Jazz Corner of the World
Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
A Listen to PM Records
Tune in as host Craig Kessler spins choice cuts from Canadian label, PM Records, founded by bassist Gene Perla. PM Records released some 46 titles between 1973 until the early 1980s, featuring interesting sides by Elvin Jones, Steve Grossman, Dave Liebman and others.
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00pm
The Airmen of Note with Carmen Bradford & Kirk Whalum
America’s premier big band, The United States Air Force Band, the “Airmen of Note,” jam with singer Carmen Bradford and saxophonist Kirk Whalum on two sets of great jazz.
Jazz Night in America
Thursdays at 11:00pm
John Zorn’s Birthday Party
Host Christian McBride leads the celebration of John Zorn’s 70th birthday. The experimental multi-instrumentalist and composer has spent the better part of his life changing the way we listen to music. We’ll hear sets spanning his vast creative output, recorded live from Knoxville, Tennessee’s Big Ears Festival.
Jazz Corner of the World
Saturdays from 12 noon to 4:00pm
Tribute to Sam Salomone, Show 2
Craig Kessler continues his celebration of recently departed organist and local musician Sam Salomone. This week, Craig spins, among other goodies, more of Sam’s favorites. Don’t miss gems from Jimmy Smith, John Patton, Don Patterson, and other great jazz organists.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK lets you hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
Time Bandits by John Bailey on Monday; Gardyn Jazz Orchestra by the Garden Jazz Orchestra on Tuesday; Are We There Yet? by Ed Cherry on Wednesday; Prime by the Dave Stryker Trio on Thursday; Temptation by the Gayle Harrod Band on Friday; From the Shoals by Barbara Blue on Saturday; Autumn Serenade by the Bill Mays Trio on Sunday