KCCK Specials: Recent Episodes
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Sutra Iyer, Zach Kendrick, and Augie Ketels from the Linn-Mar Colton Center Jazz Ensemble conclude the 2024 Guest DJ season with a bang. Linn-Mar had a stellar year, that included a 3rd place Jazz Championships finish, just behind rival Prairie. But the Lions will have a chance at revenge when they take on the Prairie …
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Lisbon is one of the smallest schools in their class but definitely punch above their weight in a season that included their second consecutive appearance at the Jazz Championships. Teague Krob and Chris Ricke join Ron to break it down. Teague and Chris’s Playlist: Charles Mingus – Eat That Chicken Chet Baker – But Not …
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Vickey Acas, Connor Dallner, Heath Lane from the Liberty Jazz Ensemble are our guests for a funky hour of music and conversation, including their experience with guest artist (and KCCK producer) Saul Lubaroff. Vicky, Connor, and Heath’s Playlist: Sonny Rollins – God Bless the Child Duke Ellington – Ko-Ko Weather Report – Birdland Herbie Hancock …
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Mid-Prairie students Isabelle Duvall, Jason Goode, Jarrett TeBockhorst represented their jazz band with a great playlist and stories about Anime and what happens when Mr. Kunz asks you to bring your tuba to jazz band rehearsal. Isabelle, Jason, and Jarrett’s Playlist: Seatbelts – Too Good Too Bad Ray Brown Trio (feat. Diana Krall) – I …
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Griffin Bieber, Reece Fischer, Kaden Peterson from Kennedy Jazz One joined us to celebrate a huge jazz band season, which included Kennedy’s first ever trip to the Iowa Jazz Championships! Griffin, Reece, and Kaden’s Playlist: Joshua Redman – Eleanor Rigby Buddy Rich Big Band – Willowcrest Charles Mingus – Track B – Duet Solo Dancers …
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Meg Düster and Jameson Grimm from the Solon High School Jazz Orchestra joined us to talk about playing in “Mr. C’s” (Desmond Cervantez, Solon band director) mariachi band, how all the microphones in the Corridor Jazz recording studio are kind of intimidating, and working with this year’s guest artists, bassist Drew Morton. Meg and Jameson’s …
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Nina Torkelson, Kellen Dykstra, and Olivia Naber from the West Branch Jazz Ensemble join us for a fun show that included not only some great music, but a longer discussion of how Roller Derby is scored than you might expect on KCCK. Nina, Kellen, and Olivia’s playlist: Count Basie – Splanky John Pizzarelli – Zoot …
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Emma Oberg represents the Clear Creek-Amana Jazz Ensemble with an hour full of conversation about music and school with KCCK’s Ron Adkins. Including the unique origin story of the band’s 2024 song, “Soul Bagel.” Emma’s Playlist: Thad Jones/Mel Lewis – Greetings and Salutations Hank Jones – Subtle Rebuttal (feat. Benny Golson, Bob Brookmeyer, Frank Wess, …
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Bobby Dunn and Lizzy Belyeu represent the Centerpoint-Urbana Jazz Band with an hour of stories and music from their successful year. Bobby and Lizzy’s Playlist: Count Basie and His Orchestra – The Wiggle Walk Count Basie and His Orchestra – Vine Street Rumble Ella Fitzgerald – I Got Rhythm (feat. Nelson Riddle Orchestra) Kristofer Maddigan …
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Andrew Davis, Brooke Heying, and Sam Kenny from Anamosa Jazz I stop buy to discuss their very successful season and play a few favorite tunes. Andrew, Brooke, and Sam’s Playlist: The Mound City Blue Blowers – San Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra – Blood Count BYO Brass – As the World Caves In Maynard …
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Singer, composer and pianist Rachel Eckroth performs in concert with the Kirkwood Jazz Ensemble and CR Jazz big band Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 in Ballantyne Auditorium. Kirkwood Jazz Director Blake Shaw and Rachel talk with Dennis Green about composing, performing, and working with young people.
