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.

A roundup of news from the 9-11 terrorist attacks as produced by the KCCK News Department. From the KCCK Archives.

The saxophonist will perform on the Main Stage at 4 p.m. Saturday. He spoke with KCCK’s Hollis Monroe.

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.

The trumpeter will perform at 2 p.m. on the Main Stage. He spoke with KCCK’s Hollis Monroe.

Jennifer and her group Bonegasm will perform at 6 p.m. on the Main Stage. She spoke with KCCK’s Hollis Monroe.

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 … Continue reading

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 … Continue reading

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 … Continue reading

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 … Continue reading