The Independence Jazz Orchestra joins The Corridor Jazz Project for the first time in 2024. JD Huffman and Teegan Cross represent their band and school on KCCK. Teegan and JD’s Playlist: Gualdalquivir Tiburon – “Jesus Molina” McCoy Tyner – Things Ain’t What They Used to Be The Dog Walker – A Seagull & …
A bridge has collapsed in Baltimore after being struck by a container ship…Iowa’s top health official says Governor Reynolds’ plan for overhauling the state’s behavioral health system will make is easier for Iowans to get help.
At 79, Erika Schwartz is one of the youngest Holocaust survivors. Her memories are those of the lasting PTSD her mother suffered due to their imprisonment and post-war life under Communist role in Hungary. Erika didn’t really come to terms with why she struggled with self-esteem and finding meaning in her life until middle age. …
Four men have been charged with the attack on a concert hall in Russia that killed more than 130 people…Senate Republicans could act on an education package affecting Iowa’s AEAs this week.
Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of saxmen Ben Webster, James Moody, Michael Brecker, and Lew Tabackin, bandleaders Paul Whiteman and Matt Catingub, bassists Ike Isaacs, Larry Gales and Paul Jackson, drummer Paul Motian and Steve Fidyk, singers Sarah Vaughan, Astrud Gilberto, Stacey Kent and Ledisi …
After being off since October 2023, we flipped the switch on a new 106.9 translator on March 20. Our Johnson County transmitter lost its location when Kirkwood sold its Iowa City campus building and the tower where we resided was torn down. This transition came at an interesting time. The location of the translator had …
Jazz Corner of the World Encore with host Craig Kessler Mondays at 6:00pm Mellow Trane on Prestige Craig begins his celebration of the 75th anniversary of Prestige Records with spins from a number of mellow John Coltrane classics from the legendary label. The Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at …
Miera Kim and Carey Bostian from Red Cedar Chamber Music are here today talking about their current concert series, “Old Friends.” The program features a core ensemble of violin, viola, and cello with Miera’s old friend, violist Choong-Jin Chong, featured as a guest. The big concluding concert of this program is March 30, 7pm at …
