This time next year, Brody Joens and Ryan Neubuaer will be finishing up their first year at Dordt University and Wartburg College, respectively. But today they are guest DJs on KCCK, representing Prairie Jazz I. They tell the story of how Gordon Goodwin’s “Jazz Police” became the unofficial theme “rev-up” tune for Jazz I this …
Shhh! Don’t tell, but Cavan O’Hara confesses during his guest DJ hour that he “may have” taken an extra sax or two from the Linn-Mar band room to practice on during this long break. Meanwhile, Anna Kelly explains why the duet she played with her cousin, 10 of Soul’s Mike McMann for the Corridor Jazz …
Hey, Jazz fans!!! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of saxophonists Bud Freeman, Gene Ammons and Leo Parker, vibist Teddy Charles, trumpeter Shorty Rogers, trombonist Freddie Green, flutist Herbie Mann, vocalist The. Rev. Al Green and more!!! We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Lester Young’s “Blue Lester” (1944), …
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.
