Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Mondays at 6:00pm
Prestige Jam Sessions
Craig gives us a listen to the famous “Jam Session Recordings” from Prestige. We’ll hear extended top-notch sides featuring Gene Ammons, John Coltrane, Mal Waldron, Teddy Charles, Jackie McLean, and many others.
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00pm
Corey Kendrick & Mike Conrad @ ICJF
The Iowa City Jazz Festival hosts so much hot jazz that one stage can’t contain it all. This month, the Wednesday Night Special features some of the great Side Stage performances from Festivals past. Taking the stage first are the Corey Kendrick Organization and the Mike Conrad Trio from 2022.
Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00pm
Ron Carter’s Birthday Party
In celebration of Ron Carter’s birthday, hear a conversation with the iconic bassist and our host Christian McBride with music handpicked from Ron Carter’s storied discography.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Saturdays from 12 noon to 4:00pm
Introduction to ENJA Records
Craig spins a variety of first-rate recordings by John Scofield, Karin Krog, Freddie Hubbard, Kenny Barron, Eddie Harris, and many others from the ENJA record label.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK lets you hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
Plays by Nicole Glover on Monday; Ngatibatanei by Idit Shner & Mhondoro on Tuesday; Echoes of the Inner Prophet by Melissa Aldana on Wednesday; Eagle’s Point by Chris Potter on Thursday; Backstage II by Bart Bryant on Friday; Soul Brother No. 1 by The Reverend Shawn Amos on Saturday; Over and Over by Tony Monaco on Sunday.