Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM
Bob’s Baker’s Dozen: David Grisman & Ry Cooder
String jazz is this week’s focus with mandolinist David Grisman and guitarist Ry Cooder. Grisman calls his mix of Bluegrass, jazz and folk music “Dawg Music.” It’s a sophisticated swinging expression done with his expert artistry on the mandolin. Ry Cooder’s 1978 album, Jazz is a tribute to early jazz and ragtime. Jelly Roll Morton and Bix are represented, along with some ragtime done in string-band style.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Mondays at 6:00 PM
Prestige Records in 1970, Part Two
Craig spins selections from the second half of the year 1970. We’ll hear jazz gems from Dexter Gordon, Gene Ammons, Charles Earland, and many others. Tune in for some great ‘Soul Jazz’ that you won’t hear anywhere else!
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Big Fun at First Friday Jazz
Legendary Iowa City guitarist Steve Grismore introduced Big Fun to the Opus Concert Café for a groovy First Friday Jazz gig. This new sextet brought the jazz and the funk to a packed house. Fans of soul and 70’s groove tunes got a real treat. With songs from the Crusaders, Herbie Hancock, Eddie Harris, and many more, who wouldn’t have “Big Fun” to start off the weekend?
Jazz Night In America with Host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
Baltimore
Host Christian McBride takes us to Baltimore and explores what he calls, “the Jubilee of Charm City.” We’ll learn about the history of jazz in Baltimore, its decline, and today’s sudden rebirth. Plus, we’ll hear from the forces behind this renaissance – trumpeter Sean Jones, NEA Jazz Master Todd Barkin, and the Baltimore Jazz Collective – and the incredible music this city is inspiring.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Saturdays at 12:00 Noon
Jon Christensen – 1943 – 2020
Craig salutes the recently departed Norwegian jazz drummer with a program of dazzling examples of his exceptional percussion work. We’ll hear Jon in the company of a number prominent jazz artists, such as Keith Jarrett, Bobo Stenson, George Russell, Jan Garbarek, Terge Rypdal, and others. His unique drum styling will be missed.
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:
The Ripple by Jeff Rupert & George Garzone on Monday; Bounce by Michael Wolff on Tuesday; Reincarnation by Warren Wolf on Wednesday; Just When You Thought by Jae Sinnett’s Zero to Sixty Quartet on Thursday; Waltz For Abilene by Cindy Cashdollar on Friday; The Devil May Care by Avey Grouws Band on Saturday; We’ve Just Begun by Sinne Eeg on Sunday.