Category: Specials

Interviews and other special broadcasts

Gregory Porter-Part Two

Grammy Award winning jazz singer and songwriter Gregory Porter performs in concert Wednesday, February 3rd at 7:30pm at Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University in Des Moines. He spoke by phone with KCCK’s Gordon Paulsen. Part One.

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Pianist Johannes Wallman with Joe Perea, director of the Kirkwood Jazz Program, talking about their concert in Ballantyne Auditorium with the Kirkwood Jazz Ensemble and Combos Saturday night at 7:30.

Chase Garrett Live in Studio D!

Chase Garrett

Internationally-renown Blues and Boogie Woogie pianist Chase Garrett stopped by KCCK for a chat with Dennis Green ahead of his 6th annual Blues and Boogie Woogie Piano Stomp, Nov. 13 and 14 at the Englert Theatre. Tickets at www.pianostompfestival.com. Special guests include fellow pianists Daryl Davis, Balazs Daniel, and Fabrice Eulry; along with Colorado-based vintage jazz …

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Joey DeFrancesco Interview

Joey DeFrancesco will be performing at Valley High School in West Des Moines Sunday evening, November 15.  He spoke by phone with KCCK’s Bob Stewart.

Richard Elliott Interview

Saxophonist/composer Richard Elliot performs at the Smooth Jazz Fall Festival Saturday, October 24, at 8 p.m. at the Redstone Room in Davenport, Iowa. He spoke by phone with KCCK’s Gordon Paulsen.