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Last Call news/August 2022

By Chris Cooke

Published August 15, 2022 at 8:52 AM CDT

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Saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin performed at Jazz on the Green in Omaha on August 11th. Her band played material from her recent recording, Pursuance: The Coltranes, a revelation of inspired music and profound artistry.

Listen to my interview with Lakecia Benjamin

We also have articles this month on Theo Croker and Grachan Moncur III for your viewing pleasure.

The Last Call comes your way 9-11pm Saturdays on KIOS-FM and streaming to where you are via this website.

Thanks for listening & stay cool!

-Christopher Cooke

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Chris Cooke

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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