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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
