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Culture Crawl 845 “Note To Self – Practice Cello”

Lynne Rothrock and Blake Shaw team up for a show Aug. 11 & 12 at the Opus Concert Cafe. The two first met when Lynne was a teacher at Kirkwood when Blake a student, and they’ve worked together occasionally over the years, but this is their firs full-length collaboration. You’ll hear some old favorites from each, plus some new and unique songs they’ve put together just for this event.

Tickets at www.artsiowa.com. Find Lynne online at www.lynnerothrock.com. Follow Blake at theblakebass on Instagram and on Facebook.

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This Week In Jazz August 6 thru August 13

Tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of pianists Jess Stacy and Claude Thornhill, hornman Idrees Suleiman, saxophonists Benny Carter and Arnett Cobb, percussionists J.C. Heard and Jack DeJohnette, bassist Chuck Israels, singers Patti Austin, Joe Jackson, Cyrille Aimee and more. We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Duke Ellington’s “Masterpieces By Ellington” (1951), Thelonious Monk’s “Thelonious in Action/Live at the Five Spot” (1958), Sarah Vaughan’s “The Benny Carter Sessions” (1962), Art Pepper’s “San Francisco Samba: Live at Keystone Korner” (1977), Red Rodney Quintet’s “No Turn On Red” (1986), LaVerne Butler’s “Blues in the City” (1998), Behn Gillece’ “Still Doing Our Thing” (2020) and many others, Mondays thru Fridays at noon on Jazz Masters.

This Week’s Specials August 7 thru August 13

Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler

Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm

Art Taylor’s Blue Note Sides

Host Craig Kessler continues his 85^th anniversary celebration of Blue Note Records with samplings from drummer Art Taylor’s contributions made during his time with the label. Taylor was involved in nearly 40 recordings for Blue Note between 1957 through 1960.

The Wednesday Night Special

Wednesdays at 6:00pm

Planet Pluto at Jazz Under the Stars 2014

All month long, we’re digging into the KCCK archives for some of the best Jazz Under the Stars sets from years past. This week, it’s another stellar Noelridge Park party with Craig Erickson’s Planet Pluto from 2014. Iowa’s master guitarist treated the crowd to his latest project, blending soul, rock, and jazz fusion.

Jazz Night in America

Thursdays at 11:00pm

More Classics from Newport

Tune in for rarely-heard live gigs from Herbie Hancock, Roy Hargrove, Cecile McLorin Salvant, and more as host Christian McBride chooses another power hour of all-stars from some of the best sets of the Newport Jazz Festival’s modern era.

Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler

Saturdays from 12 noon to 4:00pm

John Abercrombie on ECM

Host Craig Kessler presents the creme de la creme, culled from over 50 releases, featuring the incredible guitar of the late John Abercrombie. Over half of these ECM records feature Abercrombie as a leader, while 25 more include Abercrombie as a sideman with the likes of Dave Liebman, Jan Hammer, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette, Enrico Rava, and so many others.

KCCK’s Midnight CD

Every Night at Midnight

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

Reunion by the Greg Abate/Paul del Nero Quartet on Monday; Get a Grip by Idle Hands on Tuesday; Bicoastal Collective: Chapter Six by Paul Tynan & Aaron Lington on Wednesday; Standards by Noah Haidu on Thursday; Songs of Beauty for Ashes of Realization by Reverend Freakchild on Friday; Back In Style by Nigel Mack on Saturday; Live in Montauk by Bill O’Connell on Sunday.

We will miss you, Cary J

We are sad to learn of the passing of Cary J. Hahn, a true broadcasting legend and music fan. Cary was known to most of Iowa from his work in television. As KGAN’s Iowa Traveler, he roamed the state interviewing quirky people and sharing unique stories. After leaving KGAN, he was news director and morning news anchor at KMRY.

But it was at KCCK that Cary was able to follow his true passion, big band and swing music. He was a noted fan and expert on the live and music Glenn Miller. He was a regular attendee and MC at the annual Glenn Miller Festival in Clarinda, where that legendary bandleader was born. he and his wife Jean made many trips to New Orleans, where he loved to haunt the many festivals and clubs in the birthplace of jazz.

On KCCK, he hosted Big Band Memories for nearly twenty years, and used his talent with words to tell us the stories behind the biggest legends of the Big Band era while he spun their music.

