Special Programs for April 6 thru April 11

Short List with host Bob Naujoks   

Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM

Vocal Short List: Judy Wexler

Los Angeles-based Judy Wexler came to jazz after a successful career doing plays and musicals. She found her place in a jazz series at a local club. Since then, Wexler has recorded five albums, including 2019’s “Crowded Heart.” She admittedly likes songs outside the Great American Songbook.

 

 

Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler

Mondays at 6:00 PM

West Coast Jazz 4 – Verve, Capitol & Other Labels

Craig continues his in-depth look at several other record labels that are associated with “West Coast Jazz,” such as Jazz West, Atlantic, Hi-Fi, Andex, Decca, GNP, and others.  We’ll hear from Stan Getz, Jimmy Giuffre, June Christy, Lyle Murphy, Richie Kamuca, Bill Holman, and a host of others.

 

 

The Wednesday Night Special

Wednesdays at 6:00 PM

Corridor Jazz Concert 2019

Our celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month continues with more amazing student jazz! This week, we revisit the 2019 Corridor Jazz Concert. Musicians from the Corridor’s high school jazz ensembles were partnered with guest professionals. They rehearsed a chart, recorded that song for a CD, and performed together live before an enthusiastic audience. This concert is the culmination of what many student musicians consider the apex of the their high school career.

 

 

Jazz Night In America with Host Christian McBride

Thursdays at 11:00 PM

Chick Corea Back In Boston

Jazz Night in America caught up with Chick Corea during a gig at Scullers in Boston – just across the river from Chelsea, Massachusetts, where he was born and raised. Corea was on tour with a new trio he calls Vigilette, with Carlitos Del Puerto on bass and Marcus Gilmore on drums.

 

 

Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler 

Saturdays at 12:00 Noon

West Coast Jazz 5 – Chico Hamilton & Fred Katz

Craig takes a close look at the Pacific Jazz recordings of drummer Chico Hamilton and cellist Fred Katz. We’ll hear unique offerings from a variety of bands led by these two masters. Some great material that will raise your eyebrows!

 

 

 

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: 

Iron Starlet by Connie Han on Monday; Simplicity by Pearl Django on Tuesday; Carl Saunders, Jazz Guitar by Carl Saunders on Wednesday; Mabern Plays Mabern  by Harold Mabern on Thursday; Blue Sky by The Reverend Shawn Amos & the Brotherhood on Friday; Harlem by King Solomon Hicks on Saturday; Secrets are the Best Stories by Kurt Elling on Sunday