Jazz Corner of the World Encore
Mondays at 6:00 PM
Tribute to Chick Corea, Part 9
Host Craig Kessler continues his chronological salute to the late keyboard master Chick Corea by sharing some stellar material from the late 1990s, and moving into the 2000s. We’ll hear absolutely top-notch, masterful jazz from one of the true geniuses of modern music!
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Eric Thompson Quintet at Jazz Under the Stars
It may be October, but KCCK keeps summer alive just a little while longer, as we listen back to Jazz Under the Stars. Eric Thompson and his Quintet kicked things off, welcoming us back to live music with an unforgettable night of hot jazz.
Jazz Night in America
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
Billy Taylor Centennial
Host Christian McBride leads a centennial celebration of pianist and composer Dr. Billy Taylor, hailing him as “a true giant and ambassador of jazz.” Taylor was not only a phenomenal musician, but also a jazz educator, media pioneer, and an advocate for social justice and civil rights. We’ll hear stories and music from Taylor’s legendary career.
Jazz Corner of the World
Saturdays at 12:00 Noon
Another Listen to A&M Horizon
Host Craig Kessler spins more goodies from this short-lived jazz label. We’ll hear from Dave Brubeck, Jim Hall, Paul Desmond, Dave Liebman, Thad Jones, Mel Lewis, and many others! Don’t miss it!
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK gives you the chance to hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
Strange Lands by Nicole Glover on Monday; Don’t Stop the Carnival by the Mercer Hassy Orchestra on Tuesday; Open World by Chad Lefkowitz-Brown & the Global Big Band on Wednesday; Connections by Matthew Whitaker on Thursday; Rusty Ends Blues Band by Rusty Ends Blues Band on Friday; Mr. Luck: a Tribute to Jimmy Reed by The Ronnie Wood Band on Saturday; Comes Love: Lost Session 1960 by Sheila Jordan on Sunday