Cary will be deeply missed by everyone who remembers his big smile, genuine enjoyment of people with interesting stories to tell, and, of course, those who shared his love of music.

New Music Monday for August 7, 2023

Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify
In the 1940s, Frances Ballantyne discovered jazz in Harlem and on 52^nd Street, befriending and socializing with many creators of the music, including Sidney Bechet and Willy “The Lion” Smith. She became a lifelong jazz fan and is still attending live shows at 98-years-old. Award-winning baritone saxophonist Claire Daly met her in the late 1990s, and their friendship has been steady ever since. When Claire told longtime friend and tenor legend George Garzone about her plans to record a swinging and straight ahead homage to Frances and the New York jazz scene, he said, “Great, I’ll do the VuVu,” meaning an airy, melodic, mellow sound on the tenor sax. The musicians on the new disc, “VuVu for Frances,” are all veterans who have been gigging extensively for decades.

“Generational” by The Nimmons Tribute is the second volume of a tribute project honoring the legacy of Canadian jazz legend Phil Nimmons, who celebrates his 100^th birthday this year. The album brings new life to vintage Nimmons compositions with brand new arrangements by Phil’s grandson, pianist Sean Nimmons. It features some of the finest musicians in Canada (including many JUNO Award winners), a group of Phil’s colleagues, former students, friends and family who have come together in a joyous celebration of Phil and his music.

Also this week, “Raymond Scott Reimagined” is a new collaboration teaming Quartet San Francisco with Gordon Goodwin’s award- winning Big Phat Band and revered Grammy-winning a cappella group Take 6;

the Bobby Sanabria Multiverse Big Band showcases singers Janis Siegel, Antoinette Montague and Jennifer Jade Ledesna on “Vox Humana”;

and trombonist and composer Altin Sencalar, a rising star in the jazz world, debuts with “In Good Standing.”

Culture Crawl 844 “Civil War Recreationist Band”

Diplomats of Solid Sound have been bringing their unique mix of of old school funk, soul, and Americana has appeared in dozens of hit TV shows and movies throughout their 20+ year career. Their music has been streamed more than 50 million times all over the world.

They are KCCK’s featured performers for Jazz Under the Stars on Aug. 10. Opening band is Ship of Fools, a student ensemble from the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy, directed by Craig Erickson.

The music begins at 6:30pm, with food trucks, KCCK merch, and a playground nearby for the kids.

Connect with the Diplomats at https://diplomatsofsolidsound.com or on Facebook. Details on Jazz Under The Stars at www.kcck.org/juts

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This Week’s Specials August 14 thru August 20

Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler

Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm

John Abercrombie on ECM

The Wednesday Night Special

Wednesdays at 6:00pm

Mike Conrad’s Colossus at JUTS 2014

2023’s Jazz Under the Stars opened with bandleader Mike Conrad and the Jazz Composers Orchestra. This week’s Wednesday Night Special features one Conrad’s earlier projects – the 2014 performance of Colossus. True to form, Conrad spotlights original compositions from his fellow bandmates.

Jazz Night in America

Thursdays at 11:00pm

Theo Croker in Jacksonville

Host Christian McBride hangs with trumpeter Theo Croker in Jacksonville, Florida – where he spent his teenage years – to revisit old mentors, and hear a set by his band at the Jacksonville Jazz Festival.

Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler Paul Chambers - Blue Note Records

Saturdays from 12 noon to 4:00pm

Paul Chambers ‘s Blue Note Sessions

Host Craig Kessler presents an array of bassist Paul Chambers’s classic Blue Note sessions, pulled from over 55 recordings from between 1955 and 1967. We’ll hear Chambers with Sonny Clark, John Coltrane, Dexter Gordon, Johnny Griffin, Lee Morgan, and many others.

KCCK’s Midnight CD

Every Night at Midnight

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

VuVu for Frances by Claire Daly with George Garzone on Monday; In Good Standing by Altin Sencalar on Tuesday; Raymond Scott Reimagined by Quartet San Francisco with Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band on Wednesday; Vox Humans (Disc 1) by the Bobby Sanabria Multiverse Big Band on Thursday; For You by Tim Woods on Friday; Nasty Business by Mark Cameron on Saturday; Volume 2 – Generational by The Nimmons Tribute on Sunday.

Talking Pictures 8-2-23

Barbie (2023) and Superpowered: The DC Story (TV Mini Series) with Hollis Monroe, Phil Brown and Scott Chrisman.

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