Jazz Corner of the World Encore
Mondays at 6:00 PM
A Listen to the Mainstream Label
Host Craig Kessler presents a variety of jazz recordings from the 15-years of Mainstream Records. This interesting label was operated by Bob Shad from 1964 to 1978. We’ll hear Sarah Vaughan, Harold Land, Hadley Caliman, Charles Kynard, Blue Mitchell, and many others. Join Craig for an impressive array of tasty records!
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Euforquestra at Jazz Under the Stars
Eastern Iowa’s world music masters, Euforquestra, turn the heat up this January with one of their standout shows from Jazz Under The Stars. From Cuban dance to Nigerian Afrobeat, these incredible musicians take us around the world while keeping us firmly rooted in American groove.
Jazz Night in America
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
Hanging with Camille Thurman
Host Christian McBride hangs with Camille Thurman, the celebrated saxophonist, vocalist, composer, and educator. We’ll hear live performances from work with the Jazz at Lincoln Center, as well as tour her hometown, Queens.
Jazz Corner of the World
Saturdays at 12:00 Noon
West Coast Jazz #1
Join host Craig Kessler as he begins a four-week series on the phenomenon of “West Coast Jazz.” We’ll take a closer look at music from Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker, and other artists involved in the beginnings of the Pacific Jazz record label. We’ll also explore early Dave Brubeck and the Fantasy label, among others topics.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK gives you the chance to hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
As We Are by Dave Stryker on Monday; Live at Dizzy’s by Romero Lubambo on Tuesday; Your Move by the Reid Hoyson Project on Wednesday; Feel Like Making Live! by the Bob James Trio on Thursday; Devil May Care by Tinsley Ellis on Friday; What Happens Next by Davy Knowles on Saturday; Baden by Gui Duvignau on Sunday