Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM
Galloping Guitars: Gene Bertoncini
Gene Bertoncini – a premier guitarist adept at both the classical and electric guitar – has worked with the likes of Benny Goodman, Paul Desmond, Lonnie Liston Smith, Nancy Wilson, and Tony Bennett. His 60-year career has honed his style built on wonderful structure and beautiful harmonies.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Chronological Andrew Hill, Part Four
Craig continues with his presentation of the artistry of pianist and composer, Andrew Hill. This week, we pick up with the August 5, 1968 Blue Note session that yielded the LP Grass Roots.
Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
The United Jazz Ensemble
The United Jazz Ensemble, directed by Rich Medd and Ryan Arp, is a collaborative group of student musicians from Iowa City High School and Iowa City West High School. They study and rehearse over the early summer, then perform each year at the Iowa City Jazz Festival as part of the Festival’s commitment to education outreach. This deep immersion in jazz not only strengthens their musical growth, but makes for an incredible Jazz Festival performance.
Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
Dee Dee Bridgewater, Jazz Master
Jazz Night in America spotlights superstar Dee Dee Bridgewater on a program featuring “Songs of Freedom” from Jazz at LincolnCenter. A Grammy and Tony Award-winning performer, Bridgewater also shares her memories of Abby Lincoln and Nina Simone.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Saturdays at Noon
The Artistry of Alice Coltrane
Craig surveys the career of harpist, pianist and organist Alice Coltrane. We’ll hear beautiful, high class, underrated music made with Terry Gibbs, Joe Henderson, McCoy Tyner, and others, as well as recordings with spouse John Coltrane. She began her career as a leader in 1968, with recordings on Impulse, Warner Brothers, and Verve.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
The Monday – Sunday Midnight CD for this week can be found at: