Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of pianist/composer Eubie Blake, bassist Walter Page, reedman Joe Maini, drummer Joe Dodge, arranger Sammy Nestico, singer Natalie Cole and more. We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of “The Tatum Group Masterpieces, Vol. 7” (1956), Hank Mobley’s “Soul Station” (1960), …
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler Mondays at 6:00pm Bassist Ron Carter in the 1960’s Join host Craig Kessler as he explores the music of Ron Carter. We’ll hear Carter with Miles Davis, Eric Dolphy, Jaki Byard and Don Ellis and many others. The Wednesday Night …
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says a vote on fudning for Ukraine and Israel coupled with increased border security could come next week…Iowa Republican tax committee chairmen release a plan to eliminate the state income tax.
Brian Tanner, Scot Hughes and Josh Sazon are excited to bring the 1925 Scopes “Monkey” Trial back to life with Iowa City Community Theatre’s upcoming production of “Inherit The Wind.” The show is Feb. 2-3 & 9-10 at 7:30pm and Feb. 4 & 11 at 2pm. For tickets and more info visit www.iowacitycommunitytheatre.org. Subscribe to …
The regular meeting of the Kirkwood Board of Trustees will take place February 15 ,2024. Time, place, and meeting agenda can be found at this link.
The White House blasts Republicans who are blocking legislation to address the southern border…a bill that would have reduced legal protections for transgender Iowans fails to advance in the legislature.
The KCCK Featured Album for February is “Tell the Birds I Said Hello” from bassist Ben Allison, guitarist Steve Cardenas and saxophonist Ted Nash. The fourth album by this trio focuses its attention on the ever-surprising music of the under-recognized pianist and composer Herbie Nichols. The trio puts its own spin on a set of …
A U.S. House committee votes in favor of impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas…anti-human trafficking legislation is moving foward at the State Capitol.
