Chris Cooke
Jazz hostChris 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.
Email address:christopher.cooke@ops.org
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Guests discussed the 2024 University of Nebraska at Omaha Jazz Festival on Jazz in the Afternoon.
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Guests discussed the 2024 University of Nebraska at Omaha Jazz Festival on Jazz in the Afternoon.
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Guests discussed the 2024 University of Nebraska at Omaha Jazz Festival on Jazz in the Afternoon.
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Septet to perform at the Storm Cellar on February 26th.
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A live recording of the veteran jazz bassist and his band is a vibrant, compelling experience.
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Program to air at new time beginning Saturday, February 3.
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Reviews of the some of the best Last Call recordings of 2023
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Programs to feature classic and new adventuresome jazz releases of this year.
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Programs to feature classic and new adventuresome jazz releases of this year.
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Masis to perform with his quartet at Creighton Prep.