Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of bassists Milt Hinton, Jamil Nasser and Reggie Workman, composer/pianists Lalo Schifrin, George Russell, and Arturo O’Farrill, singer Helen Humes, drummer Marvin “Snitty” Smith and more. We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Sonny Rollins’ “Saxophone Colossus” (1956), Erroll Garner’s “A Night at the Movies” (1964), Gene Ammons & Sonny Stitt “Live at the Left Bank” (1973), James Williams’ “Magical Trio 1” (1987), Idit Shner “Live at the Jazz Station” (2019) and many others Mondays thru Fridays at noon on our JAZZ MASTERS ‘program on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
This Week In Jazz June 20 thru June 26
New Music Monday for June 21, 2021
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Harold Land was a legendary hard bop tenor saxophonist who developed his playing with the Max Roach/Clifford Brown band into a personal, modern style. He moved to Los Angeles in 1955 where led his own bands and co-led ensembles with Bobby Hutcherson, Blue Mitchell and Red Mitchell. Over his career he was a sideman for Bill Evans, Ella Fitzgerald, Freddie Hubbard, Thelonious Monk and countless others. A new album, “Westward Bound,” contains previously unissued live recordings by Mr. Land from the Penthouse in Seattle from 1962-1965 with stellar musicians including Hampton Hawes, Philly Joe Jones, Buddy Montgomery and Carmell Jones. It was originally aired as part of a weekly broadcast from the venue.
Mike LeDonne belongs to an elite group of musicians—those who have mastered the piano and the organ while creating original voices for each. On his new CD, “It’s All Your Fault,” two groups are featured. Mike’s Groover Quartet with Eric Alexander, Peter Bernstein and Joe Farnsworth have played and recorded together for twenty years and counting. They had no difficulty integrating their sound into an all-star big band put together by Mike and his preferred arranger and conductor, Dennis Mackrel. The disc was recorded at the famed Van Gelder Studios using the original Hammond C-3 organ that Jimmy Smith and others used for their recordings.
Also this week, trumpeter Bruce Harris’ sophomore release, “Soundview,” is the first in a series of recordings celebrating Black bandleaders, produced by award-winning trumpeter Jeremy Pelt;
Jill McCarron Trio with Will Anderson Incorporates such influences as diverse as Gospel music and music of Brazil on her new album “Jazz Motif;”
and trumpeter Alex Sipiagin conducts his attention “Upstream” on his new release.
Special Programs for June 21 thru June 26
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Mondays at 6:00 PM
Strata-East Record Label, Part 1
In this first show of several presentations, Craig hones in on special releases from the 55-plus titles issued on the legendary Strata-East record label, co-founded by trumpeter Charles Tolliver and pianist Stanley Cowell. We’ll hear from a variety of unique jazz recordings that have become highly sought-after discs on today’s collector’s markets!
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
The Vincent Herring Quartet
Reedman Vincent Herring’s career has taken him all over the world, where he’s shared stages with many of jazz’s royalty. When not gigging Art Blakey, Horace Silver, or Jack DeJohnette, he was fronting his own landmark quartet. On the Wednesday Night Special, we listen back to this quartet’s 2018 appearance at the Iowa City Jazz Festival.
Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
Like Father, Like Son
It’s a family affair, as father and son saxophonists Mike and Julian Lee play, solo and together, and talk about their growth, trials, and joys of carrying on the family legacy through their love of music and each other.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Saturdays at 12:00 Noon
Tribute To Chick Corea, Part 6
Tune in for some essential Chick Corea listening as Craig spins some favorite selections that span the mid through late 70s and early 80s. There’s more from Chick’s group Return To Forever, material from the My Spanish Heart band, duet recordings with Herbie Hancock, and a batch of other special features.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK gives you the chance to hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
Folk Element Trio by the Adam Moezinia Trio on Monday; Transmigration by Makram Aboul Hosn on Tuesday; Expectation & Experience by Shawn Maxwell on Wednesday; Continuous by the Miguel de Armas Quartet on Thursday; Little Black Flies by Eddie 9V on Friday; Blues Without Borders by Debbie Bond on Saturday; Time Traveler by Nnenna Freelon on Sunday
Talking Pictures 6-16-21
In the Heights (2021) and Cruella (2021) with Hollis Monroe, Phil Brown and Denny Lynch.
