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

An Interview with Donny McCaslin

Rebecca Cooke
Donny McCaslin with Chris Cooke

Last Call presents an interview with saxophonist Donny McCaslin. The  saxophonist received a 2004 Grammy® nomination for “Best Jazz Instrumental Solo” for his work with the Maria Schneider Orchestra. He has also worked extensively with trumpeter Dave Douglas and his band. Inspired by the full tenor sound of Sonny Rollins, McCaslin explores a trajectory through electronic jazz on his latest effort, Casting For Gravity. Last Call fans will find much to enjoy on this bold effort with Jason Lindner on electric & acoustic pianos and synthesizers, Tim Lefebvre on bass, Mark Guiliana on drums and David Binney on vocals & additional synthesizers. McCaslin and his band performed a dynamic, exciting concert of music in February 2013 in Omaha.  

For more information you may visit http://www.donnymccaslin.com/

Recording Engineer: Mike Hansen.

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.