Short List with Host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM
Short List: Michael Brecker
Saxman Michael Brecker is well known in both jazz and popular music for his strong and concise playing. He had a stint with pianist Horace Silver, and formed the long-running Brecker Brothers with his brother, trumpeter Randy Brecker. While playing jazz, he was also a sought-after session man for pop artists’ recordings. Joni Mitchell, Billy Joel, James Taylor, Paul Simon, and Steely Dan were just some who used his talent.
KCCK’s “Best of the Fest” Memorial Day Special
all day Monday beginning at 6:00 AM
Make KCCK part of your Memorial Day! Iowa’s Jazz Station presents some of the best moments from the Iowa City Jazz Festival, hand-picked by our listeners. Members of the Iowa jazz community introduce each act, with special introductions by members of the Iowa jazz community.
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Joshua Redman’s Still Dreaming
Joshua Redman’s Still Dreaming was the saxophonist’s “dream project,” as he revisited and paid tribute to his father Dewey Redman and the music of Dewey’s band Old and New Dreams. Joshua brought friends Ron Miles on cornet, bassist Scot Colley, and drummer Brian Blade to 2018’s Iowa City Jazz Festival for a set filled with fresh takes on some old favorites.
Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
A Cedar Walton Crate Dive
For his latest installment of Jazz Night’s Crate Digging series, host Christian McBride spotlights one of his favorite pianists, the late Cedar Walton. He’s respected among the giants but underrated in the public eye, especially as a composer. Featured is a fiery recording from the Jazz at Lincoln Center vaults – a 2008 Cedar Walton Quintet performance at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Saturdays at 12:00 Noon
Tribute to Chick Corea, Part 5
Craig spins more of his Chick Corea favorites, from March 1972 to mid-1975. He’ll begin with his ECM release called Return to Forever, and continue with material from Stan Getz, a CTI Airto release, some “On The Corner” era Miles sessions, duo work with Gary Burton, the Light As A Feather sessions, and several other shining diamonds. Tune in for absolutely top-notch material!
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK gives you the chance to hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
Lovesome Thing by Anais Reno on Monday; Introducing Kendall Carter by Kendall Carter on Tuesday; It’s My Turn by The Echo Park Project on Wednesday; Daring Mind by the Jihye Lee Orchestra on Thursday; Bang at the Door by Donna Herula on Friday; The Cause of it All by The Reverend Shawn Amos & Doctor Roberts on Saturday; … ‘Til We Meet Again by Norah Jones on Sunday