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 …
Lewis Kleman and Emily Kelly are seniors at Cedar Rapids Washington and three-year members of the top jazz band, the Revolutionists. They got their start in jazz at KCCK’s Jazz Band Camp in middle school. Dave Sharp of Indian Hills Community College was their combo director, and they still remember things he told them all …
Jacob Morgan and Theo DeSchinckel are founding members of the Liberty High School Jazz Ensemble. As they get ready to end their high school careers, they talk about being the first students in a new school, and play some of their favorite jazz recordings. Theo and Jacob’s Playlist: “Kogi” – The Jacob Mann Band “I …
The regular meeting of the Kirkwood Board of Trustees will take place April 9, 2020. Time, place, and meeting agenda can be found at this link.
Avery Arens, Allison Talyat, and Juliana Karl are our guest DJs from Xavier High School, and came prepared with an outstanding variety of music, and also how the movie The Parent Trap jump-started their interest in jazz. We also discussed the famous Jazz Band One pineapple, and learned there is now an additional mascot for …
The KCCK Featured CD for April is the Corridor Jazz Project Volume Thirteen from Iowa’s Jazz Station. We celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month by highlighting the talented students from the area’s high school jazz programs. The bands are joined by special guest soloists who work with and mentor the ensembles during the recording process. This year …
