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This Week’s Shows: Week of April 11 – 17

Short List with Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM The Short List: Vocal Short List 14 (Barbara Morrison) Barbara Morrison is one of busiest entertainers in the jazz and blues world. She has been around the world several times and a headliner across the country. She has over …

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Culture Crawl 143 “Take Me To Church & Manilow)

April 30 International Jazz Day event celebrates ‘Art of Improvisation’

In celebration of UNESCO’s International Jazz Day, the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature presents “The Art of Improvisation,” an event that celebrates and explores the unique role that improvisation plays in jazz. Steve Grismore, a full-time jazz instructor at the University of Iowa and a familiar face in jazz performance in the area for decades, will …

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Culture Crawl 142 “Gallery Night”

Kirkwood Board of Trustees to meet April 14, 2016

The regular meeting of the Kirkwood Board of Trustees will take place April 14, 2016. Time, place, and meeting agenda can be found at this link.

Hollis Monroe Joins KCCK to Host Midday Jazz

Award-winning producer and program host Hollis Monroe has joined Iowa’s Jazz Station as Midday Host and Producer, debuting Monday, April 4. Monroe is a five-time recipient of the Eric Sevareid Award five times, and has also been recognized by the Northwest Broadcast News Association. Most recently he has been hosting a jazz show on KHOI radio …

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2016 Taste of Jazz “April In Paris” – SOLD OUT!!

    Each spring, KCCK, 1st Avenue Wine House and the future chefs of Kirkwood’s Culinary Arts Department collaborate for a night of wine, food and music on the Kirkwood campus at The Hotel At Kirkwood Center. 2016 Taste of Jazz will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2016! French Music, French Food, Wine Featuring …

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This Week’s Shows: Week of April 4 – 10

Short List with Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM The Short List: Vocal Short List 14 (Marlene Ver Planck) New Series  Marlene Ver Planck is not a household name, even in jazz circles, but she has been a steady singing force since the 1950s, and has fully two …

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