Jazz Corner of the World Encore
Mondays at 6:00 PM
West Coast Jazz #4
Join host Craig Kessler for his fourth and final “West Coast Jazz” presentation, as he takes a closer listen to more of the important jazz artists and arrangers. We’ll hear great material from Bud Shank, Bob Cooper, Russ Garcia, Bill Holman, and several other delights!
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Shade of Blue at Jazz Under the Stars
Shade of Blue have been a fixture of Eastern Iowa’s music scene for over three decades. Rooted in the blues, these Iowa Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees have evolved into one of the hottest sources of soul, jazz, funk, and groove. They’ve opened for the Neville Brothers, Koko Taylor, and George Clinton, and they headlined a rockin’ night at Jazz Under the Stars.
Jazz Night in America
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
The Transformation Suite
Host Christian McBride spotlights young pianist, composer, and activist Samora Pinderhughes. We’ll hear the Berkeley, California debut of his groundbreaking Transformation Suite – a mix of music, poetry and a call to action.
Jazz Corner of the World
Saturdays at 12:00 Noon
Black Jazz Record Label, Part 3
Host Craig Kessler presents more terrific material from Black Jazz Records – the Oakland-based, African-American owned and operated jazz label from the 1970s. We’ll hear underrated and obscure material from Kellee Patterson, Roland Haynes, Henry Franklin, Walter Bishop Jr., Rudolph Johnson, Gene Russell, and more. Tune in to hear some very important and influential jazz music.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK gives you the chance to hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
Ira: the Tribute Album by the Blue Road Records Band on Monday; Each Step by Nathan Borton on Tuesday; Another Time, Another Place by the New Standard Quintet on Wednesday; Force of Nature by Deanna Witkowski on Thursday; Booze, Blues & Southern Grooves by Reddog & Friends on Friday; Highs & Lows by Bernard Allison on Saturday; Girl Talk by Sasha Dobson on Sunday