Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM
B-3 Blitz: Charles Earland
The hard, simmering B-3 grooves of Charles Earland earned him the nickname “the Mighty Burner.” While keeping one foot squarely in jazz, Earland delighted in his experimentation with soul, R&B, and funk. His first successful band included Grover Washington, Jr., and he collaborated with such greats as Pat Martino, Lou Donaldson, and Houston Person.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Mondays at 6:00 PM
The Art Ensemble of Chicago on ECM
Craig spins some of the unique art from this pioneering group. We’ll hear from some 20 ECM records that feature this ensemble, as well as some related ensembles from the likes of Jack DeJohnette, Leo Smith, Lester Bowie, and others. Don’t miss this one!
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Goosetown at Jazz Under The Stars
Goose Town brought the groove tunes to 2017’s Jazz Under the Stars with their high energy blend of jazz, R&B, and funk. Featuring vocalist Emily Snyder and bassist Blake Shaw, Goose Town puts the jammin’ horn section right out front for a night of power soul.
Jazz Night In America with Host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
Baltimore’s Renaissance
Host Christian McBride leads the celebration of the renewal of jazz in Baltimore with trumpeter Sean Jones, NEA Jazz Master Todd Barkan and members of the Baltimore Jazz Collective — a new leaderless group featuring Charm City native, double bassist Kris Funn and community activist/bass clarinetist Todd Marcus. This show was recorded and originally broadcast right before the pandemic began.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Saturdays at 12:00 Noon
Tribute to Saxman Steve Grossman
Steve Grossman first stepped into the limelight with Miles Davis, having followed Wayne Shorter in Miles’ band. He then played with Elvin Jones for about 5 years, and over the last 50 years, has made numerous recordings with a number of other big names, like McCoy Tyner, Johnny Griffin, and Tom Harrell. Tune in to hear fantastic examples of this amazing saxophonist’s work!
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK gives you the chance to hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
The Real Jazz Whisperer by Paul Carr on Sunday; Emergency Vehicle Blues by Big Band Bones on Monday; Acceptance by Billy Childs on Tuesday; Te Lo Dije by Harold Lopez-Nussa on Wednesday; For Jimmy, Wes & Oliver by the Christian McBride Big Band on Thursday; From the Patio: Live at Poor House Bistro Vol. 1 by Ron Thompson on Friday; Below Sea Level by Eric Johanson on Saturday