Jazz Corner of the World Encore
Mondays at 6:00 PM
Dave Liebman, Show 2
In this 2nd show spotlighting the career of reedman Dave Liebman, host Craig Kessler spins more from Dave’s early years (the 70s and 80s), including material recorded with Richie Beirach, Elvin Jones, some special goodies with Miles Davis, and several others. Tune in for some top-notch gems from a true genius!
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Damani Phillips at Voxman Hall
Saxophonist Damani Phillips plays across the globe with some of jazz’s best. He’s gigged with Christian McBride, Bobby McFerrin, and Wycliffe Gordon (to name just a few). He’s released five albums as a leader, and we can’t wait for his newest, due out soon. In 2018, Phillips led a stellar at the U of I’s Voxman Recital Hall.
Jazz Night in America
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
Mel Brown, Motown, & Jazz
Host Christian McBride describes drummer Mel Brown as, “Portland, Oregon’s hometown hero and local jazz legend.” McBride talks with Brown, who is also a celebrated jazz educator, and takes us to a Portland gig where Motown and jazz meld beautifully.
Jazz Corner of the World
Saturdays at 12:00 Noon
Flora Purim & Airto Moreira
Host Craig Kessler invites you along for some great fun, as he takes a loving look at Flora Purim & Airto Moreira – two giants of modern jazz. We’ll hear them individually, as well as recordings that these life-long partners have made together.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK gives you the chance to hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
A Song of Hope by Eric Wyatt on Monday; Major Influence by Graham Dechter on Tuesday; Deviate From Standards by David Larsen on Wednesday; City of Sounds by Joe Farnsworth on Thursday; Dear America by Eric Bibb on Friday; In My Mind by Ilana Katz Katz on Saturday; What To Wear In the Dark by the Kate McGarry/Keith Ganz Ensemble on Sunday