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

An Interview with Chris Brubeck

The Brubeck Brothers Jazz Quartet  will perform in Omaha Friday night. The Brubeck Brothers will present a "Tribute to Dave Brubeck", their legendary father, on February 26th . This performance is part of the Omaha Performing Arts’ 1200 Club in the Holland Center’s Scott Recital Hall. The show starts at 8:00 p.m. and general seating is available.

KIOS Jazz host Chris Cooke recently spoke with Chris Brubeck. In a wide ranging interview, Chris Brubeck discussed his famous father, Dave Brubeck, and how the Brubeck Brothers bring jazz standards, original material, and Dave Brubeck classics to audiences worldwide.

Recording engineer: Mike Hansen/ KIOS

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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