The 2018 Eastern Iowa Orchid Show & Sale has a Halloween theme this year. “Orchids are a Scream” is Oct. 27 & 28 at the Elks Lodge, 801 33rd Ave SW in Cedar Rapids.
Nile Dusdieker says many of the vendors will decorate their displays with a spooky motif, and Orchid varieties such as the Dracula and the Flying Dragon will fit the mood perfectly.
Free admission. More info at www.easterniowaorchidsociety.org.
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Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM
Cats on the Keys: Brad Mehldau
Brad Mehldau has been called, “One of the most important pianists of any generation.” He played in clubs as a teen in high school and learned from Fred Hersch and Jimmy Cobb at The New School. His independent, two-handed approach to improvisation, and his Art Of the Trio series solidified his standing as a premiere jazz player.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Mondays at 6:00 PM
Hank Mobley as Sideman
Craig focuses on the many recordings that feature Hank Mobley as a sideman. We’ll hear Mobley’s work on stellar recordings by Max Roach, Dizzy Gillespie, Horace Silver, Art Blakey and many more.
Jazz Profiles with host Nancy Wilson
Thelonious Monk – “Thelonious Himself”
An original on and off the bandstand, Thelonious Monk was the launch pad of bebop, and also created a body of work in its own orbit. The sound of Thelonius Monk is one of the most recognizable in modern jazz. This week’s Jazz Profiles celebrates Monk’s lasting contributions, with help from his collaborators and admirers, including drummer Max Roach, producer Orrin Keepnews, and writer Stanley Crouch.
Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Homecoming 2017 with Gabe Medd
For KCCK’s inaugural Homecoming concert, we welcomed trumpeter Gabe Medd back to Iowa for a night of home-grown jazz. Joining Gabe on stage were a combo of old friends and Eastern Iowa jazz greats. Gabe even jammed with a hand-picked student combo. The audience at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts were treated to an evening of incredible music.
Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
A Tribute to Grover Washington
Grover Washington’s sound represents soul, plain and simple, though it has often been associated with another word, “smooth.” Jazz Night in America recently presented a tribute concert to the great saxophonist in Grover Washington’s adopted hometown of Philadelphia at the Temple Performing Arts Center.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Saturdays at Noon and Mondays at 6:00 PM
Hotbeds of Jazz – Detroit, Michigan
Craig spotlights the myriad modern jazz giants who hailed from the Detroit area, such as Ron Carter, Tommy Flanagan, and Geri Allen, to name just a few. Craig will also talk about the scene that helped generate the popularity of jazz in the area.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
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Pianist Aaron Goldberg was introduced to drummer Leon Parker’s singular playing alongside keyboard icons including Kenny Barron, Brad Mehldau and Jacky Terrasson in the early 1990s. Parker was a trailblazer on the kit, intent on developing a distinct language and sound all his own. The pair had a memorable gig in 1992 but then lost touch. Goldberg went on to make a name for himself in the bands of Joshua Redman, Al Foster, Wynton Marsalis and Kurt Rosenwinkel, all while developing his own highly regarded trio. Parker, on the other hand, left New York in 2001 for France, where he stopped playing and nearly disappeared from the jazz world. Over a decade later, Goldberg found himself in France without a drummer and was curious to see if Parker would be interested in playing again. Leon still remembered him well after 20 years and the two experienced an instant musical reconnection. Parker became a full-fledged member of Goldberg’s band and now the two, along with bassist Matt Penman, unveil their debut disc, “At the Edge of the World.”
About five years ago, trumpeter Brad Goode met celebrated tenor saxophonist Ernie Watts when they found themselves sharing a concert stage. The experience was so good that they made efforts to work together whenever possible. Those efforts include a seat for Watts in Good’s longtime quartet—now a quintet. If their first recording together, “That’s Right,” is any indication, the band (with pianist Adrean Farrugia, bassist Kelly Sill and drummer Adam Nussbaum) is a force to be reckoned with. Although it’s Goode’s 18th album as a leader, he doesn’t’ see it that way. “I think of this as a debut album by a new band…I feel this is a pretty special act.”
Also this week, the latest and most daring from Grammy nominated lyricist and vocalist Lorraine Feather, “Math Camp,” which uses physics as a metaphor for modern love;
Toronto based drummer Ernesto Cervini offers up the third release with his band Turboprop, “Abundance”;
And veteran drummer Chip White’s new CD, “New Dedications and Latin Moods,” features an all-star ensemble including trumpeter Terell Stafford, trombonist Wycliffe Gordon, pianist Renee Rosnes and bassist Peter Washington.
The 2018 Iowa Climate Statement predicts weather extremes in the state’s future.
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Bad Times at the El Royale, First Man, Spiral and Colette with Hollis Monroe, Denny Lynch and Scott Chrisman.
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Spoken Word artist Akwi Nji joins Red Cedar Chamber Music for “Love and Life,” a concert that examines love throughout all the stages of our existence. The piece was commissioned by Red Cedar board member Tom Carroll as a gift to his wife Patrice for their 40th anniversary.
Akwi and Red Cedar Artistic Director Carey Bostian talk about the unique challenges and joys of adding words to the traditionally instrumental Red Cedar programs.
“Love and Life” will be performed in several locations around the community, culminating in shows at The Englert and CSPS Oct. 27-28.
Full schedule, tickets and more information at www.redcedar.org.
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Dawn Jones with the Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance (ICCA) is in with a look at several Halloween-themed arts and culture events, including productions of Sleepy Hollow, The Addams Family, and Arsenic & Old Lace.
Get details about these and hundreds of other events at www.culturalcorridor.org.
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The Clean Energy Age: A Guide to Beating Climate Change
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