Short List with Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM
Short List: Jazz Clubs – Chicago Jazz Clubs
The Short List this week surveys Chicago jazz clubs, both old and new. The emergence of rock & roll often forced the closing of such great venues, like Chicago’s Blue Note Club, Mr. Kelly’s, and the sophisticated London House. However, the Green Mill and the longest running jazz venue, Joe Segal’s Jazz Showcase, still hold fast. Enjoy The Short List with host Bob Naujoks.
Jazz Corner of the World with Craig Kessler
Monday, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
“Tribute to Pianist Geri Allen – 6/12/57 To 6/27/17”
Craig salutes the life and legacy of educator, composer, and pianist extraordinaire, GERI ALLEN. Geri will be featured from her 20 albums as a leader, and from some of her 30 albums as a guest artist – a star-studded career that began in the mid-1980s includes her work with Ron Carter, Charlie Haden, Tony Williams, Paul Motian, Ornette Coleman, and many others. Join Craig Kessler for a “Tribute to Pianist Geri Allen” on the Jazz Corner of the World
Jazz Profiles with Nancy Wilson
Monday at 11:00 PM
Zoot Sims
Sims was one of the most natural of all jazz musicians, whose warmth, creativity and humor earned him the admiration of musicians and fans alike. He found fame as part of Woody Herman’s “Four Brothers” saxophone section, and later, in a celebrated partnership with fellow “brother” Al Cohn. His singular sound and style was infused with a simple directness that was irresistibly Zoot Sims.
Wednesday Night Special
6:00 PM
First Friday Jazz: Blake Shaw Quintet at Opus Concert Café (Encore Broadcast)
Iowa City’s Blake Shaw is an upright/electric bassist, composer, and bandleader, whose musical chops range from jazz, Latin, funk, R&B, and everything in between. As part of the group Laranja, he’s played the Twin Cities Jazz Fest and was a main stage performer at the Iowa City Jazz Festival. Shaw was also a featured guest artist on KCCK’s Corridor Jazz Project. He channels his bass heroes Dave Holland, Christian McBride, and John Clayton on his debut CD, “Listen Here,” and his live performances. 
The First Friday Jazz Series features an eclectic mix of jazz, Latin and contemporary music the first Friday of every month. Doors at Opus open at 4:30 p.m. with live music from 5-7 p.m. If you can’t be there in person, the first set of each performance of the series is broadcast live on KCCK. The Opus Concert Cafe is operated by Orchestra Iowa. More information at: http://www.artsiowa.com/opus
Jazz Night in America
Thursday at 11:00 PM
Rahsaan Roland Kirk at Jazz At Lincoln Center
For what would have been Rahsaan Roland Kirk’s 80th birthday, former bandmate, Steve Turre, leads a sextet at Jazz at Lincoln Center. The show features interviews with Turre and with Rahsaan’s widow, Dorthaan Kirk, as well as a field recording of Rahsaan’s original instrument, the Stritch.
Jazz Corner of the World with Craig Kessler
Saturday, Noon – 4:00 PM and Monday, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
“The Piano Artistry of Barry Harris”
Craig celebrates the brilliant, award-winning career of jazz pianist, bandleader, composer, arranger, and educator, Dr. Barry Harris, one of only a handful of artists that have been around long enough to have played with Charlie Parker. We’ll hear a variety of material from his 20 + albums as a leader, and from his 60 + albums as a sideman with jazz giants like Dexter Gordon, Cannonball Adderley, Benny Golson, Yusef Lateef, Coleman Hawkins, and many others! Don’t miss this loving look at one of our true giants of jazz!
KCCK’s Midnight CD
The Monday – Sunday Midnight CD for this week can be found at: