Did you know the work of Jackson Pollock as a young kid? Phil Ochs, son of late Iowa City artist, Jim Ochs, sure did. Phil describes growing up surrounded by his father’s art and the “total factory” of his studio in promotion of The Gilded Pear’s posthumous solo exhibit, Jim Ochs: 45 Years of Work. General manager of Gilded Pear Gallery, Lauren Tucci, describes Ochs’ art as a “fusion of printmaking with painting and other collage elements.”
The exhibit is open through October 28 with a reception open to the public on September 8, 5:00-7:30pm. A reception RSVP would be appreciated. You can do so from one of these three links:
Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reception-fall2023-exhibitions-tickets-705641912957?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/121603904362767
Email: Lauren@gildedpeargallery.com
A live walkthrough of the exhibit will be held on Gilded Pear’s Facebook and Instagram pages on September 14 at 5:00pm.
For more information visit www.gildedpeargallery.com.
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Renowned for giving his big band a break during concerts by shifting to a three-man jam session in the midst of a show, jazz icon Buddy Rich would let the piano and bass shine through during these performances. Although these three-man interludes were staples during many shows, there has never been a recording released of them until now. Taped by Rich’s alto saxophone player Alan Gauvin during a series of shows around the world in 1976 and ’77, “Trios” features extraordinary bassists Jon Burr and Tom Warrington along with the young piano prodigy Barry Kiener and is marked by stunning solos by the drummer using only his brushes.
Guitarist Joel Harrison’s 25th CD, “Anthem of Unity,” brings together a once-in-a-lifetime ensemble that showcases his most pointed and focused work as a musician yet. The team of Gary Versace, with his virtuosic and soul-drenched B-3 organ, Greg Tardy, one of our finest jazz woodwind players, and the legendary drummer Jack DeJohnette, exhibits extraordinary musicianship on the program. Tardy shows the range of his considerable abilities here, developing interesting ideas and phrases throughout his may solos. Versace has been about everywhere at this point, with giants such as Maria Schneider, John Abercrombie and Al Foster, and he anchors the bottom end on the Hammond as DeJohnette continually ignites the band.
Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of saxmen Lester Young, Charlie Parker, Art Pepper, and Jerry Dodgion, singers Velma Middleton, Dinah Washington, Van Morrison and Rachel Price, pianists Kenny Drew and Gene Harris, trumpeter Kenny Dorham and more. We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of “Clifford Brown Memorial Album” (1953), Dexter Gordon’s “A Swingin’ Affair” (1962), Yusef Lateef’s “The Gentle Giant” (1971), Mal Waldron & Jackie McLean’s
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Jazz Night in America
KCCK wraps up the summer by bringing back one of our favorite weekends of 2023, as we rebroadcast the Iowa City Jazz Festival throughout September. The fun begins on Labor Day. You’ll hear all the main stage performances, including Christian McBride, the Huntertones, Benny Bennack, Hannah Marks, Jon Ailabuoni, Damani Phillips, Shorter Stories, and the Salsa Band. Plus the students of the United Jazz Ensemble and North Corridor All Stars. Then each Wednesday in September, we’ll play back the local stage performances on the Wednesday Special. More than 18 hours of the best jazz in the nation! We’ll also take you backstage to listen in on our exclusive conversations with all the headliners. 
Labor Day Broadcast Special