News Digest 10-5-23

The White is calling for the House to choose a new Speaker, dry conditions are raising concerns about farm field fires in Iowa.

Talking Pictures 10-4-23

Wolfkin (2021) and The Alternate (2021)  with Hollis Monroe, Phil Brown and Scott Chrisman.

News Digest 10-4-23

Kevin McCarthy loses his job as House Speaker, Cedar Rapids School officials respond to the threat that shut down classes Monday.

News Digest 10-3-23

Donald Trump’s civil trial in New York, Cedar Rapids kids head back to school following a threat.

Culture Crawl 861 “Post-High” School Assignments

The Metro Marching Band Classic is your only chance to see all seven of the Cedar Rapids-area high school marching bands in one sitting. This year, the Classic will be held Oct. 9 at Linn-Mar Stadium. Gates open at 5:30pm, show at 6pm. Special guests will be the UNI Panther Marching Band. Rain date is Oct. 16.

Advance tickets at www.metromarchingbandclassic.ludus.com.

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News Digest 10-2-23

President Biden calls for quick action on aid for Ukraine…no school in Cedar Rapids today because of a threat.

Kirkwood Board of Trustees to meet October 5, 2023

The regular meeting of the Kirkwood Board of Trustees will take place October 5, 2023.  Time, place, and meeting agenda can be found at this link.

Special Shows October 2 thru October 8

Bass on Top - WikipediaJazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler

Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm

More from Bassist Paul Chambers

Craig presents more stellar Blue Note recordings that feature Paul Chambers in the company of Dizzy Reece, Lee Morgan, Sonny Rollins, Jackie McLean, Grant Green, and so many others!

 

 

 

 

 

The Wednesday Night SpecialIOWA JAZZ COMPOSERS ORCHESTRA

Iowa Jazz Composers Orchestra at JUTS

As Autumn begins, we listen back to the last great party of the summer – KCCK’s Jazz Under the Stars. First up is the Iowa Jazz Composers Orchestra. Led by Mike Conrad, the band showcases original jazz charts from the best composers and performers from across the state.

 

 

 

Sasha Berliner: albums, songs, playlists | Listen on DeezerJazz Night in America

Thursdays at 11:00pm

Youngbloods: 3 Hot Vibes Players 

Jazz Night In America presents Youngbloods, a mini-series featuring up-and-coming musicians on the scene today. In this episode, Christian McBride shines the spotlight on three vibraphonists pushing the music forward: Joel Ross, Simon Moullier and Sasha Berliner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler

Saturdays from 12 noon to 4:00pm

Impulse! The Early Years

Craig takes a loving listen to Impulse Records, one of the important new labels founded in the early 1960s. We’ll hear from John Coltrane, Max Roach, Ray Charles, Gil Evans, and others!

 

 

 

 

 

KCCK’s Midnight CD

Every Night at Midnight

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

Timba a la Americana by Harold Lopez-Nussa on Monday; Shades of Rainbow by Miki Yamanaka on Tuesday; Cry Me a River by Hilario Duran & His Latin Jazz Big Band on Wednesday; Witness to History by Eddie Henderson on Thursday; Seattle to Greaseland by Joel Astley on Friday; Live in London (Disc One) by Christone Kingfish Ingram on Saturday; The Walking Hills by Dan Padley on Sunday.