We’ll play back the entire Top 88 jazz releases of 2019 all day and night New Year’s Day. From Wynton Marsalis’ “Bolden (Original Soundtrack)” to Jennifer Wharton’s “Bonegasm” and everything in between. Starting at 6 a.m. January 1. Wynton Marsalis “Bolden (Original Soundtrack)” (Blue Engine) Monty Alexander “Wareika Hill (Rasatamonk Vibrations)” (Monty Alexander) …
Join us New Year’s Eve for NPR’s Toast of the Nation. Christian McBride is your host for an evening of jazz from around the world. You’ll hear Joshua Redman, Brad Mehldau, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Ron Carter, and Fred Hersch. Beginning at 9 p.m. December 31 and going into the wee …
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM Bob’s Baker’s Dozen: Bill Withers Bill Withers, with his strong, soulful voice and poignant songwriting, crossed the boundaries of many musical genres. While remembered primarily as a Rhythm and Blues balladeer, Withers also made a great impact …
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 …
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 …
