Paul Lichty is a jazz trombonist and composer who will perform songs from his new album “Social Media Suite” with his sextet at First Friday Jazz on Aug. 2. He talks with Dennis Green about the project, particularly writing songs about social media during a time he was largely without Internet!
Seating is limited for First Friday Jazz, advance tickets recommended at www.orchestraiowa.com.
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Hey, Jazz fans!!!Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of pianists Hank Jones and Gap Magione, saxmen James Spaulding and David Sanborn, guitarists Kenny Burrell and Stanley Jordan, the great Tony Bennett and more!!! We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Dr. Billy Taylor’s “Cross Section” (1954), Gerry Mulligan/The Paul Desmond Quartet (1957), Clark Terry’s “Duke with a Difference” (1957), Sonny Rollins’ “Our Man in Jazz” (1962), Leroy Vinnegar’s “Leroy Walks Again!!! (1962) and many others throughout the week and Mondays thru Fridays at noon on our ‘JAZZ MASTERS’ program on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Drum Corps has a strong history in Cedar Rapids, and the annual Tournament of Drums, featuring some of the nation’s top groups, comes to Linn-Mar Stadium On Friday, August 2 at 7:00pm
Nancy Andreason and Jenifer Vick marched together in the Cedar Rapids Emerald Knights back in the day, and still have Drum Corps in their blood. Work is starting on a coffee table book gather the history of Drum Corps in Cedar Rapids, which dates back nearly 100 years.
Tickets for Tournament of Drums are available at sponsor locations, Hills Band and West Music, or at www.colts.org.
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The Lion King (2019) and Crawl with Hollis Monroe, Denny Lynch and Phil Brown.
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Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM
Women In Jazz: Shirley Scott
Shirley Scott built a solid career as a master of the Hammond B3 Organ. Her distinct brand of soul jazz garnered her the hit “In The Kitchen” alongside Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis. Influenced by gospel and blues, she worked with Stanley Turrentine, whom she later married.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Mondays from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
50th Anniversary of ECM Records
Craig brings us a satisfying look at material from the first 4 years of the ECM label (1969 to 1972). We’ll hear artists like Mal Waldron, Chick Corea, Bobo Stenson, Keith Jarrett, Terje Rypdal, Paul Bley, Gary Burton, Ralph Towner, and others.
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Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Kevin Burt at Jazz Under the Stars
When Kevin Burt took the stage for 2018’s Jazz Under the Stars, he had just been crowned winner of the International Blues Challenge. For his Noelridge Park gig, he put together an all-star lineup of Eastern Iowa blues men – including members of the Iowa Blues Hall of Fame.
Jazz Night In America
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
Erroll Garner’s Private Genius
Jazz Night In America delves deep into the genius of Erroll Garner. Fellow pianist Christian Sands deconstructs Garner’s style and lyricism, and then host Christian McBride leads a guided tour of Erroll’s private personal archives.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Saturdays at Noon
Blue Note in 1969, Part One
Craig looks back 50 years on the recordings at Blue Note Records during the first half of 1969. We’ll hear classic Blue Note recordings from Lonnie Smith, Horace Silver, Larry Young, Stanley Turrentine, Elvin Jones, McCoy Tyner, Herbie Hancock, and many others.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
The Monday – Sunday Midnight CD for this week can be found at:
Tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of pianists Dr. Billy Taylor, Sonny Clark and Loren Schoenberg, saxophonists Johnny Hodges, Bill Perkins, and singer Janis Siegel. We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Conte Candoli’s “Powerhouse Trumpet” (1955), “Chet Baker Sings” (1956), Abbey Lincoln’s “It’s Magic” (1958) and many others throughout the week and Mondays thru Fridays at noon on our ‘JAZZ MASTERS’ program on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
All Is True, Aladdin 2019 and Stranger Things with Hollis Monroe, Denny Lynch and Monica Schmidt.
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Paul Lichty and his sextet will perform songs from his Social Media Suite album at First Friday Jazz at the Opus Concert Cafe Friday, August 2, at 5 p.m. The first set will be broadcast live on KCCK. The First Friday Jazz Series features an eclectic mix of jazz, Latin, contemporary music and more in an intimate, upscale environment. For a $12 cover, enjoy live music and drink specials at the Opus Concert Café bar the first Friday of every month. Purchase tickets.
