Researchers say private well testing for contaminants is lagging in Iowa.
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Culture Crawl 975 “Preaching to the Choir”
Artist John Paul Schafer recently joined Chorale Midwest, and the experience has inspired him to create a mixed-media series, Seasons of Song, featuring birds representing the four seasons. When the art is sold, John will share the proceeds with the Chorale.
The Chorale kicks off its season with Sending Love, Joy, and Peace Through Song this Sunday, October 2nd, at 2:30 PM at Christ Episcopal Church. On the program will be Dan Forrest’s Requiem for the Living. John’s art will also be on display.
Led by Dr. Brad Barrett, the concert aims to uplift through music, showcasing themes of love and unity in a divided world. Tickets at choralemidwest.org.
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New Music Monday for October 7, 2024
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify
Joel Frahm is celebrated as a modern icon of the tenor saxophone, known for his emotional projection and technical prowess. His career spans collaborations with leading jazz musicians such as Brad Mehldau, Matt Wilson, Jane Monheit, and Ari Hoenig, solidifying his status as one of the most important and exiting players of our time. The Joel Frahm Trio, featuring bassist Dan Loomis and Canadian drummer Ernesto Cervini, has been performing together for nearly a decade. Their synergy and musical camaraderie are evident on every track of their second album, “Lumination.”
Before embarking on a career in jazz, Leslie Pintchik earned a Master of Philosophy degree in seventeenth-century English literature from Columbia University. She first surfaced on the Manhattan jazz scene in a trio with legendary bassist Red Mitchell at Bradley’s, and in the ensuing years Pintchik formed her own trio which performs regularly at New York City and East Coast jazz venues. Her new album, “Prayer for What Remains,” showcases her gifts as pianist, composer and arranger, and features eight of her original tunes.
Also this week, four-time Juno Award winner and esteemed Canadian bassist Neil Swainson returns with an incredible sextet and nine original tunes on “Here for a While”; Chicago-based trumpeter Eric Jacobson’s eight original tunes provide the perfect vehicle for his warmth-under-fire playing on “Heading Home”; and Canadian singer, songwriter and arranger Caity Gyorgy is accompanied by her regular piano trio on her new disc, “Hello! How Are You?”
This Week In Jazz October 6 thru October 12
Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of drummers Jo Jones, Art Blakey and Billy Higgins, pianists Thelonious Monk, Bebo Valdez and Junior Mance, trumpeter Harry “Sweets” Edison, organist Larry Young, singer/poet Oscar Brown, Jr. and more.
We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Red Norvo All-Star Sextet’s “Improvisations” (1944), Stan Getz & J.J. Johnson at the Opera House (1957), The Gerry Mulligan Quartets in Concert (1962), Zoot Sims & Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis’ “The Tenor Giants feat. Oscar Peterson” (1975), Panama Francis & the Savoy Sultans’ “Everything Swings” (1983), Nneena Freelon’s “Maiden Voyage” (1997), Hiromi’s “Spark” (2015) and many others Mondays thru Fridays at noon on Jazz Masters on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Special Programs October 7 thru October 13
Mondays at 6:00pm
Dave Holland’s Birthday
Host Craig Kessler celebrates the 78th birthday of Dave Holland (October 1, 1946). He’ll spin a variety of stylish material from his early days with Miles Davis, all the way up to his latest current recordings.
Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00pm
Jazz Under the Stars with
Invisible Jazz & the Next Gen Jazz Collective
All month, KCCK’s Wednesday Night Special gives us a fond listen back to Jazz Under the Stars, the last great party of the summer! This week, the Next Gen Jazz Collective opened the show at Noelridge Park, then Invisible Jazz played long after sundown.
Jazz Night in America
Thursdays at 11:00pm
BadBadNotGood
Find out how a couple of jazz students from Toronto, Canada went rogue from performing jazz standards to becoming the darling instrumental ensemble of the hip-hop elite. It’s the fascinating story of BadBadNotGood.
Jazz Corner of the World
Saturdays from 12:00 noon to 4:00pm
Steeplechase Records – Show #4
Craig presents another wonderful sampling of jazz from the remarkable Steeplechase label from Copenhagen, Denmark. Founded by Nils Winther in 1972, Steeplechase has created over a thousand top-notch releases from great jazz artists like Jackie McLean, Harold Danko, Andrew Hill, Eddie Henderson, Jack Walrath, Walt Dickerson, and many others.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight Each night, KCCK lets you hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
Painter of Dreams by Misha Tisganov on Monday; Crescent City Jewels by Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra on Tuesday; Embracing Dawn by Christian Sands on Wednesday; Vol. 7: The Lost Tapes, 1959 by the Terry Gibbs Dream Band on Thursday; Live by the Tas Cru Band on Friday; More Fun by Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. & the Zydeco Twisters on Saturday; Good Company by Art Hirahara on Sunday.
Big Mo Pod Show 031 – “Funkin’ Down The Highway”
Its Saturday, you know what that means, another deep dive into the blues with John and producer Noah! Like every episode the selection of tracks carry a garden variety of blues tones, including one soul artist as well. To see who that is tune into the episode! Songs featured in the episode:
- Bonny Raitt – “Gypsy In Me”
- James Brown – “I Got A Bag Of My Own”
- Buddy Miles – “Tobacco Road”
- Blind Mississipi Morris – “Hwy 61”
- Jeremiah Johnson – “Straightjacket”
Listen to ‘da Friday Blues with Big Mo each week at 6pm, and catch the podcast for a behind the scenes look at the show!
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Big Mo Pod Show 030 – “A Constant Search”
In this special episode John and Noah interview the legendary singer, songwriter, guitarist, dog rescuer, and all around blues man Bryce Janey! Our hosts discuss his background in music, how he develops his musical style, and what artists have inspired his work through the years.
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Culture Crawl 974 “She Picked My CD Off The Floor”
Blues legend Bo Ramsey plays a rare Linn County show Oct. 12 at the Ideal Theater, with Joe and Vicki Price. The show will mark one of the very few times Bo and Joe have performed on the same bill since the two played together in the seminal Iowa Blues Band, Mother Blues, back in the Seventies.
Bo has a new EP out called “Sidetracked.” More info at www.boramsey.com. Check out Joe and Vicki at www.joepriceblues.com
Bo Ramsey with Joe & Vicki Price at The Ideal Theater , Sat, Oct 12. Tickets at www.idealtheaterandbar.com.
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