Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM
Women In Jazz: Terri Lyne Carrington
Mentored by Jack DeJohnette, drummer, composer, and producer Terri Lyne Carrington received a full-ride scholarship to the Berklee College of Music at age 11. She is now a full professor at the school. During her illustrious career, she has collaborated with artists from the whole spectrum of jazz – from Herbie Hancock to Eric Marienthal to Pharoah Sanders. Her albums have scored three Grammy Awards, and she was the first woman artist to receive a Grammy for Best Jazz Instrumental.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Mondays from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
The Artistry of Joe Farrell
On this special live Monday evening show, Craig spins goodies from the relatively short career of reedman Joe Farrell. We’ll listen to a dozen discs that feature Farrell as a leader on CTI, Xanadu, Contemporary, and others. We’ll also hear a number of recordings that feature Joe as a sideman, from artists like Chick Corea, Elvin Jones, Jaki Byard, George Cables, Andrew Hill, and others.
Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Funk Daddies at Jazz Under the Stars
We’re just a month away from the Last Big Party of the Summer – KCCK’s Jazz Under the Stars! Before this year’s artists hit the stage, let’s jam one more time with the standout shows from 2018. First up are the Funk Daddies from their 2011 gig (they got rained out last year; but not to worry – they groove us all this August). Excuse us while we do the boogaloo.
Jazz Night In America
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
Nels Cline Lovers in Philly
Jazz Night In America catches up with Nels Cline Lovers as they jam in the City of Brotherly Love. Guitarist Cline commissioned works by Philadelphia composers specifically for this new project, and spotlights them in concert.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Saturdays at Noon
A Tribute to Yusef Lateef
Craig will spin fabulous records from multi-instrumentalist Yusef Lateef’s early years (1957 to 1960). We’ll hear great material from Verve Records, Savoy Records, and Prestige Records.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
The Monday – Sunday Midnight CD for this week can be found at: