Hey, Jazz fans, be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of pianists Mal Waldron, Carl Perkins, Oscar Peterson and Bill Evans, saxophonists Ike Quebec and Ray Blue, bassist George Duvivier, singer Mary Stalling and more. We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges’ “Side By Side” (1958), Richard “Groove” Holmes & Gene Ammons’ “Groovin’ with Jug” (1961), Sarah Vaughan’s “Linger Awhile” Live at Newport” (1979), Paquito D’Rivera’s “Tico Tico” (1989), Louie Bellson & His Big Band’s “Their Time Was the Greatest” (1995), Bobby Sanabria Big Band’s “Multiverse” (2011) and many others 10am to 2pm, Monday thru Friday, with Jazz Masters at noon.
This Week In Jazz August 13 thru August 19
Culture Crawl 847 “Don’t Let The Smooth Taste Fool You”
Saxophonist and UI jazz department head Damani Phillips was entranced with the music of Spyro Gyra from the first moment he heard their pop hit “Morning Dance.” And in the 40+ years since, he has continued to appreciate the depth and texture behind the band’s deceptively approachable music. Damani has teamed up with fellow UI professor Dan Moore on the vibes, along with Tim Crumley, drums; and Steve Charlton, bass; to form “Road Scholars,” a band that pays tribute to Spyro Gyra.
Road Scholars headlines Week 3 of Jazz Under the Stars, August 17 at Neoridge Park. Opening Young Artist Ensemble will be The Harlan Combo, winner of the UI Combo Contest this past winner, all the way from Southwest Iowa. And as if that wasn’t enough, this is also the week of KCCK’s Album and CD sale. Thousands of vintage recordings on sale beginning at just $1 a disk.
Keep up with Damani online at www.damaniphillips.com. More info on Jazz Under the Stars at www.kcck.org/juts.
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Talking Pictures 8-9-23
Talking Pictures 8-9-23 “Meg 2: The Trench and Secret Invasion”
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Culture Crawl 846 “This Is My Therapy”
The Linn County Blues Society presents “Bourbon & Blues” on Saturday, August 19 at McGrath Amphitheatre. Downbeat Blues Artist of the Year Shemekia Copeland jumped at the chance to headline, after she had to cancel her 2022 appearance due to a family emergency. Also performing are Sugary Rayford and Mr. Sipp, with some special appearances by local blues stars.
Gates open at 4:00pm, music begins at 5:00. Tickets and more info at www.lcbs.org. Or save online ticketing fees and get your tickets this week at Jazz Under the Stars, or atCheckers, O’Malley’s, Cedar Rapids Landing, Old Neighborhood Pub, Q Dogs, Ideal Theater, or Parlor City Pub.
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Jazz Under the Stars!
Mark your calendar!
JAZZ UNDER THE STARS 2023
NOELRIDGE PARK, CEDAR RAPIDS – 6:30PM
Aug. 3
Iowa Jazz Composers Orchestra
Young Artists: The Ana Koch Quartet
Aug. 10
Diplomats of Solid Sound
Young Artists: Ship of Fools
Aug. 17
Road Scholars (The Music of Spyro Gyra)
Young Artists: The Harlan Jazz Combo
Aug. 24
Eddie Piccard Quartet & The Busch Brothers
Young Artists: Nexus Brass
Bring your own picnic or enjoy food from one of our vendors! In case of inclement weather, listen to KCCK for cancellation information at 88.3 FM, online or follow us on Twitter or Facebook.
Major support for Jazz Under The Stars comes from
Additional support provided by Kirkwood Community College and West Music.
Since 1988, Iowa’s Jazz Station has presented four free, family-friendly jazz concerts in August in Cedar Rapids’ Noelridge Park.
Clean Up Your Act 8-22-23
A Cedar Rapids anti-litter campaign sets a record for bags of trash collected.
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1-Bag Challenge Sets a Record
Cedar Rapids City Manager Jeff Pomeranz challenged residents to pick up litter and they responded. Details from KCCK News Intern Liz Schultz.
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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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