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Special Programs for February 3 thru February 8
Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM
Bob’s Baker’s Dozen: Nelson & Paxton
Music icon Willie Nelson’s jazz crossover album, 1978’s Stardust, was a huge hit and the first of eight recordings of jazz, blues, and classic standards. Tom Paxton’s songs have embedded themselves in the Great American Songbook. His “Ramblin’ Boy” and “Bottle of Wine,” are just two that are frequently covered by jazz artists.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Mondays at 6:00 PM
Tribute to Jimmy Heath
Craig celebrates the life and legacy of the recently departed NEA Jazz Master, saxophonist Jimmy Heath. We’ll hear key selections from his numerous recording sessions as a leader (mostly for Riverside Records), as well as some sideman sessions for a variety of jazz giants like Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, J.J.Johnson, Milt Jackson, and many others. Tune in to experience the greatness of his sax work, his composing, and his arranging.
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Joshua Redman’s “Still Dreaming” at ICJF 2018
KCCK’s Wednesday Night Special begins its celebration of Black History Month with an amazing live set from trumpeter Joshua Redman. He returned to Iowa with his latest project, “Still Dreaming.” While inspired by Joshua’s father Dewey Redman’s band, Old and New Dreams, “Still Dreaming” showcases the talents of Redman, Ron Miles on cornet, bassist Scott Colley, and drummer Brian Blades and some truly fresh, groundbreaking new music. It was the perfect coda to the 2018 Iowa City Jazz Festival.
Jazz Night In America with Host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
CrossCurrents: East Meets West Meets East
Host Christian McBride spotlights tabla master Zakir Hussain and bass legend Dave Holland. Their new CrossCurrents Trio, along with reedman Chris Potter, is a free-flowing exchange of groundbreaking, bridge-building ideas and music between India and America. Their recently-released debut CD, Good Hope, and their current tour of Europe, is garnering high praise.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Saturdays at 12:00 Noon
Tribute to Jimmy Heath
Craig celebrates the life and legacy of the recently departed NEA Jazz Master, saxophonist Jimmy Heath. We’ll hear key selections from his numerous recording sessions as a leader (mostly for Riverside Records), as well as some sideman sessions for a variety of jazz giants like Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, J.J.Johnson, Milt Jackson, and many others. Tune in to experience the greatness of his sax work, his composing, and his arranging.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK gives you the chance to hear a new CD played start-to-finish. Tune in at Midnight for:
Albare Plays Jobim by Albare on Monday; Eric Alexander with Strings by Eric Alexander on Tuesday; Dialogue by Christopher Hollyday on Wednesday; The Vagabond by Aaron Diehl on Thursday; Believe by Albert Cummings on Friday; Live From London by Garry Moore on Saturday; The Crossing by Frank Kohl on Sunday.
This Week In Jazz February 2 thru February 8
Hey, Jazz fans!!! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of trumpeters Howard McGhee, Snooky Young,Conrad Gozzo, pianist/composers Lil Hardin Armstrong and Eubie Blake, saxophonists Sonny Stitt, Red Prysock and Stan Getz and more!!! We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of “Horace Silver & the Jazz Messengers” (1955), Lee Morgan’s “Candy” (1957), Charles Mingus’ “Blues & Roots” (1959), Shelly Manne’s “2-3-4” (1962), Slide Hampton & the JazzMasters’ “Dedicated to Diz” (1991) and many others through and out the week and Mondays thru Fridays at noon on our ‘JAZZ MASTERS’ program on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Kirkwood Board of Trustees to meet February 13, 2020
The regular meeting of the Kirkwood Board of Trustees will take place February 13, 2020. Time, place, and meeting agenda can be found at this link.
New Music Monday for February 3, 2020
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Jason Tiemann, a seasoned drummer and rising star on the New York jazz scene, was primarily a self-taught jazz musician. Although classically trained, Tiemann learned and developed his improvisational skills in a rather old school way—on the bandstand through collaborations and mentorship from artists such as Lew Tabackin, Mike LeDonne, Peter Bernstein, Larry Fuller, and the late Harold Mabern among many more. He’s combined his experiences to step forward as a leader and present his debut recording, “T-Man,” featuring the great Ed Cherry on guitar and Kyle Koehler on the Hammond B-3.
Vocalist, songwriter and Texas native Kat Edmonson began crafting her signature sound while performing in Austin’s local club circuit for years before releasing her debut LP in 2009. She’s gone on to tour worldwide with high profile acts including Lyle Lovett, Chris Isaak, Willie Nelson, Smokey Robinson and more. Her new CD, “Dreamers Do,” blends original compositions and reimagined mid-20th century classic Disney songs, and tells a story, which takes place over the course of one sleepless night. “These songs I loved as a child were imbued with messages of hope,” Kat explains. “There was implicit encouragement to follow one’s dreams.”
Also this week, pianist and composer Sam Hirsh, an in-demand member of the Los Angeles jazz scene for a decade, delivers his debut disc, “Quite Frankly”;
Colorado- based pianist and composer Eric Lilley offers up an enjoyable set of originals on “Joie de Vivre”;
and trumpeter John Bailey, who has played with the likes of Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, Arturo O’Farrill and Ray Barretto, offers up his second release as a leader, “Can You Imagine?”
KCCK’s Featured CD for February 2020
The KCCK Featured CD for February is “Jazz Party” from Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra. For the better part of a decade, the acclaimed trombonist and composer has spent most Wednesday nights at the helm of this dynamic band’s residency at Snug Harbor in New Orleans. The ensemble features some of the Crescent City’s finest musicians including members of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. The U.J.O.’s second studio recording captures the quintessential New Orleans spirit and arrives just in time for this month’s Mardi Gras celebrations. “Jazz Party” is from Troubadour Jass Records. Purchase the CD.
Talking Pictures 1-29-20
Parasite, Kissing Jessica Stein and The Turning with Hollis Monroe, Ron Adkins and Phil Brown.
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Culture Crawl 543 “The Penguins Were Unimpressed”
Orchestra Iowa’s Tim Hankewich went south for his holiday break. But farther south than most, Antarctica. He’s still on a bit of a high from his trip, and gives us some highlights, before telling the story behind the upcoming concert. It’s the first in a series of concerts celebrating the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth. Tim says Beethoven’s 7th Symphony is his personal favorite.
Also on the program is a Sibelius concerto featuring one of today’s pre-eminent violinists, Bella Hristova. He also describes the personal connection to Cedar Rapids this week’s guest concertmaster has.
Jan. 31 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts, Feb. 1 at the Paramount Theater. 7:30 both nights with a pre-concert talk an hour before downbeat. Tickets and more information at www.orchestraiowa.org.
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