Isles of Dogs, Truth or Dare and Rampage with Dennis Green, Denny Lynch and Phil Brown.
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Clean Up Your Act 5-7-18
The Indian Creek Nature Center receives national recognition.
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2018 Corridor Jazz Guest DJs – Jefferson
Jiles Tihpen and Riley Walton are our guests from the Jefferson Jazz Ensemble. They take over the KCCK airwaves to play tunes from Chuck Mangione, Duke Ellington, Brian Setzer, and their own band, which featured guest artist Dr. Bill Carson on clarinet, and Riley on trumpet.
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Special Programs for the Week of April 16 – April 21
Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM
Local Shortlist: Bob Washut
This week features Bob Washut, who was Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Northern Iowa for 22 years. Under his leadership, the UNI Jazz Band One performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival 3 times. Washut is also a founding member of the “Salsa Band,” Orquesta Alto Maiz. As a pianist, Washut has played and recorded with several outstanding musicians, like Ryan Kisor and Bobby Shew. Hear the stories and sounds that can only come from Iowa!
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Monday, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Birth Date Anniversary of “Tenor Titan” Gene Ammons
Craig celebrates what would have been Gene’s 93rd birthday by presenting some astonishing examples of top-flight tenor sax. Eugene “Jug” Ammons’ life was cut short by cancer and other problems, but he still had a fruitful 31-year recording career, working with masters like John Coltrane, Sonny Stitt, Jack McDuff, Lou Donaldson, and many other jazz giants. Tune in for 4 hours of first-rate soulful jazz!
Jazz Profiles with host Nancy Wilson
Monday at 11:00 PM
Rosemary Clooney: An American Treasure
For more than 40 years, Rosemary Clooney’s simple and exquisite singing style defined her career. Her dynamic career also included movie roles and a star turn in her own television show. Rosemary will always be remembered as one of America’s finest jazz-based vocalists.
Wednesday Night Special
6:00 PM
The U of I Latin Jazz Ensemble
April is Jazz Appreciation Month, where we shine the spotlight on all the great jazz produced by our high school and college ensembles. Tonight, we present The U of I Latin Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of James Dreier. The Latin Jazz Ensemble 10 to 15 student musicians study and perform the Caribbean and South America. James Dreier is a founding member of the legendary “Salsa Band,” Orquesta Alto Maiz, and an Afro-Cuban drum virtuoso. Join us for a hot night of Latin jazz, recorded in 2017!
Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursday at 11:00 PM
John Scofield (Loud and Quiet)
Guitar icon John Scofield is a one-of-a-kind virtuoso known for his blend of jazz, funk, rock, R&B, and soul. Scofield adds new insights to two of his most revered albums, exploring them for the first time since their original release. The first is 1986’s Blue Matter, one of his first releases after leaving Miles Davis’ group. The second album is 1996’s Quiet, featuring Scofield on classical nylon guitar in a departure from his electric guitar wizardry.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Saturday, Noon – 4:00 PM and Monday, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Blue Note Records in 1958, Part One
Craig celebrates what would have been Blue Note Records founder and owner, Alfred Lion’s 110th birthday, by ‘dropping the needle’ onto some of the finest modern jazz records ever made! We’ll hear classic Blue Note releases from 60 years ago from the likes of Lee Morgan, Hank Mobley, Horace Silver, Cannonball Adderley, Jimmy Smith, and so many others. This is the stuff!!
KCCK’s Midnight CD
The Monday – Sunday Midnight CD for this week can be found at:
Clean Up Your Act 4-19-18
Frogs and toads can tell us a lot about water quality.
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New Music Monday for April 16, 2018
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify.
One of the most highly acclaimed and prolific drummers in history, Steve Gadd has performed on literally thousands of sessions and live gigs over more than four decades. He has supplied the core rhythmic foundation on iconic recordings from an astounding A-list of artists including Chick Corea, B.B. King, George Benson, Al Jarreau and Steely Dan, to cite just a tiny percentage. The veteran drummer shifts once again into the position of band leader for his fourth release with the “Steve Gadd Band.” “All the guys in the band are good friends of mine…it’s great to be able play with guys you like and create more opportunities to keep playing with them.” The ‘guys’ are Walt Fowler on trumpet, Jimmy Johnson on bass, Michael Landau on guitar, and Kevin Hayes on keyboards.
Pianist and composer Monika Herzig delivers the second recording with her all-female band on “Sheroes,” featuring first-call talents like percussionist Myra Casales, guitarist Leni Stern and trumpeter Ingrid Jensen. Herzig is a Doctor of Music Education at Indiana University and has authored critically acclaimed books on Dr. David Baker and Chick Corea. Jazz critic Bob Blumenthal describes her as “a visionary artist and educator, a true jazz warrior.” Jazz phenom Terri Lyne Carrington calls it “a brilliant project…soulful and thoughtful, it captures the spirit of this group because there’s no stopping great artists from making great music as demonstrated by this stellar recording.”
Also this week, drummer Peter Erskine unveils the 3rd album with his Dr. Um Band, “On Call”.
Saxophonist Azar Lawrence explores music as a healing force and the mystical connections between past and future on “Elementals”.
Drummer Fabio Augustinis, a product of the University of Iowa jazz program, is joined by others from the program, past and present, on his latest outing, “Sunrise.”
2018 Corridor Jazz Guest DJs – Prairie
Morgan Eadie and Zack Johnson’s playlist includes Roy Eldridge, Charles Mingus, and Take 6. They talk about their favorite charts from band, cool moments from the past year, and what their plans are after graduation.
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2018 Corridor Jazz Guest DJs – Solon
Carl Richey and Lance Martin from Solon High School take over the airwaves with a great mix of old and new. Trombone Shorty, Chet Baker, The Staple Singers, and International Blues Challenge winner Kevin “B.F.” Burt.
Carl and Lance perform in both jazz band and jazz choir, so picked a nice mix of instrumentals, vocals, and also looked out for their director, making sure Mr. Cervantez’s favorite tune was a part of the show!
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