Jazz Corner of the World Encore with host Craig Kessler Mondays at 6:00pm Acoustic Jazz Piano Jamboree, Part 3 Craig celebrates Red Garland by spinning pieces that feature him as a leader, and also as an important sideman with John Coltrane, Miles Davis, and many others. The Wednesday Night …
The United Nations is concerned following the weekend attack on Israel by Iran…people gathered in Iowa City over the weekend to express concerns about the loss of a rape victim’s advocacy program.
Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of singers Bessie Smith and Madeleine Peyroux, bassists Gene Cherico and Richard Davis, trombonist Bennie Green, composer Henry Mancini, flutist Herbie Mann, saxman Leo Parker, drummer Danny Gottlieb and more. We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Stan Getz’ “Stan …
Singer, composer and pianist Rachel Eckroth performs in concert with the Kirkwood Jazz Ensemble and CR Jazz big band Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 in Ballantyne Auditorium. Kirkwood Jazz Director Blake Shaw and Rachel talk with Dennis Green about composing, performing, and working with young people.
The Awful Purdies, an all-female group that performs acoustic and bluegrass-tinged songs, performs at CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids on April 27th. Sarah Cram Driscoll talks about the band’s history, as well as their most recent album “The Great Unraveling.” Tickets for the CSPS show at www.cspshall.org. Find the Awful Purdies online at www.awfulpurdies.com/ and …
John and Producer Noah give the background on Big Mo’s “Sponsors de Faux,” like Mary’s Hand Battered Catfish, Shorty’s Adult Diapers, and Big Furry Shaving Products. Hear the real-life stories and people behind John’s favorite comedy bits!
Jonesy McElroy & Deb Kennedy with TKM Productions are in the studio ahead of the Iowa premier screening of “Stages” an original miniseries about theatre written and directed by Jonesy. Episode one introduces characters in a village of passionate theatrical enthusiasts. PG-13 rating. Stick around for a talkback after the screening with McElroy and cast …
John and Producer Noah are joined by a special guest, drummer Tim Crumley. Tim was one of John’s first students as a young music teacher in Butler County, Iowa. The drummer has gone on to be one of the Midwest’s first call musicians, performing in dozens of top groups, including Gabriel Espinoza’s Ashanti, Teh Eddie …
