It’s a sax section takeover from Prairie Jazz Band One, with front line seniors Sophia Johnson, Riley Kruse, and Carlie Robertson. JBO is celebrating just the sixth time in school history they’ll be competing at Jazz Championships. Sophia, Riley, and Carlie’s playlist: Ella Fitzgerald, Mack the Knife Count Basie & His Orchestra, I Left My …
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News Digest 3-28-24
Two bodies have been recovered in aftermath of the Baltimore bridge collapse…Governor Reynolds has signed the AEA bill.
Guest Djs 2024 – West
Sean Kearney, Oliver Miller, and Genna Ray brought a great hour of music with them, along with some stories about other activities, new director Mr. Zeglis, and their former director (and Corridor Jazz Guest Artist) Rich Medd. Sean, Oliver, and Genna’s Playlist: King Curtis – A Whiter Shade of Pale Huntertones – Togo (Live) Gordon …
Culture Crawl 904 “Afro-Caribbean Accordion Music”
The Swampland Jewels release their first album on April 5 with a concert at The Black Angel in Iowa City. They’ll be at Old Neighborhood Pub in Cedar Rapids on April 20, with a raft gigs this spring and summer. Get an album preview on Bandcamp and get more details at www.theswamplandjewels.com. Subscribe to The …
News Digest 3-27-24
The search continues for six workers presumed dead after that bridge collapse in Baltimore…Republicans in Des Moines are working on proposed constitutional amendments dealing with Iowa’s income taxes.
Guest Djs 2024-Independence
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 & …
News Digest 3-26-24
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.
Culture Crawl 903 “Everyone Else Had Memories”
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. …