Jazz Under The Stars - Al Naylor's I-380 Express
Schedule
Thu, 28 Aug, 2025 at 06:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Noelridge Park, Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Cedar Rapids, IA
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Cedar Rapids' only jazz concert series!This year, Iowa’s Jazz Station reunites some of Eastern Iowa’s best-known musicians to celebrate KCCK’s 50th anniversary at Jazz Under the Stars.
This week's performances by:
Al Naylor’s I-380 Express
Young Artists: Go Benesh Quartet
All concerts begin at 6:30pm at Noelridge Park, and are broadcast live on 88.3 KCCK.
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.
Artist Bios:
Al Naylor’s I-380 Express
The I-380 Express served as the “house band” for the Variety Club telethon, a marathon TV broadcast that took place in Cedar Rapids in the 80s and 90s. The band was organized and led for many years by Al Naylor, trumpeter, bandleader, educator, and member of the Jazz Educators of Iowa Hall of Fame. This edition of the band is organized by Al’s former student, Dr. Steve Shanley in tribute to his mentor, and is composed of I-380 Express alumni as well as Al’s former students and friends, many of whom, like Steve, have gone on to become well-known teachers and performers.
Go Benesh Quartet
Go Benesh is another musician who began at KCCK’s Jazz Band Camp. He is a Cedar Rapids Prairie graduate just finishing his studies at Kirkwood. While at Kirkwood, he performed with Karrin Allyson, Kenyon Brenner, Blake Shaw and KCCK’s Schoolhouse Jazz Band. He is transferring to the University of Northern Iowa this fall.
Thank you to our generous sponsors: McGrath Family of Dealerships, Collins Community Credit Union, Illuminate Digital and Brian & Marty Stoll, West Music, Kirkwood Community College
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Where is it happening?
Noelridge Park, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
