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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 … Continue reading

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 … Continue reading

Sean Kearney, Oliver Miller, and Genna Ray brought a great hour of music with them, along with some stories about other activities, new director Mr. Zeglis, and their former director (and Corridor Jazz Guest Artist) Rich Medd. Sean, Oliver, and Genna’s Playlist: King Curtis – A Whiter Shade of Pale Huntertones – Togo (Live) Gordon … Continue reading

The Independence Jazz Orchestra joins The Corridor Jazz Project for the first time in 2024. JD Huffman and Teegan Cross represent their band and school on KCCK.   Teegan and JD’s Playlist: Gualdalquivir Tiburon – “Jesus Molina” McCoy Tyner – Things Ain’t What They Used to Be The Dog Walker – A Seagull & … Continue reading

Chris Ott, trombone player for The Huntertones, stopped by KCCK prior to the band’s performance at Coe College on March 1.

Chicago-based jazz singer Alyssa Allgood is one of three clinicians working with high school vocal jazz groups at the annual Kirkwood Vocal Jazz Festival on Feb. 23. Alyssa and fellow clinicians Kat Sherman and Justin Binek perform in concert, along with Kirkwood’s Jazz Express and Jazz Transit, in a 7:30 concert in Ballantyne Auditorium. Tickets … Continue reading

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.

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.

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, … Continue reading

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 … Continue reading