Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) (June 2)
Mondays at 6:00pm
Gypsy Jazz, Part One
Tune in for some real surprises as Craig presents fascinating music inspired by the guitar and violin traditions of Django Reinhardt, Stepane Grappelli, and many others. We’ll hear from Bireli Lagrene, Jimmy Rosenberg, Dorado Schmitt, John Jorgenson, Pearl Django, several “hot clubs” (of San Francisco, Norway, and more), and a number of other groups and artists.
Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00pm
Kiersten Conway, Reese Pike on the Side Stage
As we look forward to the upcoming year’s Iowa City Jazz Festival, we’re taking a listen back to the great Side Stage performances from 2024. Starting off, it’s vocalist Kiersten Conway, and pianist Reese Pike leading her Trio.
Jazz Night In America
Thursdays at 11:00pm
The Many Sides of Mark Guiliana
Christian McBride explores the music and career of drummer and composer Mark Guiliana. This multi-faceted talent has been dubbed “the future of jazz,” as he melds swing, rock, and electronic music into a whole new genre.
Jazz Corner of the World
Saturdays from 12:00 noon to 4:00pm
Honoring Roy Haynes
Craig pays tribute to the recently departed Roy Haynes. This incredible drummer left a legacy of hundreds of recordings, both as a leader and as a sideman. We’ll hear many classic sides as well as some lesser known gems.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
KCCK features a new album every night, played from start-to-finish.
Unleased by Altin Sencalar on Monday; Letters from the Atlantic by Butcher Brown on Tuesday; Ruta de la Clave by Joaquin Nunez & Habana Safari on Wednesday; Standard Deviations by Mike Clark & Mike Zilber on Thursday; How You Look at Things by Alison Joy Williams on Friday; Which Way Do We Go? by Brandon Santini on Saturday; Lady in Satin by Kandace Springs on Sunday.