This Week In Jazz December 1 thru December 7

Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of lyricist Ira Gershwin, producer Lester Koenig, pianists Dave Brubeck and Wynton Kelly, saxophonist Marshall Royal, bassist Art Davis, guitarist Jim Hall and more.

We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Gerry Mulligan’s “Reunion with Chet Baker” (1957), Art Farmer Quartet feat. Jim Hall “Live at the Half-Note” (1963), Paul Desmond’s “Skylark” (1973), Stanley Jordan’s “Cornucopia” (1988), Tal Farlow/John Abercrombie/Larry Carlton/Larry Coryell/John Scofield’s “All Strings Attached” (1986), Diana Krall “Live In Paris” (2001) and many others Mondays thru Fridays at noon on Jazz Masters on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.

Kirkwood Board of Trustees to meet December 5, 2024

The regular meeting of the Kirkwood Board of Trustees will take place December 5, 2024.  Time, place, and meeting agenda can be found at this link.

Special Programs December 2 – December 8

Jazz Corner of the World  (Encore)

Mondays at 6:00pm

Happy 84th Birthday Billy Hart

Craig celebrates another November birthday. This week, it’s a party for drummer Billy Hart. Craig spins choice goodies that feature Billy’s work from the early 70s, right up to the present!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday Night Special

Wednesdays at 6:00pm

Damani Phillips at Voxman Hall

Saxophonist Dr. Damani Phillips, together with renowned drummer Ernie Adams, bassist Steve Charlson, and Jason Danielson on the piano, took the stage at the University of Iowa’s Voxman Recital Hall for a set of originals and some fresh interpretations of classics. They were joined by U of I colleague Dr. Dan Moore on the vibes.

 

 

 

Jazz Night In America

Thursdays at 11:00pm

Honoring Lou Donaldson

The legendary alto saxophonist Lou Donaldson died on November 9 at the age of 98. To honor his incredible legacy, we revisit a 2019 episode featuring an intimate interview between Lou and host Christian McBride, along with music from his quartet recorded in 2009.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jazz Corner of the World

Saturdays from 12:00 noon to 4:00pm

A Tribute to Benny Golson

Craig salutes the recently departed jazz giant, composer, arranger, and tenor man Benny Golson with a dazzling program of great recordings featuring Benny. We’ll also hear some of his greatest compositions, like “Whisper Not,” “Along Came Betty,” “I Remember Clifford,” “Killer Joe,” “Stablemates,” and many others.

 

 

 

 

 

 

KCCK’s Midnight CD

Every Night at Midnight Each night, KCCK lets you hear a new CD played start-to-finish.

Planet Bluu by T.K. Blue on Monday; Boss Baritones by the Gary Smulyan & Frank Basile Quintet on Tuesday; From Here, From There by Andy Baker on Wednesday; I Hear Echoes by George Cables on Thursday; Hooks & Grooves by Travis Bowlin on Friday; What Are You Waiting For? by the Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra featuring Willy Jordan on Saturday; Portrait by Samara Joy on Sunday.

Big Mo Pod Show 040 – “Breeze Through Town”

Dovetailing the Pod Show’s interview comes another regular installment of the series! Just like always Noah and John review a selection of five songs from the most recent Big Mo Blues Show, this time taking a peek at a mixture of new and old, as well as vocals and instrumentals. Songs featured in the episode: 

  1. Mavis Staples – “No Time For Cryin” 
  2. Craig Erickson – “Sunset Moonlight” 
  3. Jontavious Willis – “Too Close to the Finishing Line” 
  4. Colin James – “Leave This House” 
  5. Blues Traveler – “Call Me The Breeze” 

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 039 – “The Luckiest Blues Man Alive”

This week’s Big Mo Pod Show is a special treat! Noah and John invite local legend Tom T-Bone Giblin to share his stories from when he played with Lonnie Brooks as well as how he approaches playing music as a “sideman” by profession. Tune in to hear his story! 

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Talking Pictures 11-27-24

“Saturday Night” (2024 Prime) and “Wicked” (2024) with Hollis Monroe, Phil Brown and Monica Schmidt.

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Culture Crawl 1006 “What’s the Box of Sand For?”

Riverside Theatre takes the familiar story of “It’s A Wonderful Life” and presents it in a whole new way, as a radio play! Journey to 1946 Iowa City and the studios of KNIC (Kinnick, get it?) and watch as five actors portray 40 characters, provide sound effects, and even perform the music!

Nov. 29-Dec. 15. Tickets at riversidetheatre.org.

Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at kcck.org/culture or search “Culture Crawl” in your favorite podcast player. Listen Live at 10:30am most weekdays on Iowa’s Jazz station. 88.3 FM or kcck.org/listen.

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Culture Crawl 1005 “The Work of Christmas Begins With Us”

Two chances to celebrate Christmas with Chorale Midwest. Director Bradly Barrett admits programming a holiday concert is a challenge, but says the show will satisfy listeners who want familiar traditions as well as bringing in some arrangements and songs that will keep things fresh.

December 8 at 2:30, and the 10th at 7:30, at Christ Episcopal Church in Cedar Rapids. Tickets and more details at choralemidwest.org.

Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at kcck.org/culture or search “Culture Crawl” in your favorite podcast player. Listen Live at 10:30am most weekdays on Iowa’s Jazz station. 88.3 FM or kcck.org/listen.

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