The regular meeting of the Kirkwood Board of Trustees will take place November 9, 2017. Time, place, and meeting agenda can be found at this link.
Clean Up Your Act 11-27-17
Carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere grew at a record rate in 2016.
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KCCK’s Featured CD for November 2017
The KCCK Featured CD for November is “Happy Song” from the Anat Cohen Tentet, a group of ace New York musicians that made its debut last year at the Jazz Standard and the Newport Jazz Festival. The project is another collaboration between Ms. Cohen and co-producer and arranger Oded Lev-Ari, who is also her partner in Anzic Records. The release from the celebrated clarinetist comes in the 100th anniversary year of the very first clarinet recording, by the Original Dixieland ‘Jass’ Band. With music ranging from vintage swing and ballads to Brazilian, Klezmer and African grooves, “Happy Song” is on Anzic Records. Purchase the CD.
Special Programs: Week of October 30 – November 4
The Short List with host Bob Naujoks 
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM
Cats On The Keys 4
The Short List this week features pianist Bill Charlap as Bob continues his “Cats On the Key Four” series. Bill Charlap has been on the jazz scene for over two decades He formed his trio – with bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington – and together they recently released a 20th anniversary CD, Uptown Downton. One critic remarked that, “this must be one of the best piano trios ever.” Listen to the Short List and hear the light, firm touch of Bill Charlap – one of the premiere pianists in jazz today.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Monday, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Art of Miles Davis: 1972 to 1974, Part 5
Craig proudly continues his chronological examination of rarities and obscurities from Miles’ “fusion era” studio recordings. This week, we conclude our project with more music from 1972 to 1974. Tune in for a truly ear-opening experience!!
Jazz Profiles with host Nancy Wilson
Monday at 11:00 PM
Jimmy Witherspoon: Shouting The Blues
Blues singer Jimmy Witherspoon had a deep, smoky voice and recorded dozens of albums and fronted bands and orchestras. Throughout his career, “Spoon” managed to span the worlds of blues, R&B and jazz with his deep baritone and unique style. His collaborators ranged from Count Basie to Eric Burdon, Gerry Mulligan to Van Morrison, and T-Bone Walker to Robben Ford.
Wednesday Night Special
6:00 PM
Gabe Medd Homecoming “Appetizer”
Trumpeter Gabe Medd returns to eastern Iowa for KCCK’s special Homecoming concert on Saturday, November 4th at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. We thought we’d whet your appetite for this show by sampling two of his earlier performances. First up on the menu is Gabe’s 2008 appearance at Jazz Under The Stars. Then, stay tuned for a side dish of Gabe Medd in concert with the Kirkwood Community College Jazz Ensemble at the Coralville Center. It’s a double helping that will leave you hungry for more, so make plans to join us on November 4th for the main course!
Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursday at 11:00 PM
Joe Temperley at Jazz at Lincoln Center Joe Temperley, long-time baritone saxophonist for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra died May 11, 2016, at the age of 86. Temperley was born in Scotland but moved to London and then America. He went on to play with Duke Ellington and nearly all the great big bands in jazz. This episode of Jazz Night In America tells Temperley’s life story, and samples many of his own compositions. You’ll also hear new arrangements of his favorite Ellington tunes.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Saturday, Noon – 4:00 PM
Savant Records
As part of Craig’s tribute to the recently departed record producer and label owner, JOE FIELDS, we survey another jazz record label founded and operated by Joe and his son Barney Fields … Savant Records. Craig spins a tasty variety of jazz gems from this classy label founded in 1996. Artists include Kenny Barron, JD Allen, Mike Ledonne, Eric Reed, Reuben Wilson, and many other present-day jazz masters!
KCCK’s Midnight CD
The Monday – Sunday Midnight CD for this week can be found at:
New Music Monday for October 30, 2017
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify.
In celebration of their 20th anniversary, Basin Street Records presents a collaborative disc between its two most recorded artists. “A Beautiful World” features trumpeter and singer Kermit Ruffins, co-founder of the Rebirth Brass Band, and two-time Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Irvin Mayfield. Combined, the two musicians share a staggering output of nearly fifty records. Mayfield assemble 57 musicians arranged in four configurations built around a jazz structure: big band, traditional marching band, chamber orchestra, and a funk ensemble. Rebirth is part of the festivities along with Jason Marsalis, Dr. Michael White, Cyril Neville and John Boutte, among others.
Capping two extraordinary decades as a recording and performing artist, Kyle Eastwood’s stylistically eclectic new album “In Transit,” reflects the whirlwind reality of the breakneck schedule that he and his longtime ensemble keep as they perform three quarters of the year in Europe, with a yearly jaunt to Asian countries and occasional swings to the U.S. The Los Angeles bred, Paris based bassist and composer estimates that about half the tracks were road tested, with a few rendered fresh in the studio. Kyle’s powerhouse quintet of young English musicians includes longtime members Quentin Collins on flugelhorn and pianist Andrew McCormack.
Also this week, 14-year-old pianist and three-time Grammy nominee Joey Alexander honors the centennial of Thelonious Monk’s birthday with “Joey.Monk.Live!”, recorded in June at Lincoln Center.
Award-winning composer, arranger and trombonist Rick Davies began recording his last CD a few weeks before he passed away in December of 2015, his arrangement living on with “Thugtet”.
The Hazelrigg Brothers, pianist George and bassist Geoff, offer up readings of ‘70s and ‘80s pop treasures on “Songs We Like.”
Area Students Perform with New York Musicians at Homecoming
An ensemble of musicians from schools up and down the Corridor will join New York musicians Gabe Medd and Gabe Schnider at KCCK’s “Homecoming,” November 4 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts:
- Morgan Eadie, Trumpet (Prairie)
- Austin Piper, Saxophone (Marion)
- Nathan Tansey, Trombone (West)
- Cody Techau, Piano (Lisbon)
- Riley Higgins, Guitar (Linn-Mar)
- Vivian Shanley, Bass (Oak Ridge)
- Gus Brown, Drums (Xavier)
Nominated by their directors, these students will participate in a free clinic with Gabe and Gabe the day of the concert, then join them to perform and show what they learned at the show.
Join us for a fun evening of music!
Tickets for Homecoming start at just $15. Get yours at kcck.org/homecoming.
Clean Up Your Act 11-21-17
A group of older women formed in Iowa City agitates for clean energy.
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Talking Pictures 10-25-17
American Assassin and Geostorm with Hollis Monroe, Denny Lynch and Scott Chrisman
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