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This Week In Jazz July 21st thru July 27th

  Tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of pianists Dr. Billy Taylor, Sonny Clark and Loren Schoenberg, saxophonists Johnny Hodges, Bill Perkins, and singer Janis Siegel. We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Conte Candoli’s “Powerhouse Trumpet” (1955), “Chet Baker Sings” (1956), Abbey Lincoln’s “It’s Magic” (1958) and many others throughout the …

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First Friday Jazz August 2

Paul Lichty and his sextet will perform songs from his Social Media Suite album at First Friday Jazz at the Opus Concert Cafe Friday, August 2, 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 …

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Student Jazz Groups Coming to Jazz Under the Stars

High School Combos Join 2019 Lineup Iowa’s Jazz Station doubles the entertainment this year, as student combos are coming to Jazz Under The Stars. Three groups, consisting of students from area high schools will perform in KCCK’s Young Artist Series at three of the four Jazz Under the Stars concerts, August 1, 8, and 15, …

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Special Programs for July 15 thru July 20

Short List with host Bob Naujoks     Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM    Women In Jazz: Barbara Donald  Trumpeter and band leader Barbara Donald began playing at age eight. She built a solid reputation in the California jazz scene, and played with such notables as John Coltrane, Dexter Gordon, …

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Culture Crawl 272 “The Studio’s Never Smelled So Good”

The 6th annual Asian Fest takes place July 20 from Noon-8pm in Cedar Rapids’ McGrath Amphitheater. Kanu Salaria, Bhumia Nayak, and Lynn Phakamas-Hansen brightened our studio with colorful outlets reflecting the heritage of India and Thailand. The free festival will feature 11 “villages” demonstrating various Asian cultures, more than 20 food vendors, and about a …

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This Week In Jazz July 14th thru July 20th

Hey, Jazz fans!!!   Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of pianists Vince Guaraldi and Larry Fuller, drummers Philly Joe Jones, Joe Morello, Bobby Previte and Ben Riley, bassist Abraham Laboriel, vibist Caj Tjader and more!!! We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Charles Mingus’ “New Tijuana Moods” (1957), …

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Culture Crawl 272 “The Studio’s Never Smelled So Good”

The 6th annual Asian Fest takes place July 20 from Noon-8pm in Cedar Rapids’ McGrath Amphitheater. Kanu Salaria, Bhumia Nayak, and Lynn Phakamas-Hansen brightened our studio with colorful outlets reflecting the heritage of India and Thailand. The free festival will feature 11 “villages” demonstrating various Asian cultures, more than 20 food vendors, and about a …

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Ultimate American Music Tour 2020

Ultimate American Music Tour New Orleans · Memphis · Nashville Dates: April 15 – 22, 2020 Click Here: Ultimate American Music Tour Flyer Click here for full brochure: Jazz Travelers Mini Brochure KCCK   Inclusions What Is Included:(7) nights accommodations in 4-star properties. All centrallylocated in historic areas within walking distance to live musicnightly.(3) Nights …

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