Hey, Jazz fans!!! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of trumpeter/singer Chet Baker, singer/bandleader Cab Calloway, pianist/singer/composer Earl “Fatha” Hines, bassist Monty Budwig, drummer Ed Thigpen, saxman Frank Morgan and more!!! We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of The Modern Jazz Quartet’s “Django” (1954), Miles Davis & the Jazz …
Hardboiled Mysteries is a new performance troupe that grew out of founder Marissa Carson’s love for putting on Murder Mystery parties. After having years of using shows written by others, Marissa gathered a group of friends to put on an original show that would be open to the public. Their first event, “Foul Play at …
Iowa’s Jazz Station is THE place to enjoy great music throughout the holidays. We begin Christmas Eve morning at 10, with 38 hours of uninterrupted holiday music to make your time with family and friends even more special. All commercial free, of course. Beginning December 26, we’ll look back at the year’s best jazz releases …
Orchestra Iowa music director Tim Hankewich has been a fan of International Blues Challenge winner Kevin “BF” Burt for years, and has invited Kevin to be the guest artist for the highlight of the Christmas season for many, “Holiday Spectacular.” Kevin will perform new arrangements of holiday favorites, and Coe College’s Steve Shanley has also …
Soul Sacrifice will perform at First Friday Jazz at the Opus Concert Cafe Friday, January 3, 2018 at 5 p.m. The first set will be broadcast live on KCCK. The First Friday Jazz Series features an eclectic mix of jazz, Latin, contemporary music and more in an intimate, upscale environment. For a $12 cover, enjoy …
Brucemore mansion in Cedar Rapids is a top holiday attraction in the Corridor, but it’s not too late to schedule a holiday tour. In fact, you can experience Brucemore for the holidays through Dec. 29. Melissa Porter says tours are offered Wednesday through Saturday. On Thursdays and Sundays you can also enjoy holiday tunes on …
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM Bob’s Baker’s Dozen: Leroy Carr Bluesman Leroy Carr’s short, prolific career in the late 1920’s and early 1930’s was not without its impact. Carr was a considerable influence on the vocal styles of Nat King Cole, Ray …
Hey, Jazz fans!!! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of pianist/composer/bandleader Stan Kenton, songwriter Andy Razaf, flutist Sam Most, organist Johnny “Hammond” Smith, saxmen Joe Farrell, Sonny Red and Eric Marienthal, trumpeter Bobby Porcelli and more!!! We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Sonny Stitt’s “Kaleidascope” (1950), Sonny Rollins …
