Culture Crawl 920 “Good ‘Ol Days in the Frat at the Heidelberg” Orchestra Iowa closes its Masterworks season with the landmark piece for orchestra and chorus, “Carmina Burana.” Tim Hankewich says Orff’s landmark work is much more than its best-known segment, “O Fortuna.” Also on the program is Samuel Barber’s Symphony No. 1, which the …
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler Mondays at 6:00pm An Introduction to ENJA Records Craig spins a variety of first-rate recordings by John Scofield, Karin Krog, Freddie Hubbard, Kenny Barron, Eddie Harris, and many others from the ENJA record label. The Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at …
Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of singers Maxine Sullivan and Betty Carter, pianists Red Garland and Ellis Larkins, record producer Creed Taylor, trumpeter Al Porcino, Drummer Billy Cobham, pianists/composers Gil Evans and Mike Conrad and more. We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Curtis Counce’s …
This week John and Noah delve into the depths of John’s mind, discussing a sampling of songs he chose for Friday’s blues show. The five tracks cover a wide range of blues tones, including some down home beats from the Lone Star State! Songs featured in this episode: Jimmie Vaughn – “baby, Please Come Home” …
Summer is just around the corner and Lisa Barnes is in full swing getting ready for Iowa City’s Summer of the Arts programming. Hear about all of your favorite events including the Friday Night Concert Series, Free Movie Series, Iowa City Jazz Festival, Iowa Arts Festival, Music on the Move, and a new outdoor series …
As the Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale approaches the end of their ’23-’24 season, director Gerry Kreitzer makes one more stop at the studio with details on the choir’s final concert, “Americana.” It’s Saturday, May 11, 2:30pm at The Lodge at Usher’s Ferry. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door. For tickets and more information …
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. …
