Jazz Corner of the World (Encore)
Mondays at 6:00pm
Booker Little Birthday Celebration
Craig notes the birth date anniversary of trumpet genius Booker Little, Jr. This seminal figure in jazz history passed on at the very early age of 23. We’ll hear examples of his brilliant artistry with the likes of Eric Dolphy, Max Roach, John Coltrane, Teddy Charles, and others.
Wednesday Night Special
The Harlan, Iowa Jazz Combo
Wednesdays at 6:00pm
Student Openers at Jazz Under the Stars
April is Jazz Appreciation Month, when we celebrate talented student jazz performers. This week, we feature the Harlan Jazz Combo, Yesternite, the Kirkwood Jazz Combo, and Nexxus Brass. Each ensemble opened for a Jazz Under the Stars headliner,
Jazz Night In America
Thursdays at 11:00pm
The Limitless Omar Sosa
Cuban pianist Omar Sosa found his true path as an artist in early adulthood. A mysterious dream from his uncle guided him on the mystical path of the Santería, a ritual-intense and ancient religion from the Caribbean with roots from mother Africa. By following the ways of Elegguá – the owner of roads and doors in this world — he has unleashed his unlimited potential as an improvisor.
Jazz Corner of the World
Saturdays from 12:00 noon to 4:00pm
Herbie Hancock’s Birthday
Join host Craig Kessler as he celebrates the 85th birthday of the legendary Herbie Hancock by spinning a tasty variety of his music, including some classic charts for Blue Note Records, some work with his group Mwandishi, recordings for Columbia, Verve, and so much more!
KCCK’s Midnight CD
KCCK features a new album every night, played from start-to-finish.
Memphis Blue by Rodney Jordan on Monday; Threads (Disc One) by Max Leake on Tuesday; Beneath the Skin by Nnenna Freelon on Wednesday; Mad Scientist Music by the Ben Patterson Jazz Orchestra on Thursday; Roasted by Hughes Taylor on Friday; Young Fashioned Ways by Bobby Rush & Kenny Wayne Shepherd on Saturday; Just Us by Bob James & Dave Koz on Sunday.