Jazz Corner of the World
Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Wayne Shorter as a Sideman
Host Craig Kessler continues his celebration of 85 Years Of Blue Note Records with a look at some classic “Blue Notes” featuring saxophonist Wayne Shorter as a sideman. We’ll hear Shorter’s sessions with Freddie Hubbard, Art Blakey, Donald Byrd, Lee Morgan, McCoy Tyner, and other jazz greats.
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00pm
Iowa Women’s Jazz Orchestra Sextet
Featuring members of Iowa’s premier all-female big band, thrilled the Opus Concert Café audience. Their stellar set of jazz classics and modern favorites made for a great First Friday Jazz.
Jazz Night in America
Thursdays at 11:00pm
Women’s History Month spotlights Rhoda Scott
Host Christian McBride spotlights Women in Jazz Month. This episode, we shine a light on an American organist who moved to France on a whim and became one of the most beloved jazz figures in Europe. It’s the inspiring story of Rhoda Scott.
Jazz Corner of the World
Saturdays from 12 noon to 4:00pm
Grant Green as a Sideman, Show #2
Host Craig Kessler continues his celebration of 85 Years Of Blue Note Records with a look at some classic “Blue Notes” featuring Guitarist Grant Green as a sideman. We’ll hear more classic jazz records that feature Green, from Horace Parlan, Harld Vick, Lee Morgan, Larry Young, Bobby Hutcherson and other jazz greats.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK lets you hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
Losing My Mind by Darmon Meader on Monday; Mi Hogar by Rachel Therrien Latin Jazz Project on Tuesday; Dream Land by Libby York on Wednesday; Makram by Joe Locke on Thursday; Everybody by Danny Liston on Friday; Playin’ With My Friends by Jeff Pitchell on Saturday; Your Mother Should Know: Brad Mehldau Plays the Beatles by Brad Mehldau on Sunday.