Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM
B-3 Blitz: Joey DeFrancesco
Joey DeFrancesco signed his first record deal with Columbia at age 16. That same year, he recorded with Miles Davis for his Amandla album. Critically acclaimed and nominated for multiple Grammy’s, DeFranceso is credited by critics with bringing the organ back into mainstream jazz.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Mondays at 6:00 PM
Charlie Parker on Dial Records
Craig presents the “master recordings” of each of the selections that Bird recorded for Ross Russell’s Dial label. We’ll also hear some random “live” performances by Parker.
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
The Commons Collective at Jazz Under the Stars
The Commons Collective began as five jazz students at the University of Northern Iowa, and quickly grew to become one of the region’s most popular jazz groups. They’ve gone on to release four critically-acclaimed albums. KCCK was pleased to welcome the Commons Collective to the stage at 2014’s Jazz Under the Stars. We revisit that show as one Jazz Under the Stars’s fan favorites.
Jazz Under the Stars
Thursdays in August at 6:00 PM
Eddie Piccard
One of the most popular performers at Jazz Under the Stars, Eddie Piccard has graced our stage many times – either fronting his own combos, as a member of larger ensembles, or as a special guest. The listeners voted, and Eddie’s 2007 appearance at Jazz Under the Stars was one they wanted to enjoy again.
Jazz Night In America with Host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
Gregory Porter’s Soul Journey
Flowing from the gospel church, Gregory Porter’s voice is a voice of dignity, in the mode of his hero, Nat King Cole. He opens up about his musical journey in conversation with host Christian McBride. We’ll hear about his transition from sports to theater to music, and about the meaning behind some of his soul-baring songs.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Saturdays at 12:00 Noon
Charlie Parker Live
Craig’s 100th anniversary celebration of Charlie Parker’s birth continues as he spins a number of the fabulous live recordings Bird made throughout his career. It’s a great chance to hear Charlie Parker as a stage performer.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK gives you the chance to hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
Night Kisses: a Tribute to Ivan Lins by Eddie Daniels on Monday; Three Short Stories by the Bartosz Hadala Group on Tuesday; The Brite Side: the Music of Lee Harris by the Horizons Jazz Orchestra on Wednesday; The Possibility of Change by the Fernando Huergo Big Band on Thursday; Magnificent Heart by Peter Karp on Friday; Rise by Miller & the Other Sinners on Saturday; What’s the Hurry by Kenny Washington on Sunday