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Williamsburg Jazz Outlet came into The Corridor Jazz Project for the first time in 2024 Laura Carrico and Cady Campbell talk about the experience, including what it was like to solo on the recording and perform at the Paramount Theatre! Cady and Laura’s playlist: Joseph M. Pisano & Grove City College Jazz Ensemble – Phat …
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Ethan Johnson, Aaron Piper, and Ash Wasek talk about some of their jazz heroes and play a wide variety of jazz, both old and new during their guest DJ hour. Ethan, Aaron, and Ash’s playlist: Benny Carter & His Orchestra – Jump Call Kamasi Washington – Clair de Lune Terry Gibbs Dream Band – Tico …
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It’s been a good year for Xavier Jazz Band One. They placed first at the Liberty Festival, which got them a wild-card bid into the Iowa Jazz Championships. Meredith Beer, David Huiskamp, and Noah Upah break it all down, as well as telling the story of JBO’s “fruity” mascot. Meredith, David, and Noah’s playlist: Doc …
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It’s a sax section takeover from Prairie Jazz Band One, with front line seniors Sophia Johnson, Riley Kruse, and Carlie Robertson. JBO is celebrating just the sixth time in school history they’ll be competing at Jazz Championships. Sophia, Riley, and Carlie’s playlist: Ella Fitzgerald, Mack the Knife Count Basie & His Orchestra, I Left My …
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C.R. Library offers relief from the heat. With the hottest days of the year expected this week, people looking for a way to get out of the heat in Cedar Rapids can head to the library. More from KCCK’s Liz Schultz.
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KCCK’s Saul Lubaroff had a chance to talk with pianist Laurence Hobgood prior to Laurence and his trio performing at the Sound Conservatory Music Academy & Shoppe in Rock Island on May 28. More information and tickets are available by calling (309)373-0790 or visiting www.polyrhythms.org.
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Go Benesh, Camden Beightler, and Noah Reu have been involved with KCCK since middle school. Each came to Jazz Band Camp multiple times, and once they reached high school, got to work with several guests artists in The Corridor Jazz Project with Prairie Jazz Band One. Their jazz band memories include one scary car ride, …
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City High’s Eli, Nora, Ashley, and Marcus wrapped up the 2023 Guest DJ series in a big way, dishing about a big victory at Jazz Championships over frenemy Iowa City West, and played not one, but two songs featuring City High Director (and alum), Mr. Ottmar. We’re pretty sure they demanded to know where his …
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Just as Jude Biwer and Ben Drzycimski arrived for their guest DJ shows, we learned that Carl Rowles and Matthew Nicholson had just been named the new directors of the Cedar Rapids Jefferson band program. Mr. Nicholson has been a part of the Jefferson program during his student teaching years and helped Steve Stickney from …
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Ryan Humphrey and Jackson Schloss learned the hard way why you never use Google Maps to get to KCCK (it sends you to a random building on the north end of campus). But they arrived just in time to host their show, with music from Cannonball Adderly, Clifford Brown, Herbie Hancock, and more! https://spinitron.com/KCCK/pl/17293516/Corridor-Jazz-Guest-Djs-Clear-Creek-Amana
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It’s been quite a year for the Linn-Mar Music Department. The Colton Center Jazz Ensemble took 2nd place in the 4A Jazz Championships, the highest placement of any area school. Linn-Mar’s Show Choir, Tenth Street Edition, took first place at the Show Choir Nationals in Nashville. Senior sax players Ryan and Abbey break down this …
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The Lisbon Community School District jumped from Class 1A to 2A for the 2022-23 school year. By just two students. This means that they have been punching above their weight all season. So when they won the NEIBA District Jazz Festival against all those larger schools, it was a sweet victory! And also meant that …
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Anamosa Jazz I, in its second year under director Gerardo Gomez, kind of had a worst-to-first experience this year. After receiving a poor rating at their first contest, the band went on to qualify for Jazz Championships for the first time in 30 years! And they didn’t stop once they got there, achieving a Top …
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2023 marks the very first year that Mid-Prairie High School participated in the Corridor Jazz Project, adn they made the most of if, bringing in not just one, but two guest artists, Randy Swift, guitar, and the legendary Gary McCurdy a.k.a The Tubador, on tuba. Jacob Carillo and Emily Righter brought the heat with Big …
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The Centerpoint-Urbana Jazz Band is fresh from a trip to the Iowa Jazz Championships, guest DJ Delaney Jacobi is one of them. She, Ben Heiderscheit and Jaden Patterson break down the year at CPU (and maybe tell a couple tales about Delaney’s parents, CPU directors Dan and Dorothy Jacobi).
