Author Derrick Bang has chronicled the life of pianist Vince Guaraldi and has also written dozens of articles on the Charles Schulz and the Peanuts comic strips. But he recently turned his attention to making an exhaustive survey of the role of Jazz in the music of TV and movies. His two-volume set, Crime and Spy …
Mirrorbox Theatre continues its weekly “Out The Box” streamed series with alive reading of “Chalk” by Walt McGough. Caroline Price and Marcia Hughes star in this new play about a mother eking out an existence post-Apocalypse, when her daughter, now possessed by the aliens who have taken over the world, returns home. Like all Mirrorbox …
Miera Kim and Carey Bostian of Red Cedar Chamber Music continue their in-home concerts with “All in the Family.” Performing once again with their sons Oliver and Adrian, who are both accomplished high school musicians, Carey and Miera say the program will be fun variety in a variety of styles, from an early Baroque piece …
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM Vocal Short List: Morgana King Vocalist Morgana King began singing in nightclubs at the age of 16. Her 1964 album, “A Taste of Honey” was well received. Following the death of her husband, trombonist Willie Dennis, she …
The regular meeting of the Kirkwood Board of Trustees will take place May 14, 2020. Time, place, and meeting agenda can be found at this link.
The KCCK Featured CD for May is “While We Wait” from Christopher’s Very Happy Band. Saxophonist and composer Chris Merz, who heads the jazz department at the University of Northern Iowa, offers up another batch of his catchy tunes on the quartet’s second release. It features Mike Conrad on piano and Dave Tiede on drums, …
Family Folk Machine, Iowa City’s intergenerational folk choir, is rescheduling their spring concert for fall. And while they are unable to meet in person, have hosted a “virtual open mic” for their members, continue to hold their songwriting classes, and more. For more information or to get involved, visit www.familyfolkmachinge.org.
Chris Merz, Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Northern Iowa, has just released the second Christopher’s Very Happy. Band. collection, “While We Wait.” Dennis Green talked with Chris about the new project, how he is handling his teaching duties during social distancing, and also some thoughts about Lee Konitz, who recently passed away. …
