Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of bassists Jymie Merritt and Ron Carter, pianist/composers Mary Lou Williams and John Lewis, trumpeters Maynard Ferguson and Richard Williams, trombonist Jimmy Cleveland and more. We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Art Blakey’s “The Jazz Messenger” (1956), Charles Minus’ …
Short List with Host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM Short List: Al McKibbon This week’s Short List series takes a listen to bassist Al McKibbon, who enjoyed a long, widely acclaimed, and varied career. Cal Tjader credits McKibbon for introducing him to Latin music. He was bassist …
The regular meeting of the Kirkwood Board of Trustees will take place May 13, 2021. Time, place, and meeting agenda can be found at this link.
The Arthur Collins Legacy Association premieres its third documentary detailing the critical role Collins Radio has played in the U.S. space program. “Steps To The Moon” tells how the company became a leader in successful communication and tracking of satellites from a site north of Cedar Rapids called Echo Hill, in the very early days …
And the first shall be last! The Mt. Vernon Swingin’ STANGS were the first band we recorded for Corridor Jazz this year, but ended up being our final guest DJ hour. The songs were largely picked by Jasper Rood, and show how jazz has influenced video game music. Fellow seniors Sage Boettcher, and Kai Yamanishi …
The History Center of Cedar Rapids is returning to in-person events, with appropriate precautions. Oral Histories Live returns May 4, featuring longtime Gazette columnist Dave Rasdal. And entrepreneur Steve Shriver will be “eulogized” during the next “Famous Last Words,” May 8. The History Center will also host a Roaring Twenties-themed lawn party in July. Listen …
Jefferson seniors Emily Fultz and Cady Yokanovich chose a unique method for picking the songs for their guest DJ hour. Jefferson COVID precautions required the band to leave the band room after 30 minutes of rehearsal to allow the room’s air handling to catch up. Band members used the break time by picking their favorite …
Emma Midcalf returns for her second time as a guest DJ, joined by fellow CP-U seniors Brent Massner and Faith Maue. Brent admits his dad wakes him up by singing Paul Anka. Emma reveals that Mr. Jacobi’s playing instructions to her include the musical terms “gaddink” and “gaddonk.” Why? You’l have to listen to hear …
