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Cedar Rapids' only jazz concert series!Each August, Jazz 88.3 KCCK presents free Thursday night concerts in Cedar Rapids’ Noelridge Park. This year, we double the music and fun by presenting two bands each week! A Young Artist ensemble at 6:30, followed by the headliner at 7:00.
The Betsy Hickok/Ron Roberts Quintet
Betsy and Ron have recently moved (moved back, in Betsy’s case) to Eastern Iowa after being a part of the Central Iowa music scene for the last several years. Betsy has performed in the Des Moines Metro Arts Jazz in July series, the Iowa City Jazz Festival, and many other venues with some of Iowa’s top musicians. A review for her 2006 album, Body and Soul, said “Betsy Hickok boasts a cool, clearwater delivery, impeccable timing, and the knowing gift for phrasing that can only come from a long, loving immersion in classic jazz.” By day, she is a senior writer at the Iowa State University Foundation, and she holds an M.F.A. in poetry from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop.
Guitarist Ron Roberts is a Chicago area native who worked extensively in the Chicago Jazz scene before moving to Ames to pursue his “day job” as a research scientist in aerospace engineering. He has played regularly with artists throughout central Iowa, including Max Wellman, the Jazz Page, the ISU faculty Jazz ensembles as well as Jazz in July, the Des Moines Arts Festival, and the Ames Summer Jazz series.
Featuring Young Artist Ensemble: YesterNite
Bring your own picnic or enjoy food from one of our vendors! In case of inclement weather, listen to KCCK for cancellation information at 88.3 FM, online or follow us on Twitter or Facebook.
Thank you to our generous sponsors: McGrath Family of Dealerships, Collins Community Credit Union, West Music, Kirkwood Community College, and Brian & Marty Stoll.
Food Vendors: Perrin Catering and Caribbean Kitchen
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Noelridge Park, Toddville, United States