Christopher’s Very Happy.Band will perform at First Friday Jazz at the Opus Concert Cafe Friday, March 1, 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 …
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Special Programs for February 18 thru February 23
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM Vocal Short List 16: Mabel Mercer Cabaret chanteuse Mabel Mercer – a cult figure in America – enjoyed a great career in Europe before the Second World War. She came to the United States in 1938 …
Washington – 2019 Corridor Jazz Recording Sessions
Robert Espe, saxophone, guests with the Cedar Rapids Washington Revolutionists on “Come Rain or Come Shine” in today’s featured Corridor Jazz Recording Video. The Revs are directed by Joel Nagel. As you enjoy the tune, how about a shout-out to all the students who not only play in the band, but swim, wrestle, play basketball, …
Culture Crawl 424 “Let Me Introduce You”
Orchestra Iowa has two great concerts coming up. “Tales of Hemingway” continues this season’s spotlight on women performers and composers with “My Name is Amanda Todd” by Jocelyn Morlock, inspired by a real-life tragedy brought on by cyber-bullying. The title song on the program is a Grammy-winning work by Cedar Rapids native Michael Daugherty, featuring …
Prairie – 2019 Corridor Jazz Recording Sessions
The week that we recorded the Corridor Jazz Project sessions was (we think) the last time that students actually went to school for a full week! Take 5 minutes of your snow day and watch Prairie High School Jazz One, in its first year under the direction of Charles Oldenkamp, performing “The Sweetest Sounds,” with guest soloist Tye Male, saxophone. …
Mt. Vernon – 2019 Corridor Jazz Recording Session
The Mt. Vernon Swingin’ STANGS version of “Harlem Nocturne” is straight out of a 60’s cop show. Featured guest artist is Laura Saylor, trading solos with Mt. Vernon’s Lily Cripe. Special thanks to drummer Tim Crumley, who stepped in at the last minute when the band’s drummer couldn’t get back in time from …
Special Programs for February 11 thru February 16
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM Vocal Short List 16: Thelma Carpenter Thelma Carpenter’s roots were in the Big Band Era, and her resume included stints with Teddy Wilson, Coleman Hawkins, and Count Basie. She became an attraction in New York nightclubs …
Xavier – 2019 Corridor Jazz Recording Sessions
Today’s featured Corridor Jazz video is Xavier High School Jazz Band One’s swinging take on “Straighten Up and Fly Right,” with Blake Shaw lending his bass and voice to the effort. The tune begins with a little duet featuring Blake and Xavier’s Ben Trachta, with a tasty sax solo from Sean Deegan in the middle. …