The KCCK Featured Album for August is “We Insist 2025” from Terri Lyne Carrington and Christie Dashiell. When Max Roach’s “We Insist” album was released in 1960, it was a statement of protest and aspirations, representing African American and African history. The reimagined update is a perfect work of protest for our current moment. It’s …
Tim Daugherty is in the studio ahead of week one of KCCK’s Jazz Under the Stars outdoor concert series. Tim is reuniting with band Daugherty, Davis, & McPartland and the young artists opener will be the Griffin Bieber Quartet. It’s Thurs, Aug 7, 6:30pm at Noelridge Park. For more info visit kcck.org/juts. Subscribe to The …
Steve Shanley returns for the ninth and final week of the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band season with concerts on Wed, Jul 30 at Hughes Park & Sun, Aug 3 at Bever Park. Both concerts are 7:30-8:30pm. Bring a lawn chair and a blanket and settle in for an exciting conclusion to this year’s CR Muni …
Artist and author Tara Moorman returns to the KCCK studio after nearly eight years as her exhibition collection, “Letters to my Ancestors,” has become available for viewers to see in a new light. Manager of the newly renovated Mercy Gift Shop, Sarah Wick, joins in on the fun too in this collaborative effort to bring …
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Happy Birthday Kenny Burrell! Craig celebrates Kenny Burrell’s 94th birthday with an exciting overview of this all-time great guitarist’s career, from the years 1951 up to his latest. Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at 6:00pm Trio Grismore at Jazz Under …
Thanks to everyone who has called, emailed, or made a gift to support KCCK in the wake of the federal funding cuts. We’ve had a tremendous response in new donors, additional gifts, as well as new and increased sustainers. But $150,000 is a large amount to make up. Local programs, local announcers, and jazz education …
Howdy folks! This week we have a special edition of the big mo pod show, eschewing our typical why’d you play that in favor of a brand new interview! We brought local blues legend Merrill Miller in for a second time to get a more in depth look at his story and the thoughts that …
Musicians Paul Lichty from the Paul Lichty Jazz Orchestra & Chris Jensen from Wave Cage are in the studio ahead of a one of a kind big band experience featuring live visual art from Vintage Liquid Projections. The show is Sun, Aug 3, 7:30pm at The James Theater. Tickets at thejamesic.com. More info at www.paullichtymusic.com. …
