Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Elvin Jones on Blue Note
Craig continues his celebration of the 85th Anniversary of Blue Note Records with samplings from drummer Elvin Jones’s 10-plus dates as a Blue Note leader and 20-plus dates as a sideman on the legendary label.
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00pm
Wave Cage at First Friday Jazz
Wave Cage, a quartet of some of Eastern Iowa’s great young talent, took the Opus Concert Café stage for a June 2022 First Friday Jazz performance. The band showed off their songwriting skills with a set of eclectic originals.
Jazz Night in America
Thursdays at 11:00pm
Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O
Christian McBride celebrates the holidays with drummer Matt Wilson and his festive holiday group, the Christmas Tree-O, from Dizzy’s Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Saturdays from 12 noon to 4:00pm
Lou Donaldson on Blue Note
Craig’s celebration of 85 years of Blue Note Records continues with a spotlight on alto saxophonist Lou Donaldson. Now 97 years old and retired, Sweet Lou’s career at Blue Note began in 1952, when producer Alfred Lion was king. We’ll hear fine material from over 30 dates as a leader, and 15-plus sets as a sideman.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK lets you hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
Rising Sun by Shuteen Erdenebaatar on Monday; Caribbean Blue by Russ Spiegel on Tuesday; As I Travel by Donald Vega on Wednesday; Extra Extra by Jerry Bergonzi on Thursday; Looking For a Change by Alex Lopez on Friday; Full Tilt by Peter Veteska & Blues Train on Saturday; The Venetian by Vin Venezia on Sunday.