The state of Iowa has contributed greatly to the world of jazz, providing a heritage and education to many influential jazz artists of yesterday and today. The strong jazz education programs in Iowa schools are nurturing and producing many new young players, some of whom will surely be seen on these pages in the future. …
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Shop in the KCCK On-Line Store
Support KCCK by purchasing great jazz music or merchandise in our online store. Purchase CDs — including the latest Corridor Jazz Project CD — Jazzed T-shirts in both men’s and women’s styles, coffee mugs and much more. You can also purchase tickets for various KCCK events. There’s something for every jazz lover. All proceeds from …
KCCK’s Clean Up Your Act takes first place
KCCK’s Clean Up Your Act took first place in the Iowa Broadcast News Association’s 2013 News Awards Contest in the In-Depth/Series category for expanded reports or series that provide background and understanding of a specific news event or issue. The award was announced at IBNA’s 2014 convention in Cedar Rapids May 3. Produced by George …
KCCK Producers Choose Top 10s of 2014
KCCK’s music producers have each chosen their 10 favorite jazz, smooth jazz and blues releases from 2014. Their top choices range from Ryan Keberle & Catharsis to Craig Handy to Ariel Pocock. Click here to see their choices. Mark Yother: Monday-Friday 6 a.m. – 10 a.m. / Sundays 6 a.m. – 9 a.m. 1) Spike …
Top 88 of 2014
Nathan East’s self-titled CD was the most-played on KCCK during 2014. George Cables’ “Icons and Influences” was the second most-popular on our airwaves. “Pucker” by Scott Amendola and Charlie Hunter came in third. “Into the Zone” by Ryan Keberle & Catharsis was Number-88. You can purchase all 88 CDs through Amazon.com and a portion of …
Jon Batiste Jazz Workshop for Adults!
Every now and then, sometimes associated with the jazz education work KCCK does in middle and high schools, we’ll get asked “How about some jazz education for adults who want to return to playing or play better?” Well, here is an opportunity! Pianist Jon Batiste is offering a special workshop, targeted at 50+ musicians, prior …