KCCK Specials

by KCCK Specials

Interviews, live performances, and the occasional surprise from Iowa’s Jazz Station

Episodes

2024 Guest Djs – Solon

59m · Published 25 Apr 20:31

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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2024 Guest Djs-West Branch

58m · Published 23 Apr 20:15

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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2024 Guest DJs-Clear Creek-Amana

1h 3m · Published 18 Apr 15:46

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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2024 Guest Djs-CPU

59m · Published 16 Apr 19:27

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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2024 Guest Djs – Anamosa

1h 0m · Published 16 Apr 19:18

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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Rachel Eckroth at KCCK

13m · Published 12 Apr 19:08

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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Guest Djs 2024 – Williamsburg

1h 3m · Published 04 Apr 13:45

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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Guest Djs 2024 – Marion

1h 5m · Published 01 Apr 22:01

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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2024 Guest Djs – Xavier

55m · Published 29 Mar 14:29

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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Guest Djs 2024-Prairie

1h 1m · Published 28 Mar 15:46

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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KCCK Specials has 40 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 34:38:25. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 8th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 9th, 2024 09:11.