The KCCK Featured CD for December is “Have Yourself an Alto Madness Christmas” by Richie Cole. The veteran saxophonist developed his Alto Madness concept back in the Seventies with the idea that any tune, no matter how unlikely its source, could be turned into exuberant bop. The source in this instance is the standard Christmas …
Tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of pianists Dave Brubeck, Wynton Kelly, Ronnie Matthews and Amina Figarova, bassists Jay Leonhart, Miroslave Vitous and Harvie Schwartz, singers Lou Rawls and Cassandra Wilson, guitarist Jim Hall and more!!! We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Anita O’Day’s “This Is Anita O’Day” (1955), Gerry Mulligan …
The regular meeting of the Kirkwood Board of Trustees will take place December 12, 2019. Time, place, and meeting agenda can be found at this link.
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM Basses Loaded: Ray Brown After taking inspiration from Jimmy Blanton, Ray Brown grew to become a major influence on bass in his own right. He began with the Dizzy Gillespie Orchestra, then moved on to become the …
Artist Mary Zeran opens an exhibition of her latest work Dec. 6 at Gilded Pear Gallery. Mary tells Dennis about how her paintings are actually similar to sculptures, and gallery director Lauren Tucci talks about the art of displaying exhibits so they look their best on the gallery walls. Everyone is invited to the exhibit …
Pianist Jim McDonough’s “Holiday Grande” tour takes to the road again this year for shows all around the state, including shows in Anamosa on Nov. 29, and Cedar Rapids on Dec. 8. Jim talks to Dennis about the origins of the show, and how he meets the challenge of keeping it fresh after more than …
Join Iowa’s Jazz Station on Thanksgiving Day, as we relive a great Jazz Under the Stars season. We’ll broadcast every minute of every concert from this past August, with TWO chances for you to catch each band. 2019 marked the beginning of a brand new Young Artist Series, featuring fine student combos at each concert. …
Tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of composer/pianist/singer Willie ‘The Lion’ Smith, composer/pianist Billy Strayhorn, reedmen Al Cohn, Paul Desmond, Gigi Gryce and Wessell “Warmdaddy” Anderson, cornetist Nat Adderley, singer Etta James and more!!! We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Andre Previn’s Trio Jazz’ “King Size!” (1958), John Coltrane’s “Coltrane Jazz” …
