Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM
Women In Jazz: Marjorie Hyams
Our summer-long series of Women in Jazz continues with vibes master Marjorie Hyams. She was also a prolific arranger, and led her own band trio and quartet in the late 1940s. Through the course of her career, she collaborated with Woody Herman, George Shearing, Mary Lou Williams, Tal Farlow, and many others.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Mondays from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
The Music of Bill Evans, 1957 & 1958
Craig surveys more of the early recordings of the great Bill Evans. We’ll hear Evans as a leader, as well as performances with Charles Mingus, Miles Davis, Cannonball Adderley, George Russell, Chet Baker, and others. Very important listening from one of the biggest names in modern jazz piano.
Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Amanda Monaco at the 2017 Iowa City Jazz Festival
We continue our brief look back at standout performances from recent Iowa City Jazz Festivals. Guitarist Amanda Monaco got everyone’s attention with her stellar CD release, Glitter, featuring her best friend, saxophonist Lauren Sevian. She brought her bestie along to the Iowa City Jazz Festival in 2018 and gave the crowd on the UI Pentacrest a fun, energetic set.
Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
Sweet Papa Lou
Christian McBride joins saxman “Sweet Papa Lou” Donaldson to hear work from his quartet and to sit down and discuss his amazing career. This NEA Jazz Master has collaborated with countless legends – from Art Blakey to Thelonious Monk to Clifford Brown – and in the process has created a wealth of immortal music.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Saturdays at Noon
The Annual Iowa City Jazz Festival Preview Show
Craig presents a look at some of the key performers for the 2019 Iowa City Jazz Festival. We’ll hear from Jane Bunnett, The Bad Plus, Ryan Keberle, Danilo Perez, Chris Potter, and others. We’ll also hear from some of the side stage performers such as Blake Shaw, Steve Grismore, The Heartland Trio, Saul Lubaroff, Jarrett Purdy, Ritmocano, and others. Get in on all the fun!
KCCK’s Midnight CD
The Monday – Sunday Midnight CD for this week can be found at: