Jazz Corner of the World Encore
Mondays at 6:00 PM
Charlie Parker Live
Last year, through the entire month of August, host Craig Kessler celebrated the centennial anniversary of the genius of modern jazz, Charlie Parker, all month long with studio recordings from each of Bird’s main record labels – Savoy, Dial, Clef (Verve), and others, culminating with his 100th birthday party on August 29. This year, Craig’s annual celebration of Bird’s birth will spotlight some excellent live recordings. Don’t miss the party!
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Wycliffe Gordon at the Kirkwood Jazz Fest
This week on the Wednesday Night Special, we listen back to Wycliffe Gordon’s 2009 visit to Kirkwood for the annual Jazz Fest. The legendary trombonist, composer, arranger, and educator took time out from his very busy year to jam with the Kirkwood Jazz Ensemble and the CR Jazz Big Band for a night filled with swing.
Jazz Night in America
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
Bird With Strings
Host Christian McBride joins jazzmen Charles McPherson and Wes “Warmdaddy” Anderson to celebrate 100 years of Charlie Parker. Together, they examine the “lost” music of Charle Parker With Strings, and discuss the music’s genius and beauty.
Jazz Corner of the World
Saturdays at 12:00 Noon
Dave Liebman Birthday Party
Craig wishes reedman Dave Liebman a happy 75th birthday, and begins a series of shows looking at the remarkable career of this saxophonist, flautist, author, and educator, born September 4, 1946. Starting off, Craig looks at some of Liebman’s early recordings (1972 thru 1976), including work with drummer Elvin Jones, two releases from his group Open Sky, his two ECM releases, some live recordings from San Francisco and Germany, and a number of other goodies!
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK gives you the chance to hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
Going For It by the Harvie S Trio on Monday; Coming Down Roses by Billy Test on Tuesday; Songs From My Father (Disc One) by Gerry Gibbs Thrasher Dream Trios on Wednesday; Songs From My Father (Disc Two) by Gerry Gibbs Thrasher Dream Trios on Thursday; Under Your Spell by Tito Jackson on Friday; You Ain’t Unlucky by Veronica Lewis on Saturday; Dance by Leni Stern on Sunday