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Interviews with leading musicians on today's scene presented by KIOS music hosts.

An Interview with Curly Martin

Jazz in the Afternoon host Chris Cooke welcomed acclaimed jazz drummer Curly Martin to Tuesday's (1/30) program. In a wide-ranging discussion, Martin talked about his upcoming show Friday(2/2) at the Holland Performing Arts Center's 1200 Club. He also discussed his work with his famous son, Terrace, a record producer, singer and rapper who will join his dad onstage Friday evening with other special guests. Click on the link for the interview.

Chris Cooke has been a voice on public radio in Omaha since 1989. Working at KVNO-FM during college, Cooke hosted a weekend progressive jazz show on the station in addition to working as an on-air announcer. In November 1992, Cooke signed on at KIOS-FM and has been there ever since. He has hosted the Tuesday and Thursday editions of Jazz in the Afternoon since 1996 and has hosted Last Call since that year. A long time fan of jazz music, Cooke enjoys talking with the musicians who make jazz music and presenting those conversations with listeners. When not hosting or listening to jazz, on record or in person, Cooke maintains a busy schedule as a self-employed web design consultant.
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