Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM
Vocal Short List: Anita Wardell
This week on The Short List this week features the British singer Anita Wardell, who spent her young formative years in Australia. Though she is hardly known in the United States, Wardell has a strong following in England and Europe. She likes “The Great American Songbook,” but her forte is scat and vocalese. Originally influenced by Ella Fitzgerald, Mark Murphy, Jon Hendricks and Betty Carter, her approach, however, is thoroughly individual. Her 2013 album The Road introduced her to American audiences. Listen for Anita Wardell each morning at 8:35 and Saturday at 7:00 a.m. on Jazz 88.3 KCCK, with our free mobile app, or on demand at kcck.org.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Monday, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Saxophone Artistry of Jane Ira Bloom
Craig celebrates the career of legendary, award winning soprano saxophonist, Jane Ira Bloom. We’ll hear unique selections from her 20+ recordings that span from 1978 to the present. Bloom is a tenured professor at The New School For Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York City, and has garnered a number of awards over the years. Don’t miss this important display of top-notch music from this overlooked, underappreciated, and awe-inspiring jazz artist!!
Jazz Profiles with host Nancy Wilson
Monday at 11:00 PM
Jay “Hootie” McShann: Kansas City Swingman
“Hootie” to his friends, bluesman supreme Jay McShann has been a living legacy of Kansas City jazz for over sixty years. As bandleader, pianist, singer and composer, McShann has been an unsung yet important figure in jazz. His Orchestra in the early ’40s became an important launching pad for several prominent jazz musicians, such as Charlie Parker.
Wednesday Night Special
6:00 PM
Robin Eubanks at the 2006 Iowa City Jazz Festival
Trombonist Robin Eubanks plays well with others. Whether he’s grooving with his own groups, like EB3 or Mental Images, or jamming with the Dave Holland Quintet, Robin’s virtuoso playing highlights the musicianship of everyone on stage. He was a fan favorite with his mix of contemporary groove and classic standards. Hear this amazing live set from Robin Eubanks at the 2006 Iowa City Jazz Festival on this week’s Wednesday Night Special!
Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursday at 11:00 PM
Toronto + Havana = Jane Bunnett & Maqueque
Jane Bunnett and Maqueque, perform on stage at Jazz at Lincoln Center and in Little Havana, Miami. This incredible mix of cultures and sounds blend into a transformation that has set the jazz world afire like the hot Caribbean and Latin beats that inspire it. Take a trip with the Jane Bunnett & Maqueque, along with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Bobby Hutcherson
Saturday, Noon – 4:00 PM and Monday, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
More from the Legendary Bobby Hutcherson
This special show concludes our 2-part celebration of the legendary vibes and marimba player Bobby Hutcherson. Craig will spin more great selections from the extensive body of work featuring Hutcherson. Bobby is, and will always remain, an important inspiration for all jazz artists.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
The Monday – Sunday Midnight CD for this week can be found at: