Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM Vocal Short List: Arthur Prysock The deep-voiced Arthur Prysock started out under the influence of Billy Eckstine, but soon found his own way. His first fame came with the mid-1940s band of saxophonist Buddy Johnson. In the …
Reddyn Brunner-Luse and David Reisner from Marion High School are old hands at being KCCK Guest DJs, as this is their second time around. Things we learned during this show include: Reddyn has played Ronnie Cuber’s bari sax solo from Moanin’ on his bass trombone. David danced in the rain with a member of the …
Center Point-Urbana made its very first appearance in the Corridor Jazz Project this year, and fortunately, we were able to complete the concert before the pandemic hit. Emma, DJ, and Liam spun some great tunes and told us some funny stories. Things Dennis learned from Emma, DJ, and Liam: DJ has a Twitch Channel The …
Declan Green, Rufaro Muskwe, and Dylan Sines represented Kennedy Jazz Band One for our Guest DJ series. They had some pretty good stories, including why Declan and Rufaro are known as the “High-Five” guys! Playlist: “All The Things You Are” – Charlie Parker “And Then I Knew” – Pat Metheny Group “Summertime” – Chet …
The History Center of Cedar Rapids offers games and activities for the family on their website. They are also planning a virtual version of the popular program, “Grown Up Show and Tell,” hosted by Dennis Green. Watch your email and social media for details, or visit www.historycenter.org.
Alan Colton and Noah McLaughlin are this year’s guest DJs from the Solon Jazz Orchestra. They played some jazz tunes they find meaningful, with a special shoutout to their director, Mr. Cervantez, aka Mr. C, and some memories of guest artist Josh Duffee’s memorable performance at the Corridor Jazz Project concert Playlist: “Don’t Let Me …
John Heim, KCCK’s Big Mo, often receives praise and positive feedback from listeners. These days more than usual, as homebound music fans turn to the radio for an entertainment fix. But he has never gotten a phone call quite the one he received on April 3. John was in the midst of his “Beaker Street …
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM Vocal Short List: Judy Wexler Los Angeles-based Judy Wexler came to jazz after a successful career doing plays and musicals. She found her place in a jazz series at a local club. Since then, Wexler has recorded …
