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Special Programs for December 16 thru December 21

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 …

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This Week In Jazz December 15 thru December 21

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 …

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Holiday Jazz When You Want It!

The Christmas Channel

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 …

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Culture Crawl 531 “She’s Gonna Need a Bigger Gown”

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 …

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This Week In Jazz December 15 thru December 20

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 …

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Special Programs for December 9 thru December 14

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 …

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Culture Crawl 529 “Live From The Loft”

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 …

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Culture Crawl 528 “It’s A Carol Christmas!”

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 …

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