Culture Crawl 597 “Makes the Flood Look Simple”

Hancher Auditorium has scored the world premiere of the brand-new Wynton Marsalis suite “The Sound of Democracy,” streaming at 7:30pm on October 27. Just $20 for the whole household.

Hancher Executive Director Chuck Swanson also talks about how the facility is being used while performances are paused during the pandemic, and also how the staff is planning to deal with upcoming funding funding cuts from the UI.

Reserve your virtual seat for the Wynton Marsalis Septet at www.hancher.uiowa.edu.

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Culture Crawl 596 “Endless Planes”

The current exhibit at Gilded Pear Gallery is “Endless Planes,” a two-person exhibition of new works by Julia Kottal of cedar Rapids and David Kupferman from Fairfield. Lauren Tucci reminds us that the gallery is open for private or small-group viewings, and you can also view the works at www.gildedpeargallery.com.

Watch the Gilded Pear website for details on an upcoming artists’ discussion online, too!

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Talking Pictures 10-21-20

Tremors: Shrieker Island (2020) and Judy (2019) with Hollis Monroe, Phil Brown and Scott Chrisman.

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Clean Up Your Act 11-16-20

Enforcement of the Clean Water Act is lagging in some Midwestern states.

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Special Programs for October 19 thru October 25

Short List with host Bob Naujoks

Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM

Licorice Stick 2: Frank Teschemacher

Frank Teschemacher’s intense solo stylings laid the groundwork for a rich sound and creative approach during the early days of jazz. Influenced by the energy of Bix Beiderbeck, Teschemacher himself was a major influence on Benny Goodman and Pee Wee Russell.

 

 

 

 

 

Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler

Mondays at 6:00 PM

Herbie Hancock’s “Mwandishi” Years, Part 4     

In this fourth and final presentation of Herbie’s music from 1969 to 1973, we’ll hear more stunning material that features Bennie Maupin, Eddie Henderson, Julian Priester, Buster Williams, Patrick Gleeson, and Billy Hart.  This is some of the most overlooked and underrated music of the latter half of the 20th century.

 

 

 

 

The Wednesday Night Special

Wednesdays at 6:00 PM

Fareed Haque at Kirkwood 2008

Guitarist Fareed Haque has worked with such notables as Sting, Joe Henderson, and Cassandra Wilson. In 2008, the founder of Garaj Mahal took Kirkwood’s Ballantyne Auditorium stage with the Kirkwood Jazz Ensemble, for a spirited and innovative set.

 

 

 

 

Jazz Night In America with Host Christian McBride

Thursdays at 11:00 PM

Camille Thurman: “The Horn is a Voice”

Saxophonist and vocalist CamilleThurman grew up minutes from the former homes of jazz royalty like Count Basie and Fats Waller. On this episode of Jazz Night, we explore the neighborhood and hear music from Camille’s band, plus her work with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.

 

 

 

 

Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler

Saturdays at 12:00 Noon

Steve Grossman Tribute, Part 2: the Miles Davis Years     

Craig spins more music from recently departed saxophonist Steve Grossman. Following the departure of Wayne Shorter (who left to form Weather Report), 18-year-old Grossman played with Miles Davis from late3 1969 to 1971. Some righteous sax work (mostly on soprano) from a remarkable player!

 

 

 

KCCK’s Midnight CD

Every Night at Midnight

Each night, KCCK gives you the chance to hear a new CD played start-to-finish.

The Path by Chien Chien Lu on Monday; El Duelo by Diego Urcola Quartet featuring Paquito D’Rivera on Tuesday; Spirit Science by Tom Guarna on Wednesday; Jazz Dance Suites by Charles McPherson on Thursday; Palmetto & Pine by Ray Cashman on Friday; Uncivil War by Shemekia Copeland on Saturday; When Lights Are Low by Kenny Kotwitz & the LA Jazz Quintet on Sunday

This Week In Jazz October 18 thru October 24

Hey, Jazz fans!!! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of vocalists Anita O’Day, Bobby Troup, Dianne Reeves and Esperanza Spalding, trumpeter/composer/bandleader Dizzy Gillespie, flutist Ali Ryerson, bassist Hans Glawischnig and more!!! We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of “Stan Getz & J.J. Johnson at the Opera House” (1957), “Sonny Rollins & the Contemporary Leaders” (1958), Sonny Criss’ “This Is Criss” (1966), Ron Carter’s “All Blues” (1973), The Ray Brown Trio “Live at Scullers” (1996), Mose Allison’s “American Legend: Live in California” (2006) and many others throughout the week and Mondays thru Fridays at noon on our ‘JAZZ MASTERS’ program on Jazz 88.3 KCCK!!!

New Music Monday for October 19, 2020

      Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify  
New Orleans-born saxophonist, educator and composer Gregory Tardy is one of the most versatile jazz musicians of his generation, equally comfortable in a variety of musical and improvisational situations. His performance schedule has taken him all over the world, playing at all the major jazz festivals and on some of the biggest stages in jazz.  In 1992, he started playing with the legendary drummer, Elvin Jones, and recorded the first of his 15 CDs as a leader. As a sought after sideman Gregory has played with many prominent artists including Andrew Hill, Tom Harrell, Wynton Marsalis, Jay McShann, Roy Hargrove, Betty Carter, and many more. For his new CD, “If Time Could Stand Still,” he’s joined by bassist Alexander Claffey, drummer Willie Jones III, and special guest Alex Norris on trumpet.

 

 

 

     Forty-one years after their first down beat, the Toronto based world-jazz nonet Manteca is still creating, still exploring, and still a force of joyous sonic invention. The Toronto Star called their last recording “gut grabbing innovation.” “The Twelfth of Never” is the Juno Award-winning collective’s 12th CD. A collection of eight original compositions by Doug Wilde, Matt Zimbel and Jason Loge, the disc is by turns tender and cutting—a tour de force by one of Canada’s most storied bands. Laurie Brown of CBC Radio describes it as “cinematic, introspective, atmospheric and moody—mysterious even. The playing is exceptional and the sound is remarkable.”

 

                          

Also this week, legendary pianist Chick Corea explores the lineage of great composers from Mozart to Monk, Jobim to Stevie Wonder on a new live set, “Plays”;

 

 

 

 

        

Denver based trumpeter Ron Miles’ new release, “Rainbow Sign,” features guitarist Bill Frisell and pianist Jason Moran;

 

 

 

 

      and Japanese-born New York City-based pianist Rina has assembled a trio with bassist Yasushi Nakamura and drummer Jerome Jennings for her debut release, “Rina.”

 

 

Culture Crawl 595 “Take Two”

Revival Theatre Company’s Cameron Sullenberger face on the Culture Crawl to talk about “Rising Stars,” an online show featuring young musical theatre talent the day before the derecho forced him to postpone the event!

Rising Stars has been rescheduled for October 25, 7pm live on the Revival website and Facebook page. Fifteen young performers, ranging in age from 10 to 22 will showcase their talents. No admission charge to view!

www.revivaltheatrecompany.com for more information.

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