Jazz Corner of the World Encore
Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
The Artistry of Charlie Mariano
Craig Kessler surveys the interesting career of this multi-faceted reed master. We’ll hear selections from all corners of his career – the early days of bebop, modern jazz in Boston, his partnership with pianist Toshiko Akiyoshi, his time with Mingus and others, and his studies in “world musics” and European progressive jazz.
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Rod Pierson Big Band with Craig Boche at Opus
Iowa bandleader Rod Pierson and vocalist Craig Boche brought “the cool” to First Friday Jazz with big band favorites from all eras – from Glenn Miller to Rat Pack favorites, right up to Woody Herman and Harry Connick, Jr. It was a Friday evening of swing at the Opus Concert Café.
Jazz Night in America
Thursday at 11:00 PM
Exit Zero Jazz Festival
Host Christian McBride takes us to Cape May, New Jersey for their Exit Zero Jazz Festival. We listen in on standout sets from last year’s headliners – pianist Matthew Whitaker, singer Gabrielle Cavassa, and percussionist Pedrito Martinez.
Jazz Corner of the World
Saturdays at 12:00 Noon
A Look at IAI Records
Craig Kessler looks at the short-lived IAI (Improvising Artists Incorporated) jazz label, owned and operated by pianist and composer Paul Bley. It was founded in 1974 to record improvised music and video art. We’ll hear true obscurities culled from the label’s 20-plus titles, from artists like Sun Ra, Bill Connors, Jimmy Giuffre, Jaco Pastorius, Pat Metheny, Ran Blake, Lee Konitz, and others.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK gives you the chance to hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
The Next Step by Roberto Occhipinti on Monday; Native Speaker by SaltmanKnowles on Tuesday; Be-Bop! by Pasquale Grasso on Wednesday; Diamonds & Other Jewels by Cyrus Chestnut on Thursday; Tulsa Tea by Brad Absher & the Superials on Friday; Done Come Too Far by Shemekia Copeland on Saturday; Putt Lake Toodleloo by La Pompe Attack on Sunday