Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM
Licorice Stick 2: Frank Teschemacher
Frank Teschemacher’s intense solo stylings laid the groundwork for a rich sound and creative approach during the early days of jazz. Influenced by the energy of Bix Beiderbeck, Teschemacher himself was a major influence on Benny Goodman and Pee Wee Russell.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Mondays at 6:00 PM
Herbie Hancock’s “Mwandishi” Years, Part 4
In this fourth and final presentation of Herbie’s music from 1969 to 1973, we’ll hear more stunning material that features Bennie Maupin, Eddie Henderson, Julian Priester, Buster Williams, Patrick Gleeson, and Billy Hart. This is some of the most overlooked and underrated music of the latter half of the 20th century.
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Fareed Haque at Kirkwood 2008
Guitarist Fareed Haque has worked with such notables as Sting, Joe Henderson, and Cassandra Wilson. In 2008, the founder of Garaj Mahal took Kirkwood’s Ballantyne Auditorium stage with the Kirkwood Jazz Ensemble, for a spirited and innovative set.
Jazz Night In America with Host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
Camille Thurman: “The Horn is a Voice”
Saxophonist and vocalist CamilleThurman grew up minutes from the former homes of jazz royalty like Count Basie and Fats Waller. On this episode of Jazz Night, we explore the neighborhood and hear music from Camille’s band, plus her work with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Saturdays at 12:00 Noon
Steve Grossman Tribute, Part 2: the Miles Davis Years
Craig spins more music from recently departed saxophonist Steve Grossman. Following the departure of Wayne Shorter (who left to form Weather Report), 18-year-old Grossman played with Miles Davis from late3 1969 to 1971. Some righteous sax work (mostly on soprano) from a remarkable player!
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 Path by Chien Chien Lu on Monday; El Duelo by Diego Urcola Quartet featuring Paquito D’Rivera on Tuesday; Spirit Science by Tom Guarna on Wednesday; Jazz Dance Suites by Charles McPherson on Thursday; Palmetto & Pine by Ray Cashman on Friday; Uncivil War by Shemekia Copeland on Saturday; When Lights Are Low by Kenny Kotwitz & the LA Jazz Quintet on Sunday