The Cedar Rapids Municipal salutes Artie Shaw and the movie “La La Land” this week with concerts at Cleveland School, the New Bo Market, and Ellis Park. Next week, the band will play a medley from “Hamilton,” featuring the hip-hop talents of Funk 101 lead singer Kevin Sims. Concert sites and times at www.crmuniband.com, and …
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Special Programs: Week of July 17 – 23
Short List with Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Short List: Jazz Clubs – Manne-Hole (L.A.) The Short List series on the more famous jazz clubs, both past …
Mr. Green’s Jazz Band Camp Videos
Dennis Green talked to KCCK’s Middle School Jazz Band Camp students recently about how jazz musicians are inspired by the popular music of the day to create jazz versions of songs and music they like. He played several examples of songs that have become jazz standards, whose origins come from Broadway and even Disney movies, …
Culture Crawl 271 “And Your Little Dog-Person, Too”
RHCR Theatre of Cedar Rapids presents the Young Performers Edition of “Wizard of Oz” July 21-30. Raelynne Burns, who plays Dorothy, and director Gregga John, talk about the show, including their decision to do something interesting with the character of Toto, that Dennis Green heartily endorses. www.rhcrtheatre.com for tickets and information.
Culture Crawl 272 “Now With Jugglers!”
The CR Municipal Band’s 2017 season continues with their first-ever performance in Hiawatha’s Guthridge Park on July 5, with Young Artist Contest runner-up Sam Kelly from Linn Mar, the premiere of a new arrangement of a famous Carl King march, and some Shostakovich folk dances. The concert repeats July 9 in Bever Park. The following …
Fourth of July Special: Complete Broadcast Schedule
KCCK’s Fourth of July Special: The Jazz Heritage Series Radio Broadcasts Tuesday, July 4th 6:00 AM – 12:00 Midnight Let KCCK be part of your Fourth of July celebration when we bring you the Jazz Heritage Series Radio Broadcasts featuring The United States Air Force Band Airmen of Note, the premier jazz ensemble of the …
Special Programs: Week of July 3 – 9
KCCK’s Fourth of July Special: The Jazz Heritage Series Radio Broadcasts Tuesday, July 4th 6:00 AM – 12:00 Midnight Let KCCK be part of your Fourth of July celebration when we bring you the Jazz Heritage Series Radio Broadcasts featuring The United States Air Force Band Airmen of Note, the premier jazz ensemble of the …