Lisbon is one of the smallest schools in their class but definitely punch above their weight in a season that included their second consecutive appearance at the Jazz Championships. Teague Krob and Chris Ricke join Ron to break it down. Teague and Chris’s Playlist: Charles Mingus – Eat That Chicken Chet Baker – But Not …
Iowa City’s multigenerational choir, Family Folk Machine, is getting ready for its final concert of the season, “Dreaming of Justice: Songs for a Crowded Table” coming up on Sunday, May 12, 3 p.m. at The Englert Theatre with special guest LaTasha DeLoach. Board members Jean Littlejohn & Jon Ranard are here with all the details. …
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler Mondays at 6:00pm Prestige Jam Sessions Craig gives us a listen to the famous “Jam Session Recordings” from Prestige. We’ll hear extended top-notch sides featuring Gene Ammons, John Coltrane, Mal Waldron, Teddy Charles, Jackie McLean, and many others. The Wednesday …
In this week’s installment of the Big Mo Pod Show Noah and John discuss some of the artists featured in Friday’s show, covering a little of each one’s history and why John chose to play those tunes. This episode features a few artists that take a departure from John’s usual selections, including Big Sam’s Funky …
Vickey Acas, Connor Dallner, Heath Lane from the Liberty Jazz Ensemble are our guests for a funky hour of music and conversation, including their experience with guest artist (and KCCK producer) Saul Lubaroff. Vicky, Connor, and Heath’s Playlist: Sonny Rollins – God Bless the Child Duke Ellington – Ko-Ko Weather Report – Birdland Herbie Hancock …
TKM Theatrical Productions presents the Iowa premiere of “Trick of the Light” May 10-12 at the Amana Performing Arts Center. It’s a brand new play by Minneapolis playwright Peter Moore, which appears to be a lighthearted romp about a man who discovers he can turn invisible. But hidden within the comedy are some sharp observations …
Mid-Prairie students Isabelle Duvall, Jason Goode, Jarrett TeBockhorst represented their jazz band with a great playlist and stories about Anime and what happens when Mr. Kunz asks you to bring your tuba to jazz band rehearsal. Isabelle, Jason, and Jarrett’s Playlist: Seatbelts – Too Good Too Bad Ray Brown Trio (feat. Diana Krall) – I …
The regular meeting of the Kirkwood Board of Trustees will take place May 9, 2024. Time, place, and meeting agenda can be found at this link.