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Culture Crawl 639 “Big Band Chamber”
Red Cedar’s final concert of the 2020-2021 season will feature the largest ensemble the organization has ever presented, a whopping eleven players.
Miera Kim and Carey Bostian say “Music By The Gross” will feature for Baroque pieces called Concerto Grosso (Concerti Grossi if you’re a stickler for the correct plural in Italian), plus a new one by composer in residence Michael Kimber.
Four performances, all free! June 18 at Lowe Park in Marion, two shows June 19 on the front porch of Miera and Carey’s Iowa City home, and June 20 at the Englert.
Concert times and all the details at www.redcedar.org.
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Culture Crawl 638 “You Never Heard It Before, But You’re Gonna Love It”
This week’s guest artist with the Cedar Rapids Municipal is trombonist Rich Medd, mainly known as a jazz musician and teacher, getting to play some classical trombone, on a piece called “Atlantic Zephyr.” Also on the program, Leroy Anderson’s “The Musical Clock,” and a medley from the animated movie “Sing.”
Both concerts at Bever Park this week, June 15 and 20 at 7:30. Also live-streamed on Facebook. www.crmuniband.org for details, or follow @crmuniband on Facebook or Twitter for the latest.
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Special Programs for June 14 thru June 19
Short List with Host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM
Short List: Tony DeSare
This week marks the final entry in Bob Naujok’s Short List series. Capping off his 24 years of spotlighting jazz music’s great and unsung talents, Bob features outstanding pianist and vocalist Tony DeSare. The Sinatra-style singer made a pre-pandemic appearance in Cedar Rapids, played New York’s major clubs, and appeared with some of the country’s major symphony orchestras.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Mondays at 6:00 PM
Cannonball Adderley 1965 to 1969
In his 5th chronological show exploring the music of Julian “Cannonball” Adderley, Craig presents special selections from the Capitol Records label, including famous titles as, “Country Preacher,” “Cannonball in Japan,” “Accent on Africa,” “Radio Nights,” “Why Am I Treated So Bad,” and other delights!
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
The Braxton Cook Quartet
When saxophonist Braxton Cook made his 2018 appearance at the Iowa City Jazz Festival, he was still considered an ‘emerging artist.’ And yet, he had already worked with an enviable list of jazz giants and was set to play the Montreux and North Sea Jazz Festivals. He had just released his second album, No Doubt, and gave the Iowa City crowd a generous listen to its R&B-tinged jazz.
Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
A Mambo Expedition
Host Christian McBride stops by the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, Arizona. He leads us on a tour of more than 370 exhibits, and we get treated to a performance by the mambo big band Orquesta Akokán.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Saturdays at 12:00 Noon
Strata-East Record Label, Part 1
In this first show of several presentations, Craig hones in on special releases from the 55-plus titles issued on this legendary record label, co-founded by trumpeter Charles Tolliver and pianist Stanley Cowell. We’ll hear from a variety of unique jazz recordings that have become highly sought-after discs on today’s collector’s markets.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK gives you the chance to hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
African Ripples by the Keith Brown Trio on Monday; Ojoyo Play Safrojazz by Ojoyo on Tuesday; Power From the Air by Brian Charette on Wednesday; Live in St. Louis by the Dave Weckl Band on Thursday; Wide Awake by Quinn Sullivan on Friday; Sharecropper’s Son by Robert Finley on Saturday; Let There Be Love by Freda Payne on Sunday
This Week In Jazz June 13 thru June 19
Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of pianists Erroll Garner and Jaki Byard, bassists Chuck Rainey and Chuck Berghofer, singers Tony Adamo and Dominique Eade, multi-instrumentalist Marcus Miller and more. We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Charlie Parker & Chet Baker’s “Inglewood Jam: Bird & Chet” (1952), Gene Ammons’ “Boss Tenor” (1960), Hank Mobley’s “Straight, No Filter” (1966), The Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra’s “Central Park North” (1969), Chet Baker in Tokyo (1987), Paquito D’Rivera’s “Jazz Meets the Classics” (2013) and many others Mondays thru Fridays at noon on our JAZZ MASTERS‘ program on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.