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.