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Fresh from a performance with Orquesta Alto Maiz at KCCK’s Taste of Jazz, Jim Dreier stages a reunion from twenty years of directing the UI’s Latin/Jazz Ensemble. Jim’s former students are coming from as far away as Indiana, Colorado and California to perform. 5pm Friday, May 5 at The Opus Concert Café. Tickets at www.artsiowa.com. … Continue reading ....
Jazz Corner of the World Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Wayne Shorter as a Sideman Host Craig Kessler continues his celebration of 85 Years Of Blue Note Records with a look at some classic “Blue Notes” featuring saxophonist Wayne Shorter as a sideman. We’ll hear Shorter’s sessions with Freddie Hubbard, Art Blakey, Donald … Continue reading ....
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Bossa Nova & Brazilian Jazz, Part 2 Host Craig Kessler opens another treasure chest of music exploring the history of Brazilian jazz – from its early roots to the present. We’ll hear Antonio Carlos Jobim, Baden Powell, Astrud Gilberto, Luiz Bonfa, and others. … Continue reading ....
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Miles On Columbia – 1982-1985 Craig Kessler celebrates Columbia Record’s latest in their Miles Davis Bootleg series, featuring some surprising unreleased music from 1982 through 1985. We’ll also hear some unusual live sets from the period. It’s an excellent sound picture of Mile’s creative … Continue reading ....
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm The Artistry of Ron Carter Join host Craig Kessler as he takes a loving listen to bassist Ron Carter’s 62-year recording career. Carter is still going strong at 85 years old. He has played in many styles, and with the absolute best in jazz. … Continue reading ....