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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. 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.
This week we welcome Trio Grismore
Featuring Young Artist Ensemble: Ship of Fools
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 like us on Facebook.
Thank you to our generous sponsors: McGrath Family of Dealerships, Collins Community Credit Union, West Music, Kirkwood Community College, Illuminate Digital and Brian & Marty Stoll.
Food Vendors this week: Aroma Pizza, Moy's Taco Food Truck, and Moo Moo's Ice Cream Truck
Artist Bios:
Trio Grismore, led by guitarist Steve Grismore, co-founder of the Iowa City Jazz Festival and original member of Orquesta Alto Maiz, The Beaker Brothers, and many other groups. Trio Grismore draws its inspiration from the jazz organ trios of Grant Green, Wes Montgomery, Pat Martino, Jimmy Smith, and Larry Young. Mitch Towne from Omaha fills the organ chair, and Tim Crumley (Eddie Piccard Quartet, Dandelion Stompers) plays drums.
Ship of Fools is one of six youth rock bands at Eastern Iowa Arts Academy. EIAA is a nonprofit in Cedar Rapids who provides art and music opportunities to people of all ages. Youth are able to attend at little to no cost thanks to EIAA’s financial aid program called AccessArts. Bands rehearse once a week under the direction of local professional musicians: Ryan Phelan, Craig Erickson, Jeremiah Murphy, Naomi Ruckus Rose, as well as sound engineering and recording by Evan Stock. Rock Academy welcomes youth to audition to join bands at any time.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Noelridge Park, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
