Jazz Masters with Hollis Monroe Monday Encore from 12 noon to 4:00pm Join host Hollis Monroe as he presents a listen to the jazz masters who left their indelible mark on America’s music. Hollis celebrates anniversary recordings, birthdays of jazz geniuses legendary and obscure, and immortal charts that have become signature tunes. …
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Culture Crawl 1244 “He Didn’t Know I Could Sing”
The fourth and final week of this summer’s Jazz Under The Stars series put on by KCCK is upon us. This week features headlining group, Vandello, with the Chase Beightler Trio (Coe College) opening. In the studio is Vandello lead vocalist, Meg Adam. It’s JUTS week four, Thursday 8/27, 6:30pm at Noelridge Park in Cedar …
Culture Crawl 1243 “Concerto for Howitzer & Orchestra”
Orchestra Iowa’s Brucemorchestra is back and Tim Hankewich returns to the studio with the details. It’s Saturday, August 29 on the grounds of the Brucemore Mansion. The event begins at 7pm with additional tickets available for a reception preceding the show at 5:30pm. Tickets and more information at artsiowa.com & orchestraiowa.org. Subscribe to The Culture …
Culture Crawl 1242 “I Was Advised To Put A Band Together”
Tim Daugherty returns to Cedar Rapids for an afternoon show at the Campbell Steele Gallery. Tim chats with Dennis about his cruise ship career and other highlights from his career as a musician. It’s “Tim Daugherty & Friends – Live at Campbell Steele” Sunday, August 23, 2pm. Tickets and more information at campbellsteele.com. Keep up …
This Week’s Shows August 17 – August 23
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Monday at 6:00pm A Listen to Sunnyside Host Craig Kessler samples choice cuts from the Sunnyside record label. What began in 1982 as a means to release a Harold Danko album has grown into one of today’s premier jazz labels. Sunnyside has given us standout work from Lee Konitz, …
Culture Crawl 1241 “The Family Business”
It’s week three of KCCK’s Jazz Under The Stars and Vivian Shanley is in the studio ahead of her headlining show with the Vivan Shanley Quartet. Tune in to hear Vivian’s full circle KCCK story, from attending Jazz Band Camp in middle school, to graduating college and returning to Cedar Rapids to play bass in …
Culture Crawl 1240 “Bring Out The Big Voice”
TKM Productions presents “Always… Patsy Cline” by Ted Swindley, directed by Tom Milligan. In the studio is Tom Milligan and Deb Kennedy (Patsy Cline) with insights into the show. It’s August 14-16 & 21-23, Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 3pm at The Amana Performing Arts Center. Tickets and more information at tkmtheatricalproductions.com. Subscribe …
This Week’s Shows August 10 – August 16
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Monday at 6:00pm Soul Jazz & the B-3 Host Craig Kessler spins some classic soul jazz, heavy on the Hammond B-3 organ. We’ll hear such legends as Jimmy Smith, Brother Jack McDuff, and Shirley Scott, as well as jazz innovators Dr. Lonnie Smith and prodigy Joey DeFrancesco. …