Hey, Jazz fans!!! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of pianists Jess Stacy, George Shearing and Claude Thornhill, singers Lorez Alexandria, Jeannie Cheatham, Joe Jackson and Patti Austin, trumpeter Benny Bailey, saxophonist Arnett Cobb and more!!! We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of “The Amazing Bud Powell, Vol. 2” (1953), “The Essential Jo Jones” (1955), “Mulligan Meets Monk” (1957), Archie Shepp’s “Four Trane” (1964), Grant Green’s “Alive!” (1970) Joe Chambers’ “Horace to Max” (2009), and many others throughout the week and Mondays thru Fridays at noon on our ‘JAZZ MASTERS’ program on Jazz 88.3 KCCK!!!

We were recently made aware of a data breach which may have included basic demographic information of KCCK donors and friends. No private data was accessed or compromised. However, because we always want to be completely transparent with our community, you should be aware of the incident.

KCCK is one of many of organizations that works with Blackbaud, a cloud software and data company, to help accomplish various fundraising goals. Unfortunately, as you may have heard, an incident involving data stored with the company recently occurred. This breach only involved information that was already accessible to anyone online including name, address, phone numbers and birthdates. No financial data or social security numbers were included. The breach also affected our parent organization, the Kirkwood Foundation. You may be receiving a notice similar to this from them.

What Happened?

In late July, we were notified that Blackbaud experienced a ransomware attack on the company this past May. In this type of attack, criminals use malicious software to block individuals or organizations from accessing their own data by encrypting files in their system. The data is then rendered inaccessible until a ransom is paid.

In this instance, Blackbaud’s cyber security team discovered and stopped the attack with the help of law enforcement and independent forensics experts. Because of these quick actions, the cybercriminal was prevented from fully encrypting the company’s files and eventually ejected from the system.

However, before this was accomplished the perpetrator was able to remove a small amount of data from Blackbaud’s files. This material did not include any financial information or social security numbers. As mentioned above, the breach only included names, addresses, phone numbers and birthdates, which is basic demographic data already widely available to the public online.

What is Being Done Following the Breach

To ensure the protection of those affected by the theft, Blackbaud paid the ransom that the cybercriminal demanded in exchange for confirmation that the data was destroyed. According to the company and law enforcement that worked on the case, they have determined that there is no reason to believe the information went beyond the cybercriminal. As a safeguard, the company has hired a third-party team of experts to monitor the dark web for any use of the stolen data. In addition, Blackbaud has taken additional steps to prevent future such attacks from happening. 

For More Information

If you would like more information about the breach, please go to www.blackbaud.com/securityincident. You can also speak to someone at Blackbaud about the breach by calling 855-907-2099.

Kirkwood and Your Information

We want to apologize for any concerns you may have as a result of the breach. KCCK takes the security of your important information very seriously. We continue to monitor the situation and remain in contact with Blackbaud for the latest updates. If you would like to speak further about this incident, I encourage you to contact me at dennis@kcck.org.

Thank you for your continued support of KCCK.

Dennis Green

General Manager and Donor

Hey, Jazz fans!!! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of trumpeter/singer Louis Armstrong, singers Tony Bennett, Jeri Southern and Abby Lincoln, drummers Billy Kilson, Teri Lynne Carrington and Airto Moreira, guitarist Herb Ellis and more!!! We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Johnny Hodges’ “Used to Be Duke” (1954), Oscar Peterson Trio’s “Vancouver 1958”, Thelonious Monk “Live at the Five Spot” (1958), Wayne Shorter’s “Juju” (1964), The Milt Jackson Quintet feat. Ray Brown’s “That’s the way It Is” (1969) and many others throughout the week and Mondays thru Fridays at noon on our ‘JAZZ MASTERS’ program on Jazz 88.3 KCCK!!!

Short List with host Bob Naujoks   

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

B-3 Blitz: Jimmy McGriff

While serving as a Philadelphia police officer, Jimmy McGriff bought his first B-3 organ, spent six months learning the instrument, then enrolled at the Julliard Music School. Throughout his career, he proved to be an adept and versatile performer, playing with, among many others, Buddy Rich, Frank Wess, and Lonnie Smith. His musical curiosity drove him to experiment and bring jazz into many other genres, including disco.

Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler

Mondays at 6:00 PM

Charlie Parker on Clef and Norgran     

Jazz Corner of the World dedicates the month of August to the centennial anniversary of Charlie Parker. This week, Craig surveys Bird’s work that he did for various labels owned by Norman Granz (1948 to 1954). These classic recordings include small and large bebop groups, his Latin jazz recordings, and the famous “Bird with strings” recordings.

The Wednesday Night Special

Wednesdays at 6:00 PM

Kevin “BF” Burt

Eastern Iowa bluesman Kevin “BF” Burt is just hitting his stride. In 2017, he was crowned champion of the International Blues Challenge. Soon after, he recorded his first national release. And yet, Kevin Burt has never lost his love of playing for the hometown crowds. We revisit his standout 2018 Jazz Under the Stars performance with his band Big Medicine.

Jazz Under the Stars

Thursdays in August at 6:00 PM

Eastern Iowa Big Band with Singers 

Voted one of the memorable Jazz Under the Stars performances by you the listener, we kick off August at the McGrath Amphitheatre for a night of amazing swing. The Eastern Iowa Big Band invited some incredible singers, including Craig Boche, Amy Friedl Stoner, Eddie Piccard, and KCCK’s Bob Stewart, to the microphone to celebrate the Great American Songbook.

Jazz Night In America with Host Christian McBride

Thursdays at 11:00 PM

More Newport Gems 

Host Christian McBride hand-picked another set of rare recordings from the Newport Jazz Festival. Tune in for some classic performances from Ray Charles, “Cannonball” Adderley, Sarah Vaughn at the peak of her powers, and some later-career sets from Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong.  

Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler 

Saturdays at 12:00 Noon

Charlie Parker on Savoy Records     

Craig spins classic Savoy bebop and Parker records from the years 1944 to 1950.

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 Color of Noize by Derrick Hodge on Monday; Alive In Harlem by the Steve Slagle Trio on Tuesday; Better Times (Are a Comin’): Steve Grismore Trio Plays the Music of Ornette Coleman by the Steve Grismore Trio on Wednesday; Just Coolin’ by Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers on Thursday; Ain’t No Man a Good Man by Wily Bo Walker & Danny Flam on Friday; Memphis Loud by Victor Wainwright & the Train on Saturday; The Question by Glenn Zaleski on Sunday