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Blake Shaw directs the Kirkwood Jazz Ensemble and CR Jazz in their first concert of the season. Special guest is Mike Giles, director of the jazz program at Iowa State. Each director talks a little about their school’s program as well as their plans for the Nov. 11 Kirkwood concert. Mike listens to an album … Continue reading
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Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify Trumpet legend Eddie Henderson celebrates the 50th anniversary of his debut album as a leader, 1973’s “Realization,” with the exhilarating new release, “Witness to History.” The stellar quintet on this album bridges that half-century of music, starting with lifelong collaborator George Cables returning once again to the piano bench. … Continue reading
Lynne Rothrock and Blake Shaw team up for a show Aug. 11 & 12 at the Opus Concert Cafe. The two first met when Lynne was a teacher at Kirkwood when Blake a student, and they’ve worked together occasionally over the years, but this is their firs full-length collaboration. You’ll hear some old favorites from … Continue reading
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Kenny Dorham on Blue Note Host Craig Kessler continues his 85th anniversary celebration of Blue Note Records with samplings of trumpeter Kenny Dorham’s contributions during his ten years (1955 to 1965) with the label. The Wednesday Night … Continue reading