Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM
Vocal Short List 16: Blanche Calloway
Blanche Calloway is noted for a number of firsts. She was on-stage before her famous brother, Cab Calloway. She was the first African-American female to lead an all-male orchestra. She eventually became a disc jockey and program director for her radio station. Cab Calloway cites her as his major influence and inspiration for his own greatness.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Mondays at 6:00 PM
The Chronological Andrew Hill, Part One
Craig begins a series of shows that follows the career of brilliant composer and pianist Andrew Hill. We’ll hear at least one selection from each of Hill’s jazz recordings, beginning with a 1959 recording for Warwick Records, before he moved on to his many priceless Blue Note recordings of the 1960’s.
Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
UI Latin Jazz Ensemble
Our January warm-up keeps steamin’ along with the University of Iowa Latin Jazz Ensemble. This week, the Wednesday Night Special listens back to the 2014 Jazz Appreciation Month concert at the Mill in Iowa City. Tune in for one of the U of I’s premier music ensembles.
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Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
Harold Mabern With the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
As one of jazz’s foremost pianists, composers, and bandleaders, Harold Mabern has enjoyed a string of critically-acclaimed albums under his own name. But, his greatest joy comes from being a sideman. The spotlight shines on the 82-year-old Mabern, as both a leader and an accompanist, as he sits in with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Saturdays at Noon
Prestige Records in 1969, Part One
Craig journeys back 50 years to look in on the recording activities at Bob Weinstock’s Pretige Records in 1969. We’ll hear choice material from Dexter Gordon, Eric Kloss, Illinois Jacquet, Don Patterson, Barry Harris, and many others.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
The Monday – Sunday Midnight CD for this week can be found at: