Hey, Jazz fans!!! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of composer of saxophonists Lester Young. Med Flory and Branford Marsalis, singers Dinah Washington, Jimmy Rushing and Cecile McLorin Salvant, pianist Kenny Drew, guitarist Mimi Fox and more!!! We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of “The Clifford Brown Memorial Album” …
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM B-3 Blitz: Larry Goldings As a teenager, Larry Goldings took private lessons from Keith Jarrett. He studied piano with Jaki Byard and Fred Hersch in college, and while still an undergrad, he worked for a year with Jon …
Riverside Theatre and Mirrorbox Theatre are teaming up for the first of three co-produced online readings of brand new plays. The first installment takes place Friday, Aug. 21 and is “While We Wait,” by Charly Evon Simpson and directed by Corridor theatre veteran Chris Okiishi. The reading is live-streamed and free, but you must reserve …
Well, we tried. With regret, KCCK-FM has cancelled the pandemic-reduced Jazz Under The Stars concert scheduled for August 27 at McGrath Amphitheatre. “We had hoped to give the community a little glimmer of normality as we continue to deal with the ongoing pandemic, but when you pile the additional devastation caused by the derecho on …
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM B-3 Blitz: Joey DeFrancesco Joey DeFrancesco signed his first record deal with Columbia at age 16. That same year, he recorded with Miles Davis for his Amandla album. Critically acclaimed and nominated for multiple Grammy’s, DeFranceso is …
Hey, Jazz fans!!! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of pianists Jess Stacy, George Shearing and Claude Thornhill, singers Lorez Alexandria, Jeannie Cheatham, Joe Jackson and Patti Austin, trumpeter Benny Bailey, saxophonist Arnett Cobb and more!!! We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of “The Amazing Bud Powell, Vol. 2” …
We were recently made aware of a data breach which may have included basic demographic information of KCCK donors and friends. No private data was accessed or compromised. However, because we always want to be completely transparent with our community, you should be aware of the incident. KCCK is one of many of organizations that …
Brucemore’s Cabaret in the Courtyard concerts have long been an August staple in Cedar Rapids. The pandemic has forced staff and performers to make some adjustments this year. Tara Richards explains the mitigation and distancing procedures. Brucemore Artist in Residence Gerard Estella explains that this year will feature two shows “Unforgettable and Unplugged,” and “Hair …
