Special Programs for August 22 thru August 28

Jazz Corner of the World Encore

Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm

Milestone Records, Part 4

Craig Kessler spins choice selections from Flora Purim’s days at Milestone Records. We’ll hear the “Queen of Brazilian Jazz” with George Duke, McCoy Tyner, husband Airto Moreira, Stanley Clarke, Joe Henderson, Ron Carter, Milton Nascimento, and a host of other greats of the day! 

 

 

 

 

The Wednesday Night Special

Wednesdays at 6:00 PM

Craig Erickson at First Friday Jazz

Craig Erickson’s guitar mastery is admired worldwide, but his first love and favorite place to play is here at home. He treated the Opus Concert Café audience to his original blues, jazz, and rock at an unforgettable First Friday event.

 

 

 

 

 

Jazz Night in America

Thursday at 11:00 PM

Live From  Emmet’s Place

Host Christian McBride celebrates the innovation of pianist Emmet Cohen. During the pandemic, Cohen revived the old Harlem tradition of the “rent party.” He invited fans to log on to Emmet’s Place, an online livestream of concerts. We’ll hear music from those shows.    

 

 

 

 

Jazz Corner of the World

Saturdays at 12:00 Noon

The Artistry of Ron Carter

Join host Craig Kessler as he takes a loving listen to bassist Ron Carter’s 62-year recording career. Carter is still going strong at 85 years old. He has played in many styles, and with the absolute best in jazz. We’ll hear his work – from his beginnings to now – with Miles Davis, Kenny Barron, Joe Henderson, Herbie Hancock.

 

 

KCCK’s Midnight CD

Every Night at Midnight

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

My Ship by the WJ3 All-Stars oMonday; Playdate by Geoffrey Keezer & Friends on Tuesday; Valse Sinestre by Billy Drummond & Freedom of Ideas on Wednesday; Between Dreaming and Joy by Jeff Coffin on Thursday; Medication Time by Todd Sharpville on Friday; Blue Moon Rising by Bryce Janey on Saturday; Girl in the Yard by Joy Lapps on Sunday