Special Programs for January 31 thru February 6

Jazz Corner of the World Encore  

Mondays at 6:00 PM

West Coast Jazz #2    

In this second of four “West Coast Jazz” presentations, host Craig Kessler takes a closer look at some relatively obscure artists, as well as major players Clifford Brown, Jack Montrose, Howard Rumsey, Bob Cooper, and others. Along the way, we’ll hear many goodies that have never before been featured on the Jazz Corner of the World!

 

 

 

 

The Wednesday Night Special

Wednesdays at 6:00 PM

Colossus at Jazz Under the Stars

Our Wednesday Night Special features some gigantic jazz, as Colossus takes the Noelridge Park stage. Led by pianist and composer Mike Conrad, this large ensemble features many prominent University of Northern Iowa alums who have gone on to stellar careers.

 

 

 

 

 

Jazz Night in America

Thursdays at 11:00 PM

Unheard McCoy Tyner

Host Christian McBride continues his “crate digging” series with a deep listen to one of his all-time favorites, pianist McCoy Tyner. McBride examines the legacy of this remarkable artist, and shares a never-before-heard Tyner concert from the Village Vanguard.

 

 

 

 

Jazz Corner of the World  

Saturdays at 12:00 Noon

West Coast Jazz #3     

Week Three of Four in his exploration of West Coast Jazz finds host Craig Kessler taking a closer look at a number of very important jazz artists and arrangers. We’ll hear more from Jimmy Giuffre, Howard Rumsey, Lennie Niehaus, Duane Tatro, Shorty Rogers, Stan Getz, and many others! Tune in!

 

 

 

KCCK’s Midnight CD

Every Night at Midnight

Each night, KCCK gives you the chance to hear a new CD played start-to-finish.

Not For the Ordinary: Pawns by Micah Graves on Monday; Stretching Supreme by Dave Wilson on Tuesday; The Pugilist by the BBB featuring Bernie Dresel on Wednesday; On the Town: Pete Malinverni Plays Leonard Bernstein by Pete Malinverni on Thursday; Crown by Eric Gales on Friday; Liberty Station by Grande Revival on Saturday; Transitions by Yaron Gershovsky on Sunday