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Lynzi Dystra, Luca Hahn, Nina Torkelson, and Bailey Walker represent the West Branch Jazz Ensemble as guest Djs. We learned about expansion in the West Branch band and theatre departments, and the interests of each young women in and outside of music, particularly Lynzi’s love of all things reptile. And tunes from Duke Ellington, Billie …
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Katie Noll, Chris Oberbroeckling, and Aaron Piper kicked off our 2023 Guest DJ season with a tasty playlist, including lots of J.J. Johnson and Art Blakey, befitting since Chris is a drummer, and both Katie and Aaron play trombone. Katie, Chris, and Aaron’s playlist
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Saxophonist Chad Lefkowitz-Brown is in Iowa to clinic and perform at Kirkwood, with a concert on Nov. 12. Chad and Kirkwood director Joe Perea chatted with Hollis Monroe.
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KCCK’s Ron Adkins talks with Tito Puente Jr., son of the Latin Jazz legend. Tito talks about his father’s legacy, what he is doing to extend and re-invent that legacy, and even his family’s connection to Bill Murray! Tito Puente Jr. and his Latin Jazz ensemble perform at the University of Dubuque Heritage Center on …
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A big year for the Linn Mar music programs, with an appearance in the Iowa Jazz Championship finals and an undefeated show choir season, in which Maddie Nuss had the lead. The concert band capped the year with a performance at the Iowa Bandmasters convention. Moosa Hamad made Jazz All State, and the morning of …
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2022 was a big year for Anamosa Jazz I. They welcomed a new director, Gerardo Gomez, had a much-improved competition season, and also participated in the Corridor Jazz Project for the very first time! Evie Breitbach, Madeline Broghammer, and Lili Fischer broke it down for us, and also brought an excellent selection of songs. Evie, …
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Gabe Hinman, Ethan McLaughlin, and Lauren Roskopf from the Solon Jazz Orchestra join us for an hour of music and band stories, including a cameo appearance by their Corridor Jazz guest artist this year, our own Saul Lubaroff! Gabe, Ethan, and Lauren’s playlist.
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Two of Iowa’s leading jazz educators, Jim Dreier, Latin Jazz guru at the University of Iowa, and Rich Medd, longtime director at Iowa City West High School, retire this spring from full-time classroom teaching. Jim and Rich talk with KCCK’s Dennis Green about their time together in bands such as Orquesta Alto Maiz, teaching highlights, …
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Phil Perea, Vivian Shanley, and Annika Twedt-Ball present a rollicking hour of music and stories from the the past year in jazz band with the CR Washington Revolutionists, including the terror, joy, and even love affairs that happen at KCCK’s Middle School Jazz Band Camp. Phil, Vivian, and Annika’s playlist
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The Marion Jazz Band One rhythm section takes center stage, as Rhea Lord, Chris Oberbroeckling, and Ray Redondo join KCCK announcer (and 2021 Marion guest artist) Saul Lubaroff for a guest DJ hour, where we learn about a lot of last-minute shuffling (including Peter Hart stepping in at the last minute to sub for guest artist Jen …
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Ben Drzycimski solos in Jefferson’s Jazz Band, Show Choir and as a Guest DJ, when the other student was unable to attend. It’s been a busy year for Jefferson Fine Arts, and they’re not done yet!
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Alec Battien. Randall Kinner, and Kealey Oldham went to Thesaurus.com to find adjectives to describe their guest DJ experience, as well as Xavier Jazz Band One’s year, which included a 3rd place finish at Jazz Championships. And we learn that Kealey is the custodian of the ever-present JBO pineapple. Alec, Randall, and Kealey’s playlist.
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Andrew Wendel had to join Jaden Patterson and Nate Buelow remotely, but that didn’t stop the three members of the Counterpoint-Urbana Jazz Band from an enjoyable hour playing some favorite songs and talking about an excellent year at CPU, including the band’s first trip to Jazz Championships in a decade! Nate, Jaden, and Andrew’s playlist.
