Jazz Corner of the World (Encore)
Mondays at 6:00pm
Mal Waldron’s Birthday Anniversary
Craig presents an exciting range of material from pianist Mal Waldron’s stunning career. We’ll hear Mal as a leader of his own groups, as well as a side man with a long list of well-known artists like John Coltrane, Gene Ammons, Teddy Charles, Kenny Burrell, Jackie McLean, Eric Dolphy, and more.
Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00pm
Carson Parker Trio at First Friday Jazz
The Carson Parker Trio brought their distinct style of jazz, blues, and funk to the Opus Concert Café for March’s First Friday Jazz. Parker, already a first-call pianist in the region, also has a growing reputation as a premier composer, bandleader, and educator.
Jazz Night In America
Thursdays at 11:00pm
Remembering Sheila Jordan
Following the death of Sheila Jordan on August 11, at age 96, Jazz Night in America revisits her 2023 conversation with Christian McBride, featuring stories and music from her groundbreaking career — from early days with Charlie Parker to becoming the first vocalist to record as a leader for Blue Note Records.
Jazz Corner of the World
Saturdays from 12:00 noon to 4:00pm
Terje Rypdal Turns 78
Craig spins a variety of dazzling works from this Norwegian guitarist and composer. We’ll hear material mostly from the famed ECM Records label.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
KCCK features a new album every night, played from start-to-finish.
Manouche by Giacomo Smith on Monday; What a Day by Snorre Kirk on Tuesday; Falling From Earth by Bob Schlesinger on Wednesday; Cory Weeds Meets Jerry Weldon by Cory Weeds & Jerry Weldon on Thursday; Cool Blue Shoes by the Namedroppers on Friday; Ain’t Done with the Blues by Buddy Guy on Saturday; NolasiA by NolasiA on Sunday.