Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM
Women in Jazz: Barbara Dennerlein
Organist Barbara Dennerlein, dubbed “the organ tornado from Munich,” has received critical acclaim not only for her performance, but for her collaborations with some of the most cutting edge musicians in jazz. Her brilliant use of technology to produce ear-bending sounds earned her the reputation as “the most interesting jazz organist to emerge during the 1980s.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Mondays from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
50th Anniversary of ECM, Part 2
Craig looks at additional interesting material from the early years of the label (1969-1972). We’ll hear from the likes of Marion Brown, Chick Corea, Jan Garbarek, Paul Bley, Gary Burton, and others. ECM has nearly 2000 titles in their impressive catalog, and they’re still going strong.
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Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Lew Soloff and the KCC Big Band
Trumpeter Lew Soloff earned his reputation early as a member of the legendary Blood, Sweat & Tears. His ability to master difficult works while still being able to improvise solos made him the go-to brass man for Maynard Ferguson, Tito Puente, and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. In 2012, he collaborated with the Kirkwood Big Band for their 2012 Fall Concert.
Jazz Night In America with Host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
Grover Washington, Jr. (A Tribute)
Saxman Grover Washington Jr.’s sound represents soul, plain and simple, though it has often been associated with another word – “smooth.” Jazz Night in America recently presented a tribute concert at the Temple Performing Arts Center in Grover’s adopted hometown of Philadelphia. The evening was a star-filled celebration of the musician and his music.
First Friday Jazz at the Opus Concert Cafe
Friday at 5:00 PM
The Blake Shaw Quintet
Bassist and vocalist Blake Shaw assembles his quintet on the Opus Concert Cafe stage for a Friday evening of jazz standards, original compositions, and a few surprises. A veteran of the Eastern Iowa music scene, Shaw has released two albums as leader — ListenHear, and his most recent, It Happened, showcasing his vocal talents. Join us at Opus in downtown Cedar Rapids at 5:00, or tune in to 88.3 KCCK. The first set is broadcast live.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Saturdays at Noon
Roots of ‘Electric Miles’ – Changes Thru the 60’s
Craig describes, and gives examples of, some of the changes in style and instrumentation, leading to the recordings of the iconic album, Bitches Brew, at the end of the decade.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK gives you the chance to hear a new CD played start-to-finish. Tune in at Midnight for:
No Boundaries by Dave Bass on Monday; The Real Blue by Pureum Jin on Tuesday; Joan of Art by The Dave Robbins Sextet on Wednesday; Wareika Hill (Rastamonk Vibrations) by Monty Alexander on Thursday; Battle of the Blues: Chicago vs. Oakland by Various Artists on Friday; Down Yonder by Vaneese Thomas on Saturday; Reminiscing In Tempo by New York Voices on Sunday.