Jazz Corner of the World Encore with host Craig Kessler
Mondays at 6:00pm
The Brilliance of Bobby Timmons
Craig spins some fine examples of pianist Bobby Timmon’s work on Riverside Records, Prestige Records, and as a member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers.
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00pm
Vivian Shanley’s Student Gigs
April is Jazz Appreciation Month, when KCCK spotlights the best and brightest student jazz makers. This week, we feature standout gigs from bassist Vivian Shanley at the 2023 Iowa City Jazz Festival and 2022’s Jazz Under the Stars. Vivian is a CR Washington grad, an alum of KCCK’s Middle School Jazz Band Camp, the Corridor Jazz Project, and now a Lawrence University music major and working musician.
Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00pm
Betty Carter’s Legacy
Christian McBride celebrates Betty Carter’s lasting influence with a performance by vocalist Charenée Wade at Jazz at Lincoln Center, accompanied by many former members of Carter’s bands through the years.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Saturdays from 12 noon to 4:00pm
The Best in Jazz
Join Craig this week as he presents another listen to the best in jazz. Explore the music and its fascinating history.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK lets you hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
Never Felt So Good by Ron Burris on Monday; Live at Jazzcup by Caesar Frazier on Tuesday; Heartland Radio by Remy Le Boeuf’s Assembly of Shadows on Wednesday; Big George by One For All on Thursday; Out of Line by The Wicked Low-Down on Friday; Brick By Brick by JP Soars on Saturday; I Watch You Sleep by Scott Dunn with Claire Martin on Sunday.