KCCK’s Jazz Under the Stars swings to a dynamic conclusion Aug. 23 when Steve Shanley directs an All-Star Big Band with singers at McGrath Amphitheatre. Musicians from all over the state are coming to play, and singers include Amy Friedl Stoner, who has performed at New York cabarets, Iowa jazz legends Eddie Piccard and Craig Boche, Prairie student Lydia Jennison, and a talented singer that you know better as a KCCK DJ, Bob Stewart.
The big band players are truly a Who’s Who of Iowa Jazz:
Trumpets: Randy Grabowski, Dave Rezek, Laura Saylor, Steve King
Trombones: Rich Medd, Anthony Williams, Joel Nagel, Mike McMann
Saxophones: Rod Pierson, Eddie McKinley, Chris Merz, Jen Tiede, Jeff Schafer
Drums: Jim Dreier
Bass: Steve Charlson
Steve (who will play piano as well as direct) says there will be something for everyone in the program. If for some reason you don’t like a selection, wait a couple minutes, because you’ll probably love the next tune!
Things get busy at the end of August as school starts, but if you miss this show, we think you’ll kick yourself later.
7pm August 23 at McGrath Amphitheatre. Details at www.kcck.org.
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