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David Fleming speaks with jazz pianist John Beasley about his Holdiay release, as well as albums paying homage to Herbie Hancock and Thelonious Monk.

David Fleming in conversation with Doug Leightenheimer, music director for The St Margaret’s Friends of Music concert series, as well as discussing vocal work from Chanticleer and Emmet Cahill, of Celtic Thunder.

On this edition of KVC-Arts, David Fleming speaks with Doug Nagel. For many years Doug was a part-time resident of the region while teaching voice and leading choral ensembles in Montana. He decided it was time to retire retired and moved to the region full time... and has started a choral ensemble - and is teaching voice. We'll hear about Coachella Valley Classical Voices - the history, and some upcoming performance opportunities.

David Fleming speaks with Michael Feinstein, at McCallum Theatre March 1st, with "Because of You: My Tribute to Tony Bennett." On the 2nd, down to San Diego. We hear a bit about Bennett - the music, the stylistic approach, the story telling aspect... We'll also hear about Gershwin, both George and Ira. Feinstein was Ira's assistant for some 6 years and has a few stories. Among those - having uncovered some otherwise lost Gershwin tunes!

Idyllwild Arts Academy in Riverside County was named one of America's greatest art high schools. Pamela Jordan, President of Idyllwild Arts, shares more about this treasure in the mountains.

David Fleming continues his conversation with Charles Kelly about "Phase II." This cd is being marketed to the world of smooth jazz, and is already charting, though Charles made an active decision with this release to challenge the notion OF smooth jazz. David and Charles spoke at least a bit about each track on the disc, so the conversation was divided into two shows.

David Fleming speaks with Charles KElly about his newest release, "Phase II," exploring - and challenging - the world of smooth jazz.

The pandemic hit student learning hard and while some districts have bounced back, others are still struggling. Dr. Tom Kane, Faculty Director for Education Policy Research at Harvard University, breaks down the latest on education recovery.

This edition of KVC-Arts begins with David Fleming finding out more about the IE PRINT AND ZINE FEST – coming up March 15th in Fontana, in conversation with organizer Frankie Gutierrez. Later in the program Champ Chipman introduces us to Gregg T. Daniel, directing Top Dog/Underdog, currently running at The Pasadena Playhouse.

Top Dog/Underdog…This is the story of two African-American brothers, Lincoln and Booth. Lincoln actually works putting on white-face night after night portraying Abraham Lincoln. Booth is trying to get out of the life of a street hustle.Both are trying to make their way in society, dealing with work, women, racism, as well as a troubled upbringing.KVCR’s Champ Chipman recently interviewed Gregg Daniel, directing this Pulitzer Prize winning play at the Pasadena Playhouse, running through March 23.Last week we got a bit of an introduction to Daniel. On this edition of the program we’ll hear more about the play, as well as the many opportunities it provides on stage and off.