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2022 has been a big year for the Liberty High School music program, with a trip to the national Jazz Educators Network conference and the school’s first trip to Iowa Jazz Championships. Tyson, Killian, and Christian from Liberty High School tell tales and play a very tasty hour of music on Iowa’s Jazz Station. View …
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Maya Bennett, Manny Kaine, and Kento Yahashiri from City High join us as guest DJs, fresh from a performance at Jazz Championships, where the City High Jazz Ensemble made the finals. They talk about some other band trips they took this year, and spin some great tunes! Maya, Manny, and Kento’s Playlist.
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Cedar Rapids’ minor league baseball team starts a new season against Beloit at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 8. KCCK News Director George Dorman talks with the Kernels’ new Media Relations Coordinator Thomas Breach about what’s in store.
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The drum section takes over the Corridor Jazz Guest DJ Show as percussionists Johnny Mallie and Henry Streuber share some big news from Lisbon, and it’s not just that the band made Jazz Championships. The Lisbon band is very fond of Charles Mingus, so we hear a lot of him, as well as Maynard Ferguson, …
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Nina Torkelson was the Corridor Jazz Guest DJ Show’s first solo act when Jonah and Matt couldn’t come due to illness. But she took it in stride, sharing some fun stories about music at West Branch High School, which joined the Corridor Jazz Project for the first time this year. She even played some of …
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Clear Creek-Amana is new to this year’s Corridor Jazz Project, so it was extra fun to welcome Adonis Fender, Ryan Humphrey, and Liz Schultz to KCCK to learn more about their school and music programs. Along the way, we also get to hear Cannonball Adderly, Chick Corea, Chet Baker, and even Glenn Miller. Click here …
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Trombonist Sara Jacovino is in Iowa City, as guest artist for the City High’s Jazz Showcase. She stopped by with City High band director Aaron Ottmar to talk with Hollis Monroe.
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KCCK’s Hollis Monroe talks to Nneena Freelon about “Georgia On My Mind,” a Ray Charles tribute show that will team the award winning singer with Take 6, saxophonist Tom Scott, and singer-actor Clint Holmes. Nov. 12 at Hoyt Sherman Place with the Des Moines Civic Music Association. Details at www.civicmusic.org/georgia.
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A roundup of news from the 9-11 terrorist attacks as produced by the KCCK News Department. From the KCCK Archives.
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The saxophonist will perform on the Main Stage at 4 p.m. Saturday. He spoke with KCCK’s Hollis Monroe.
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The guitarist is the headline performer of this years Jazz Festival, taking the Main Stage at 8 p.m. He spoke with KCCK’s Ron Adkins.
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The trumpeter will perform at 2 p.m. on the Main Stage. He spoke with KCCK’s Hollis Monroe.
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Jennifer and her group Bonegasm will perform at 6 p.m. on the Main Stage. She spoke with KCCK’s Hollis Monroe.
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And the first shall be last! The Mt. Vernon Swingin’ STANGS were the first band we recorded for Corridor Jazz this year, but ended up being our final guest DJ hour. The songs were largely picked by Jasper Rood, and show how jazz has influenced video game music. Fellow seniors Sage Boettcher, and Kai Yamanishi …
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Jefferson seniors Emily Fultz and Cady Yokanovich chose a unique method for picking the songs for their guest DJ hour. Jefferson COVID precautions required the band to leave the band room after 30 minutes of rehearsal to allow the room’s air handling to catch up. Band members used the break time by picking their favorite …
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Emma Midcalf returns for her second time as a guest DJ, joined by fellow CP-U seniors Brent Massner and Faith Maue. Brent admits his dad wakes him up by singing Paul Anka. Emma reveals that Mr. Jacobi’s playing instructions to her include the musical terms “gaddink” and “gaddonk.” Why? You’l have to listen to hear …
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Linn-Mar senior Cavan O’Hara returns for his second outing as a guest DJ, joined by Lucas and Noah Sennett. Halfway through the hour, they’ve chosen so many of Dennis’s favorite songs that he thinks they hacked his Spotify! And we learn that “tubas should not play flute cues.” Playlist: La Llama Azul – Orquesta Alto …
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