The KCCK Featured Album for June is “Remembrance” from Chick Corea and Bela Fleck. The recording serves as a moving final document of the years-long creative and personal relationship between the two which began in 2007. It’s also a crucial addition to Chick’s legacy, featuring three previously unreleased compositions by the legendary pianist.. The disc …
The season finale for Orchestra Iowa fast approaches and Tim Hankewich says it’s gearing up to be a big one. Bring some chairs and bring the family for Pops On The River: The Ultimate Eagles Experience, Saturday 6/1, 7pm @McGrath Amphitheater. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster at www.creventslive.com. You can also call the box …
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler Mondays at 6:00pm The Many Contributions of Sonny Clark Craig presents great recordings featuring pianist Sonny Clark as a leader for Blue Note, as well as his work as a sideman with the likes of Jackie McLean, Hank Mobley, Grant Green, and many others. …
Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of saxmen Bud Shank, Red Holloway and Greg Abate, pianists Ramsey Lewis, Freddie Redd and Lynne Arriale, bassists Niels Henning Orsted-Pedersen, Eric Revis and Christian McBride, trombonist Tricky Lofton, singer Ann Hampton Callaway and more. We’ll also mark the recording …
Yet again Noah and John don their spelunking gear to delve into a selection of tunes from John’s Friday night show. This episode’s tracks feature a mix of old and new styles, as well as a track with a unique fusion of genres all rolled into one! Songs featured in the episode: Tuba Skinny – …
The historic Brucemore mansion is gearing up for a fun packed summer and here to tell us all about it is Events and Communications Coordinator, Jennifer Beall. Kicking it off May 31 & June 1 is Hello Summer! in the formal gardens. June 7 will see the Ballet Des Moines on the 1st Ave lawn. …
Gilded Pear Gallery has two new exhibits open, and it’s a rather unique set up. Works from landscape artists, Audrey Brown and Randy Richmond, will be found in their respective exhibits, but viewers may find overlaps as the two are a couple! Gilded Pear manager, Lauren Tucci, talks about putting the exhibits together and invites …
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler Mondays at 6:00pm Harold Land, Tenor Sax Genius Craig shares outstanding recordings featuring tenorman Harold Land. We’ll hear Harold’s music from Contemporary, Riverside, Mainstream, Blue Note, and other record labels. The Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at 6:00pm Mina Jazz Quintet …
