This Week’s Shows August 5 thru August 11

Jazz Corner of the World  (Encore)

Mondays at 6:00pm

Miles Live in Europe 1950s thru 1980s

Craig visits a number of European venues featuring live performances of Miles Davis and his fabulous groups. We’ll hear all the cats – from John Coltrane and Wayne Shorter, to Mike Stern and Hank Mobley.

 

 

 

 

 

The Wednesday Night Special

Wednesdays at 6:00pm

Commons Collective at JUTS

Commons Collective, made up of former students of the UNI jazz program, kicked off our 2014 season of concerts. Individually, each member of this quintet is a standout composer and musician. Collectively, they continually stretch themselves to produce an exciting jazz experience.  

 

 


Harlem River DriveJazz Night in America

Thursdays at 11:00pm

Harlem River Drive (Revisited)

In 1971, pianist, composer and bandleader Eddie Palmieri put out a formative album called Harlem River Drive. Written in the heat of racial turbulence, its lyrics addressed the inequality Puerto Ricans faced in New York City. The record later became a Latin funk classic. 45 years after its release, Palmieri packed a Harlem amphitheater in the rain. No one had heard Harlem River Drive performed on stage in decades. Jazz Night in America highlights that special moment.

 

 

 

Jazz Corner of the WorldGary Bartz NTU Troop – I've Known Rivers And Other Bodies ...

Saturdays from 12:00 noon to 4:00pm

The Artistry of Gary Bartz

Craig spins a wide variety of jazz gems featuring saxophonist Gary Bartz, both as a leader and as a sideman.

 

 

 

 

 

 

KCCK’s Midnight CD

Every Night at Midnight Each night, KCCK lets you hear a new CD played start-to-finish.

Echoes of Harlem by the Planet D Nonet on Monday; All In Good Time by Monika Herzig’s Sheroes on Tuesday; Matt Wilson’s Good Trouble by Matt Wilson on Wednesday; Artform Revisited by Louis Hayes on Thursday; Starshine by the Namedroppers on Friday; Floreada’s Boy by Zac Harmon on Saturday; Time & Again by Eliane Elias on Sunday.

Big Mo Pod Show 020 – “Nuance”

Once again John and Noah are back with another five tunes from this Friday’s show, with a fresh set of commentary on each one and the artists behind them. In this episode our hosts discuss some of the thought processes that go into ordering the songs for the Big Mo Blues show, and the nuanced art of getting it just right. Songs featured in the episode: 

  1. Miller and the Other Sinners – “Rhythm Don’t Mind” 
  2. Victor Wainwright – “Boogie Depression” 
  3. Bernard Allison – “Same Ole Feeling” 
  4. Rory Block – “Positively 4th Street” 
  5. Robben Ford & The Blue Line – “Chevrolet” 

Listen to ‘da Friday Blues with Big Mo each week at 6pm, and catch the podcast for a behind the scenes look at the show!

Culture Crawl 950 “Fingers Going Everywhere”

The Invisible Band headlines Week 2 of KCCK’s Jazz Under The Stars, and we managed to squeeze the entire band into our studio! Formed by John Reasoner and Ken Duncan, this band has been entertaining audiences since the mid-80s, when they composed the “Hawk Rap” featuring members of the Iowa Football team. You’ll hear modern jazz classics from artists like Chick Corey, George Benson, Al DeMiola, Pat Metheny, Herbie Hancock, and many more. Opening will be The Next Gen Jazz Collective.

KCCK has presented free, family-friendly jazz in Noelridge Park nearly every year since 1988. There will be food trucks, a playground for the kids, and great music each week at 6:30pm. Here is the rest of the schedule:

August 8 – Invisible Jazz w/ Next Gen Jazz Collective

August 15 – Group X w/ the Murphy Fisher Quartet

August 22 – Trio Grismore w/ Ship of Fools

More info at kcck.org/juts.

Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at kcck.org/culture or search “Culture Crawl” in your favorite podcast player. Listen Live at 10:30am most weekdays on Iowa’s Jazz station. 88.3 FM or kcck.org/listen.

 

KCCK’s Featured Album for August 2024

The KCCK Featured Album for August is “Dream Tracks” by guitarist and songwriter Craig Erickson. The Cedar Rapids native has drawn from many sources and his own intense life experiences over the years to forge a unique and inspirational sound that runs the gamut from blues and rock to funk and fusion. The new recording is a departure of sorts, tapping into a cinematic contemporary jazz vein that showcases the melodic, emotional and uniquely soulful guitar playing that he has honed for decades. Purchase

Kirkwood Board of Trustees to meet August 8, 2024

The regular meeting of the Kirkwood Board of Trustees will take place August 8, 2024.  Time, place, and meeting agenda can be found at this link.

Culture Crawl 949 “His Inner Mary Martin”

Kicking off their ’24-’25 season, Iowa City Community Theatre presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “A Grand Night for Singing,” with shows August 9 and 10 at 7:30pm and August 11 at 2pm at The Englert Theatre. Wes Habley and Josh Sazon are in the studio to tell us all about it.

For tickets visit www.englert.org. 

For more information visit www.iowacitycommunitytheatre.org.

Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at kcck.org/culture or search “Culture Crawl” in your favorite podcast player. Listen Live at 10:30am most weekdays on Iowa’s Jazz station. 88.3 FM or kcck.org/listen.

 

Culture Crawl 948 “Soul & Roll”

Dr. Z’s Experiment is a band that’s been around since the founders were Kirkwood students more than 20 years ago. Wonderful Smiths came together more recently, during the pandemic lockdown.

The two bands, along with Dave Helmer, come together for a show Aug. 2 at Wildwood BBQ and Saloon. You’ll get to hear music from upcoming recordings as well as a surprise or two. Tickets at wildwoodsaloon.com.

Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at kcck.org/culture or search “Culture Crawl” in your favorite podcast player. Listen Live at 10:30am most weekdays on Iowa’s Jazz station. 88.3 FM or kcck.org/listen.

Talking Pictures 7-31-24

“Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1” (2024) and “Angel and the Badman” (1947) with Hollis Monroe, Phil Brown and Ron Adkins.