Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of bassists Curly Russell, Harry Babasin and Jerry Jemmott, singers Nat King Cole, Bill Henderson and Queen Latifah, pianists Marian McPartland, Sir Charles Thompson, Harold Mabern, guitarists George Benson and Bill Frisell and more. We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries …
Jazz Corner of the World Encore with host Craig Kessler Mondays at 6:00pm Cedar Walton’s Extraordinary Piano Craig serves up a deep listen to the work of pianist extraordinaire, Cedar Walton. We’ll hear fine hard bop piano from Walton’s 50-plus records. The Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at 6:00pm Da’Bluesapalooza 2023 …
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calls for new elections in Israel…the Iowa legislature misses a deadline for approving funding for the state’s schools.
Gilded Pear Gallery in Cedar Rapids is home to some exciting exhibitions for the next couple months, one of which features Julia Kottal and her exploration of color through abstract oil landscapes and watercolor. Gilded Pear manager, Lauren Tucci, invites everyone to a reception celebrating current exhibitions on Friday, March 15, 4:30-7:30pm. Julia’s exhibition, “The …
The U.S. House has passed a bill that could affect American TikTok users…a bill that critics say could impact in vitro fertilization has stalled in the Iowa Senate.
Have you ever wanted to ask John Heim, aka “Big Mo” “Why’d you play that?” or “Why’d you play THAT?” Each episode Producer Noah challenges Joan to identify a tune from his most recent show, and explain why he chose it. In Episode 0, John and Noah lay out the framework for the show. Subscribe …
Special Counsel Robert Hur defends his report on Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents…the head of the Iowa Pork Producers Association reacts to the closing of Tyson’s pork plant in Perry.
The head of the U.N. is calling for a ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan…a Coralville woman is going on trial for blocking traffic during a protest.
