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 …
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 …
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 …
Orchestra Iowa and Ballet Quad Cities team up once again this year for “The Nutcracker,” Dec. 7 at 2:30 and 7:30 at the Paramount Theatre. Music Director Tim Hankewich says that even though the Tchaikovsky’s music doesn’t change, the dancers and choreography do, presenting unique challenges and opportunities for both dancers and musicians. Tim also …
It’s “Christmas with Chorale Midwest,” Dec. 7 & 8 at Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Hiawatha. Director Dr. Bradley Barrett talk, along with KCCK’s Bob Stewart, a charter member of the Chorale, talk to Dennis about picking the right literature for holiday concerts, and how the program is designed to take the audience chronologically through …
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.
