Join host David Fleming for a program dedicated to Arts and Entertainment in our region, as well as the people and places providing it. Interviews with authors, producers, visual artists and musicians, spotlighting a classic album or a brand new release. From musical legends and icons - to players at the local level, from Broadway tours to Community theater, from the Hollywood Bowl to the Redlands Bowl.
KVC-Arts 4/27/25 - Chanticleer
David Fleming speaks with Tim Keeler, music director for Chanticleer. We'll hear about the history of the group, a few performances coming up in the near future in our region, as well as the role of the countertenor.
KVC-Arts 4/20/25 - Jessy J & TERRANOVA
David Fleming speaks with jazz saxophonist Jessy J. about her 10th studio release, TERRANOVA. There's a feel of Latin Jazz through much of the release - though this isn't the exclusive sound. We'll also hear about an upcoming online concert as well.
KVC-Arts 4/13/25 - Eliane Elias & "Time and Again"
With over 30 albums under her name, David Fleming speaks with Eliane Elias about her latest, Time and Again. It’s a collection of eight original tunes, three of which existed previously, but were reimagined for this recording. On this album, she explores various concepts of time… The past, the future, how we use time, good times and bad times…  several wonderful, wonderful guests on this album as well. It has a side one and side, two feel, which is natural as it has been released on vinyl in addition to CD. We also hear of her recording with Chick Corea... what would turn out to be Corea's last.
KVC-Arts 4/6/25 - Lee Ritenour & "Brasil"
On this edition of KVC-Arts it's David Fleming in conversation with guitarist Lee Ritenour. You’ll find him MAINLY in the world of jazz, with around 35 or so albums under his own name, also as part of the GRP All-Star Big Band, the group Fourplay, and other projects. We'll hear about
Ritenour’s latest, along with Dave Grusin, called BRASIL. Also, helping Pink Floyd, or rather specifically, David Gilmour – at a point when he was absolutely STUCK trying to figure out what to do at a point in one of Pink Floyd’s MOST well-known tunes.
Ritenour’s latest, along with Dave Grusin, called BRASIL. Also, helping Pink Floyd, or rather specifically, David Gilmour – at a point when he was absolutely STUCK trying to figure out what to do at a point in one of Pink Floyd’s MOST well-known tunes.
KVC-Arts 3/30/25 - Dr. Lisa Lindley - CEO Coachella Valley Symphony Orchestra
David Fleming speaks with Dr. Lisa Lindley, CEO of Coachella Valley Symphony Orchestra. We'll get a bit of the history of the symphony, some of the associated programs - like the Youth Symphony, and a bit about Dr. Lindley herself. And of course - the final concert of the season - The Best of Stage and Screen. This one draws from the classic as well as contemporary and is always a crowd favorite. The concert is Friday, April 25, 2025 at 7:30PM at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert. More at cvsymphony.com.
KVC-Arts 3/23/25 - C.W. Thayer & Hector Lara - Comedy in the IE
David Fleming speaks with CW Thayer and Hector Lara, both a part of a night of comedy coming up in Redlands in the near future. Both are onstage for this as well. We’ll hear a bit about their background IN standup comedy, and a bit of what to expect April 4th… as well as an opportunity for standup at Euryale Brewing in Riverside March 29th.
KVC-Arts 3/16/25 - Top Dog/Underdog at 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.
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.
KVC-Arts 3/9/25 - IE Print & Zine Fest, Director Gregg T. Daniel
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.
KVC-Arts 3/2/25 - Charles Kelly - Phase II Part 2
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.
KVC-Arts 2/23/25 - Charles Kelly's New Release in the World of Jazz, "Phase II"
David Fleming speaks with Charles KElly about his newest release, "Phase II," exploring - and challenging - the world of smooth jazz.
