The KCCK Featured CD for April is “The Music of John Lewis” from the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. Few captured the sleek, swinging sophistication of jazz better than Mr. Lewis, the pianist, composer and leader of the Modern Jazz Quartet, who had a long, personal relationship with Jazz at Lincoln Center. …
After 36 years The Follies is just as much a family as it is a show. Some adult performers started in the show as kids, and it’s not uncommon for whole families to be involved. Dennis Green is a past Follies cast member, as is his wife and two grown sons. Producer Jen Boettger reminds …
Short List with Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Corridor Jazz (Dr. Craig Dove) Dr. Craig Dove is mainly known for his inspiring bass work, but he also plays piano and sings. On his albums he often does all three. Dr. Dove is a REAL doctor …
It’s an afternoon of great food and great music at the Ox Yoke Inn at the Gospel Brunch, opening April 2. Deborah Kennedy and Ian Zahren talk about putting this original show together, which mixes old gospel tunes and hymns with new music. And they just might accidentally let slip their favorite musical mashup from …
Orchestra Iowa continues its season showcasing the music of American composers with two ballets by Aaron Copland, whose synthesis of African-American rhythms, cowboy folk, and classical forms has influenced music for over a century. The Orchestra joins with Ballet Quad Cities to perform “Rodeo” and “Billy The Kid” March 25 & 26 at the Paramount, …
The Middle Cedar Partnership Project aims to improve water quality and reduce flooding.
Short List with Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Corridor Jazz (Dick Watson) Pianist Dick Watson has been a fixture for many years at the Lighthouse Inn in Cedar Rapids. Dick is a resident of Iowa City, a graduate of the University of Iowa and a …
Chorale Midwest was formed 20 years ago by a group of choir alums who wanted to keep performing post-school. KCCK’s Bob Stewart is a charter member. Today, the Chorale has grown to include a main ensemble, a women’s chorus, a vocal jazz group, and also features a soloist spotlight series. Upcoming events include: March 13 …
