Jazz Corner of the World (Encore)
Mondays at 6:00pm
Steeplechase Records, Part Seven
Craig presents another terrific sampling of jazz from this remarkable Danish record label. Founded by Nils Winther, there are over 1,000 top-notch releases from some of the biggest names in jazz. We’ll hear from artists Frank Foster, Hal Galper, Larry Schneider, Dexter Gordon, Gary Versace, Archie Shepp, Rich Perry, the Ferre Brothers, and many more.
Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00pm
Confluence at First Friday Jazz
As the name suggests, Confluence is a delightful blend of jazz styles and genres, and the coming together of five veteran Iowa jazz masters. Keyboardist Denny Redmond, Pat Smith on guitar, Peter Hart on saxophone, bassist John Hall, and drummer John O’Connell played to a packed Opus Concert Cafe at First Friday Jazz.
Jazz Night In America
Thursdays at 11:00pm
More Classics From Newport
It’s another treat as we hear historic music from the Newport Jazz Festival, handpicked by Christian McBride. Tune in to rare sets from Ray Charles, Cannonball Adderley, Sarah Vaughan, Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong.
Jazz Corner of the World
Saturdays from 12:00 noon to 4:00pm
Jack DeJohnette’s 83rd Birthday
Craig helps celebrate Jack’s birthday – born in 1942 – by presenting an array of music from the celebrated DeJohnette whose recordings date back to 1965. We’ll hear his drum and percussion work with Jackie McLean, Miroslav Vitous, Keith Jarrett, John Abercrombie, Dave Holland, Charles Lloyd, Miles Davis, and many others.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
KCCK features a new album every night, played from start-to-finish.
Carnaval by Antonio Adolfo on Monday; We Insist 2025! by Terri Lyn Carrington & Christie Dashiell on Tuesday; Words Fall Short by Joshua Redman on Wednesday; Pretzel Letters by the Mike Conrad Trio on Thursday; Songs From My Soul by Forest McDonald on Friday; Live to Be This by The Boneshakers on Saturday; The Dreamworld of Paul Motian by Anat Fort on Sunday.