Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM
Cats on the Keys: Phineas Newborn, Jr.
Phineas Newborn, Jr. is always mentioned in discussions of the greatest jazz pianists. His technicality was beyond question, and he could improvise at breakneck speed. His greatest influence was Art Tatum, but he would later pick up modern harmonics from Bud Powell. His home was Memphis and he played on bluesman B.B. King’s first recording. His early 1950s RCA Victor and early 1960s Contemporary recordings are treasured.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Monday, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Jam Session Recordings From Prestige Records, Part Two
Craig takes another look at more of the Prestige recordings from the mid and late 1950s. We’ll hear stunning music from John Coltrane, Gene Ammons, Mal Waldron, Phil Woods, and others. And of course, there will be no repeats … an all new program with all new selections!
Jazz Profiles with host Nancy Wilson
Charlie Parker: Bird Lives! (Part 2)
The concluding half of this look at Charlie Parker focuses on Bird’s influence on other musicians, his celebrated return to New York, his superstar acceptance in Europe, his experimentation with strings, and his tragic death. Interviewees include Jackie McLean and Mitch Miller.
Wednesday Night Special
6:00 PM
Tye Male Jazz Quartet at the Opus Concert Cafe
Tye Male has been a fixture of the Eastern Iowa jazz scene for many years, gigging around the area and working with a Who’s Who of fellow resident artists and visiting musicians. He brought his Quartet to the Opus Concert Café for a great First Friday Jazz show. The crowd enjoyed a set of straight-ahead standards and contemporary favorites.
Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursday at 11:00 PM
Cyro Baptista
In the world of Brazilian percussion, few players have shared the stage with Herbie Hancock, Yo-Yo-Ma, Trey Anastasio (Phish), and Sting. Cyro Baptista transcends borders and style, and with more than three decades of wizardry and ingenuity, he brings his craft to Jazz at Lincoln Center. Our concert showcases Cyro’s wild take on traditional Brazilian grooves like forro and samba, with jazz, experimental, and funk undertones.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Saturday, Noon – 4:00 PM and Monday, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Compositions of Duke Pearson
Craig spins a sampling of the many Duke Pearson compositions. Featured are tunes that were recorded by other artists, as well as pieces recorded by Duke himself. We’ll hear some very recognizable songs, such as “Jeanine,” Blues for Alvina,” “Christo Redentor,” dozens of fine tunes that will surprise you, and so many others. Tune in for the incredible compositions of Duke Pearson.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
The Monday – Sunday Midnight CD for this week can be found at: