The KCCK Featured CD for August is “Nightconcert” by Erroll Garner. Never before released in the U.S., this midnight performance by the pianist and his classic trio took place in Amsterdam in November of 1964 at one of the premiere concert halls in the world. The packed house witnessed a blistering set featuring the group’s …
The 2nd annual Czech Village Blues takes over the Lions Bridge in the historic Cedar Rapids neighborhood August 11th. Greg West and Michelle Churchill Bell tell Dennis Green that headliners include Bernard Allison, Vanja Sky, and Mike Zito, touring as the Ruf Records Blues Caravan. Also performing are Iowa based groups Shane Johnson’s Blue Train …
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Formidable Flutes: Eric Dolphy Multi-instrumentalist Eric Dolphy’s short career was marked by his proficiency on not only the alto sax and flute, but also on the clarinet and piccolo. He is considered the artist who established …
Rich Heritage of Cedar Rapids Theatre Company – RHCR Theatre presents “Closer” Aug. 4-11. RHCR Artistic Director Kerry Covington steps into the four-person cast in this story of love and betrayal, and says there is a lot of room for the actors to interpret the characters. Katie Starks directs the show, and says that there …
The Cedar Rapids Municipal band has just two more weeks of concerts remaining in their 2018 season. The July 25th and 29th programs feature the bugler for the Kentucky Derby, Steve Buttleman, who is a CR Washington graduate. He’ll be teaming up with two student trumpeters for “Buglers Holiday.” Hannah Langley, from Oak Ridge Middle …
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 …
