If you like holiday jazz, we have the station for you! KCCK’s Christmas Channel is a dedicated program stream of the coolest holiday jazz ever recorded, all commercial free. The perfect background for office parties, family gatherings or just a quiet night around the Yule Log. Find the Christmas Channel on KCCK’s app for IOS and Android …
Because she’s bringing her show to a bigger stage! Singer Amy Friedl Stoner brings her Christmas Cabaret to the Paramount Theatre for one night only, Dec. 13. She tells Dennis how she and her music and a/v team are going to make sure that the intimate and personal atmosphere of the cabaret translates well to …
Hey, Jazz fans!!! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of singers Frank Sinatra, Joe Williams, Bob Dorough and Diane Schuur, pianists Phineas Newborn, Jr. and John Hicks, organist Jimmy Smith, trumpeters Bob Scobey, Jack Purvis and Donald Byrd and more!!! We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Sonny Stitt’s …
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM Basses Loaded: Ron Carter Comfortable as both a sideman and leader, Ron Carter’s prolific career includes appearances on over 2,200 recordings – the most of any bassist. He was a member of the Miles Davis Quintet, appearing …
The Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale is in the midst of its 60th anniversary celebration. Director Gerry Kreitzer says that the holiday concert will feature a stunning work by John Rutter, “Magnificat,” Dec. 14 at St. Paul’s Methodist in Cedar Rapids. Gerry also previews the rest of the 60th anniversary season, which will include an all-Beethoven …
Singer/Songwriter Carol Montag has been starring in Christmas shows in the Cedar Rapids area for many years, both as a part of the group Tribute, and now doing her own show. “A Carol Christmas” is coming up Dec. 14 & 15 at CSPS in Cedar Rapids. Joining Carol will be Cameron Sullenberger, musical director and …
Orchestra Iowa and Ballet Quad Cities team up once again this year for “The Nutcracker,” Dec. 7 at 2:30 and 7:30 at the Paramount Theatre. Music Director Tim Hankewich says that even though the Tchaikovsky’s music doesn’t change, the dancers and choreography do, presenting unique challenges and opportunities for both dancers and musicians. Tim also …
It’s “Christmas with Chorale Midwest,” Dec. 7 & 8 at Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Hiawatha. Director Dr. Bradley Barrett talk, along with KCCK’s Bob Stewart, a charter member of the Chorale, talk to Dennis about picking the right literature for holiday concerts, and how the program is designed to take the audience chronologically through …
