Mission: Impossible-Fallout and Teen Titans Go! To the Movies! with Hollis Monroe, Denny Lynch and Phil Brown.
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Kirkwood Board of Trustees to meet August 9, 2018
The regular meeting of the Kirkwood Board of Trustees will take place August 9, 2018. Time, place, and meeting agenda can be found at this link.
We Remember John Shultz
We are saddened to learn of the passing of a great musician and friend, John Shultz. Music fans knew John as one of the region’s top keyboard players, in groups like The Beaker Brothers Band, The Moe Band, Big Fun, and his own John Shultz Organization.
His final public performance was in March 2018 with Big Fun at First Friday Jazz.
He was also one of KCCK’s most dedicated listeners and supporters, and even served as our Webmaster for many years. Her performed at Jazz Under the Stars five times, with The Beaker Brothers, the Pat Smith/Rich Wagor Band, the Al Naylor Group, and twice with The Moe Band.
As we remember and celebrate our friend, please join us for the Wednesday Night Special, The Beaker Brothers Band, recorded live at Jazz Under the Stars in 2015.
KCCK’s Featured CD for August 2018
The KCCK Featured CD for August is “Nightconcert” by Erroll Garner. Never before released in the U.S., this midnight performance by the pianist and his classic trio took place in Amsterdam in November of 1964 at one of the premiere concert halls in the world. The packed house witnessed a blistering set featuring the group’s unique take on classics from the great American songbook along with a few Garner originals. “NIghtconcert” is on Mack Avenue Records. Purchase the CD.
Culture Crawl 372 “It Takes a (Czech) Village
The 2nd annual Czech Village Blues takes over the Lions Bridge in the historic Cedar Rapids neighborhood August 11th. Greg West and Michelle Churchill Bell tell Dennis Green that headliners include Bernard Allison, Vanja Sky, and Mike Zito, touring as the Ruf Records Blues Caravan. Also performing are Iowa based groups Shane Johnson’s Blue Train and Tim & The Trutones, along with a youth stage where the top three winners of a young artists challenge will perform.
Gates open at 4pm, show at 5pm. Proceeds benefit the fund to restore the historic Riverside Roundhouse. Get your tickets in advance and save $5 at www.czechvillagefriends.org.
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Clean Up Your Act 8-20-18
Iowa State University will house a center to study antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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This Week’s Special Programs – July 30 thru August 4
Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM
Formidable Flutes: Eric Dolphy
Multi-instrumentalist Eric Dolphy’s short career was marked by his proficiency on not only the alto sax and flute, but also on the clarinet and piccolo. He is considered the artist who established the bass clarinet as a jazz instrument, and was among the earliest significant jazz flute soloists. He employed this command of many instruments in his improvisational style, using an array of extended techniques to emulate the sounds of human voices and animals.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Monday, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Prestige Records in 1968 – Part Two
Craig travels back 50 years once again to look in on the recording activities at Bob Weinstock’s Prestige Records in 1968. In this week’s show, Craig spins records from the second half of the year (June thru December). We’ll hear Pat Martino, Don Patterson, Jaki Byard, Pepper Adams, Richard “Groove” Holmes, and many others. Mighty fine material that’ll make you feel mighty fine!
Jazz Profiles with host Nancy Wilson
Monday at 11:00 PM
Louis Armstrong – The Man and His Music, Part 1
It’s hard to overstate the incredible reach of this original American artist. Louis Armstrong defined American culture and did it with the force of his talent as a musician, singer, composer, author, innovator, entertainer, actor, and bandleader. He transcended racial barriers and became America’s ambassador to the world.
Wednesday Night Special
6:00 PM
Ritmocano at the 2017 Jazz Under the Stars
Jazz Under the Stars 2018 is almost here! We wrap up our look back at the stellar performances of our 2017 series with Ritmocano. To contain all the energy from this incredible ensemble, we moved the show to the McGrath Amphitheatre. It was a powerhouse night of smoking Latin jazz, played by some of Eastern Iowa’s premier musicians. As we set the stage for this year’s Jazz Under the Stars, join us for another listen back at our hot nights in August!
Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursday at 11:00 PM
Live In San Jose Summer is season of jazz and blues festivals across the country, and Jazz Night in America has been touring the country, taking in as many as possible. It continues it’s mini-series, featuring the best performances from the scores of great live jazz celebrations. This week, Jazz Night in America features singers Cyrille Aimée and Daymé Arocena at the San Jose Jazz Festival.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Saturday, Noon – 4:00 PM and Monday, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Saxophone Artistry of Gary Bartz
Craig takes a loving look at the recording career of master saxophonist Gary Bartz. We’ll hear a tasty selection from Gary’s 30+ recordings as a leader, on labels like Prestige, Milestone, Atlantic, Steeplechase, and Candid. We’ll also hear astonishing examples of his work as a sideman. Over 50 different releases from the likes of Miles Davis, McCoy Tyner, Max Roach, Woody Shaw, Gene Ammons, and others. Don’t miss this show from one of the really good saxophonists of our time!
KCCK’s Midnight CD
The Monday – Sunday Midnight CD for this week can be found at:
New Music Monday for July 30, 2018
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify.
Two-time Grammy nominated Australian saxophonist and composer Troy Roberts, now based in New York City, maintains a busy performance and recording schedule around the globe with some of the great artists of today including Joey DeFrancesco and Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts. He’s also performed with Christian McBride, Dave Douglas, Sammy Figueroa, Kurt Elling and others. Jazz Times magazine says Roberts “…is a force to be reckoned with no matter the setting. He is more than one to watch, he is one to follow closely.” Troy’s new release, “Nu Jive Perspective,” his eighth as a leader, is an eclectic concoction of soul, funk, R&B and gospel, all musically glued together by a deep sense of jazz etiquette.
Saxophonist Jerry Vivino’s history contains a who’s who list of artists he has performed or recorded with, including Stanley Clark, Tony Bennett, Ray Charles, Dr. John and Wynton Marsalis. For the past two decades, he’ s been a featured member of the house band for Conan O’Brien’s talk show, a band led by Jerry’s guitar playing brother Jimmy Vivino. He’s also been a part of bassist Will Lee’s Fab Faux band and has a regular spot at L.A.’s world-renowned progressive jazz club, The Baked Potato. For his new disc, “Coast to Coast,” Jerry enlisted the help of Bucky Pizzarelli, Brian Charette, Ron Stout, Mitchel Forman, and Lew Soloff among others.
Also this week, the Charles Pillow Large Ensemble celebrates the early electric period of Miles Davis with “Electric Miles”.
Reedman Tim Warfield, a one time member of Shirley Scott’s band, is back with his first recording in five years, “Jazzland”.
and saxophonist Tom Tallitsch unveils a captivating program of new compositions for his quintet on “Wheelhouse.”