Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of bassist Alcide “Slow Drag” Pavageau, pianists Dick Hyman, James Williams and Billy Childs, saxmen Ornette Coleman and George Coleman, vocalists Keely Smith, Jeanie Bryson, Bobby McFerrin and more. We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Miles Davis’ “Birth of the Cool” (1950), Sonny Rollins’ “Way Out West” (1957), Hank Mobley’s “Straight No Filter” (1966), Pat Martino’s “Desperado” (1970), Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers In Sweden (1981), Shirley Horn’s “I Love You Paris” (1992) and many others Mondays thru Fridays at noon on JAZZ MASTERS‘ on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
This Week In Jazz March 6 thru March 12
Culture Crawl 694 “Preserved As Its Own Self”
Culture Crawl 694 “Preserved As Its Own Self”
The Gilded Pear Gallery is currently presenting not just one, but two artists in simultaneous solo shows. on the first floor, it’s UNI professor emeritus Crit Streed and “On The Verge.” It’s a two-pronged collection, comprised of Crit’s black and white drawings, and also a series of birch bark weavings. Some of the pieces were created while Crit was at a residency in Cadaques, Spain, a center for Surrealist artists, including Salvador Dali.
“On The Verge” runs concurrently with “Fiber Optics” by Kristina Fjellman (who is our guest on Culture Crawl 693), through May 21.
Both artists will be at the Gallery on April 1 for a double reception. More information and an online exhibit of both Kristina and Crit’s work at www.gildedpeargallery.com.
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Culture Crawl 693 “Paint In A Three-Dimensional Form”
The Gilded Pear Gallery is currently presenting not just one, but two artists in simultaneous solo shows. In the 2nd floor gallery, it’s “Fiber Optics” from Kristina Fjellman. The Minneapolis-based artist tells us she enjoys how your perception of her airy, 3-dimensional sculptures can change based on light, viewing angle, and even air currents in the room.
“Fiber Optics” runs concurrently with “On The Verge” by Crit Streed (who is our guest on Culture Crawl 694), through May 21.
Both artists will be at the Gallery on April 1 for a double reception. More information and an online exhibit of both Kristina and Crit’s work at www.gildedpeargallery.com.
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Talking Pictures 3-2-22
Kimi (2022) and Burn Notice (2007-2013 Hulu) with Hollis Monroe, Phil Brown and Scott Chrisman.
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Kirkwood Board of Trustees to meet March 10, 2022
The regular meeting of the Kirkwood Board of Trustees will take place March 10, 2022. Time, place, and meeting agenda can be found at this link.
Clean Up Your Act 3-22-22
Warmer winters are affecting Iowa farmers.
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KCCK’s Featured Album for March 2022
The KCCK Featured Album for March is “Reconvexo” from Anat Cohen and Marcello Goncalves. Artists around world responded to the forced isolation brought about by the pandemic. Brazilian superstars like Milton Nascimento and Gilberto Gil shared performances from their homes for their fans, including Anat and Marcello. The duo set out to record an album inspired by the beauty of Brazil and the spirit of its people. “Reconvexo” is on Anzic Records. Purchase.
Special Programs for February 28 thru March 6
Jazz Corner of the World Encore
Mondays at 6:00 PM
Strata East Records, Part 5
It’s another batch of rare CDs and vinyl from this hard to find power jazz label. Host Craig Kessler spins a tasty array of jazz styles from a broad variety of first-rate artists, mostly from the mid-1970s. We’ll hear Weldon Irvine, Shamek Farrah, Stanley Cowell, Shirley Scott, Clifford Jordan, Charlie Rouse, and a number of other gems from this pace-setting African-American owned and operated jazz label.
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Rod Pierson Big Band with Craig Boche
On this week’s Wednesday Night Special, the Rod Pierson Big Band delivers a night of hot swing at Jazz Under the Stars. Crooner Craig Boche joins them for some classics from the Great American Songbook, and a few surprises, as well!
Jazz Night in America
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
Damien Sneed’s Gospel
Host Chrisian McBride shines the spotlight on multi-genre artist Damien Sneed, who believes that gospel, blues, and jazz walk hand-in-hand as America’s foundational music. McBride and Sneed discuss the interconnectedness of music, and we’ll hear Sneed in action at a recent performance.
Jazz Corner of the World
Saturdays at 12:00 Noon
A Look at “3rd Stream Jazz”
Join host Craig Kessler as he plays some ear-opening music from Charles Mingus, Jimmy Giuffre, George Russell, J.J.Johnson, Teddy Charles, Duke Ellington, Duane Tatro, Teo Macero, and a host of others. We’ll hear pieces inspired by composer and educator Gunther Schuller’s term, “third stream music,” coined in 1957 to define a new sub-genre that melds attributes of classical music and jazz.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK gives you the chance to hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
This Life by Curtis Stigers on Monday; Finesse by Sergio Pereira on Tuesday; Be With Me by the Matt Gordy Jazz Tonite Sextet on Wednesday; The Upside of Down by Joe Alterman on Thursday; Live at 3rd & Lindsley by Scott Ramminger on Friday; That’s My Name by Bob Stroger & the Headcutters on Saturday; Reconvexo by Anat Cohen & Marcello Goncalves on Sunday