Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM
Cats On The Keys 4: Renee Rosnes
Pianist Renee Rosnes continues our “Cats On the Keys Four” series. Canadian-born, Rosnes started with music very young – at three on the piano; five on the violin. Rosnes was the pianist for saxophonist Joe Henderson for a time. This led to other associations, some long-term – J. J. Johnson, Wayne Shorter, James Moody and Bobby Hutcherson. She is married to pianist Bill Charlap and has a duo album with him.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Monday, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Savant Records
As part of Craig’s tribute to the recently departed record producer and label owner, JOE FIELDS, we survey another jazz record label founded and operated by Joe and his son Barney Fields … Savant Records. Craig spins a tasty variety of jazz gems from this classy label founded in 1996. Artists include Kenny Barron, JD Allen, Mike Ledonne, Eric Reed, Reuben Wilson, and many other present-day jazz masters!
Jazz Profiles with host Nancy Wilson
Monday at 11:00 PM
Abbey Lincoln: The Power of Voice
Few singers have the emotional depth of Abbey Lincoln. And few are as versatile. With a voice capable of evoking the joy and pain of life, Lincoln carved a niche as a singer, songwriter, storyteller, actress and survivor during her career. Her own story speaks of hardship and finding herself. Interviewees include Ms. Lincoln, Max Roach, and Benny Carter. Abbey Lincoln believed in singing as a political act. She died August 14, 2010 in Manhattan at the age of 80.
Wednesday Night Special
6:00 PM 
Koplant No at the Opus Concert Cafe
First Friday Jazz welcomed the “cinematic electro-jazz ensemble” Koplant No to the Opus Concert Café for a set of ground-breaking original music. The quartet – Iowa natives Brian Lewis Smith, Drew Morton, Rob Baner, and Joel Vanderheyden – have been praised for their forward-thinking, seamless fusion of “intricate compositions and jazz improvisation with electronica, progressive rock, and hip-hop.” They’ve been hailed as “one of the most innovative ensembles in the Midwest” by Minnesota Public Radio. They took time out from touring to come home for an incredible set. Join us for Koplant No at the Opus Concert Café!
Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursday at 11:00 PM
Louis Hayes at 80!
Jazz Night in America celebrates the 80th Birthday of drummer Louis Hayes in concert at Jazz at Lincoln Center, and in the studio. He and host Christian McBride converse about his long and storied career, and about his collaborations with jazz legends like John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, Oscar Peterson, Freddie Hubbard, and Yusef Lateef. At 80 years young, Hayes demonstrates that age is but a number and that his passion for jazz hasn’t diminished.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Saturday, Noon – 4:00 PM and Monday, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sonny Clark, Part Three (1959 to 1962)
Craig finishes a 3-part series of shows spotlighting the career of this amazing pianist. Parts One and Two dealt with Sonny’s recordings from 1953 to 1958, and part three will look at the end of his career – 1959 to his death in 1962. We’ll hear Clark’s sessions as a leader, as well as tunes from his many ‘sideman’ appearances with jazz greats like Dexter Gordon, Jackie McLean, Stanley Turrentine, Grant Green, and others. Essential listening from the period!!
KCCK’s Midnight CD
The Monday – Sunday Midnight CD for this week can be found at: