordings for Blue Note, Prestige, and other top jazz labels. Burrell is still highly revered by fellow musicians and fans alike. …
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Top 88 for 2021
Gerry Gibbs’ Thrasher Dream Trios “Songs From My Father” was the Number-1 album in KCCK’s Top 88 jazz releases of 2021. Rahsaan Barber’s “Mosaic” was Number-88. Following is the list of everything else in between. Click here for printable list. Gerry Gibbs Thrasher Dream Trios “Songs From My Father” (Whaling City Sound) Veronica Swift “This …
Culture Crawl 682 “Fixing The World”
Craig Campbell and Priscilla Steele have collaborated throughout their life together. On Campbell Steele Gallery, Liars Theatre, not to mention three children. Now they have published a book inspired by an art installation they created for their orthodontist friend, Dr. William Olin. “The History of Orthodontics Through Time and Space follows the adventures of Buddy …
Special Programs for December 13 thru December 19
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays at 6:00 PM Muse Records, Part Two Don’t miss out as host Craig Kessler takes a second look at the substantial jazz label, Muse Records, that made a huge impact on jazz between 1972 and 1995. We’ll hear more excellent material from a variety of jazz greats …
This Week In Jazz December 12 thru December 18
Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of drummer Sonny Greer, bandleaders Spike Jones and Stan Kenton, horn man Clark Terry, pianists Phineas Newborn, Jr. and Barry Harris, trombonist Curtis Fuller and more! We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Horace Silver & the Jazz Messengers (1954), …
Culture Crawl 681 “It’s a Fruitcake, Not a Brownie!”
Singer-songwriter Carol Montag brings “A Carol Christmas” to CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids Dec. 16, 17, & 18. It’s an all-new show of traditional holiday music, plus some new compositions, including a unique tune inspired by the 2020 Derecho. Information and tickets at www.carolmontag.com.
Culture Crawl 680 “Coming Home”
In their 25th anniversary season, Chorale Midwest returns to the first venue the choir ever performed, First Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids for their Christmas Concert, Dec. 11 at 7:30 and Dec. 12 at 3:00. The program will include the premiere of a new commission by Matthew Culloton. Tickets and more information at www.choralemidwest.org.
This Week In Jazz December 5 thru December 11
Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of lyricist Ira Gershwin, trumpeter/singer Louie Prima, pianist Dave Brubeck, organist Jimmy Smith, bassist Jay Leonhart, pianist/singer/composer Tom Waits and more. We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Louis Armstrong & His Friends’ “All Stars In Concert, 1951” (1951), Louis …