Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
The Artistry of Stanley Clarke
Craig invites us to join in on the fun as he spins a fine sampling from Stanley Clarke’s stellar 50-year career. We’ll hear from his many albums as a leader, as well as great work with Chick Corea, Stanley Cowell, George Duke, Tony Williams, Flora Purim, Airto, and others.
The Wednesday Night Special
Dr. Lonnie Smith with KCCK Program Director Bob Stewart backstage at the 2010 Iowa City Jazz Festival
Wednesdays at 6:00pm
Dr. Lonnie Smith at the ICJF
Organ master Dr. Lonnie Smith took the Iowa City Jazz Festival main stage in 2013. As we get closer to the 2023 Jazz Festival, we’re re-listening to this standout set from a true jazz legend.
Jazz Night in America
Thursdays at 11:00pm
Helen Sung’s Jazz Dreams
Host Christian McBride continues his celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This week, he visits with pianist Helen Sung. She reflects on how she stuck to her jazz dreams even as she trained in classical music. We’ll also hear from her new thematic work for quartet, based on her emotions on social justice.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Saturdays from 12 noon to 4:00pm
Miles Davis in the 1940s
Don’t miss this episode as Craig celebrates Miles Davis’s birth date anniversary with an in-depth look at Davis’s early days. We’ll hear his work with Charlie Parker, Benny Carter, Billy Eckstine, Coleman Hawkins, Tadd Dameron, and others.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK lets you hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
Big Band Trax by Wax: the Music of Michael Weatherwax by Kupkasonic Jazz Orchestra on Monday; Time Flies by Steve Smith & Vital Information on Tuesday; Exactly Right! by Louis Hayes on Wednesday; In Real Time by Artemis on Thursday; Everybody’s Buddy by Nic Clark on Friday; Far Enough by Jimmie Bratcher on Saturday; Of What Remains by the Melissa Pipe Sextet on Sunday.