Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Formidable Flutes: Moe Koffman Canadian Moe Koffman was not only a gifted saxophonist and flautist, he was also a much-sought-after composer and arranger, as well. During his 50-year career, Koffman was one of Canada’s most prolific …
Tom Schwans and Sean McCall play 20 characters between them in “Greater Tuna,” the classic story of the hilarious people of Tuna Texas. They tell Dennis that they’ve done other plays in the Tuna series, but this is the first time they’ve tackled the original work. From Arlen to Bertha to not one, but two …
Non-Profit will perform at First Friday Jazz at the Opus Concert Cafe Friday, August 3, 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 live music …
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Formidable Flutes: Hubert Laws Hubert Laws built a nearly 50-year career on a solid reputation for genius. His mastery of both the flute and saxophone, and his virtuosity in not only jazz, but classical, pop, and …
Cedar Rapids has a long history in drum corps, fielding its own high energy show group, the Emerald Knights, for many years. Interest in drum corps remains strong in the community, which is why the Tournament of Drums has grown to become one of the leading drum corps competitions in the nation. Nancy Andreasen and …
Noelridge Park and McGrath Amphitheatre will be the scene for great music again this year as KCCK’s Jazz Under the Stars returns for 2018. One season highlight will certainly be a performance by 2018 International Blues Challenge winner Kevin “B.F.” Burt. Kevin’s talent is no secret here in the Corridor, but he took the annual …
The flute takes center stage this week with the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band, as director Steve Shanley tells Dennis that the program will include a feature from the Coe Youth Flute Ensemble, July 11 and 22. The July 18 & 29th concerts will be the band’s annual Czech and Bohemian music feature, including selections from …
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Formidable Flutes: Herbie Mann Herbie Mann began his career playing tenor saxophone and clarinet. Eventually, however, he made his mark as one of very first jazz musicians to specialize on flute. Mann emphasized the groove approach …
