Jazz Corner of the World Encore with host Craig Kessler
Mondays at 6:00pm
Acoustic Jazz Piano Jamboree, Part 4
Craig spins a variety of wonderful records that feature Duke Pearson as a dynamic pianist, composer, and arranger. He’ll also take this opportunity to again celebrate the 85th anniversary of Blue Note Records.
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00pm
The IWJO at Jazz Under the Stars
Our celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, where we recognize jazz making in the schools, finishes with a listen to the area’s outstanding jazz educators. The Iowa Women’s Jazz Orchestra is one of the premier ensembles in the Midwest, and its line-up boasts some of areas top jazz educators and students. The IWJO headlined a 2022 Jazz Under the Stars.
Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00pm
Jazz Master Billy Hart
Christian McBride profiles drummer, composer, educator, and 2022 NEA Jazz Master Billy Hart. We’ll hear stories from his upbringing, words from his mentees, and music from Hart’s 80th birthday concert at Dizzy’s Club.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Saturdays from 12 noon to 4:00pm
Acoustic Jazz Piano Jamboree, Part 5
Craig presents a variety of selections from the lengthy career of the incomparable Chick Corea. We’ll hear Chick as a leader and composer, dating back to the early 1960’s right up to 2020.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK lets you hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
Beatin’ the Odds by Leigh Pilzer’s Seven Pointed Star on Monday; Nohmad by The Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra on Tuesday; Legacy by Nick Finzer on Wednesday; LaFaro by Brian Bromberg on Thursday; Rogue Blues by Nick Gravenites with Pete Sears on Friday; Same Pain by Garret T. Willie on Saturday; Seems by Kelly Green on Sunday.