Jazz Corner of the World (Encore)
Mondays at 6:00pm
Terje Rypdal Turns 78
Craig spins a variety of dazzling work from this Norwegian guitarist and composer. We’ll hear material mostly from the famed ECM Records label.
Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00pm
Soul Sacrifice at First Friday Jazz
What began as a Santana tribute band has evolved into a Latin and jazz powerhouse. Soul Sacrifice’s line-up reads like an all-star roster from legendary Iowa jazz and rock bands. The audience was treated to great original work, plus classics from Pat Metheny, Chick Corea, and Stanley Clarke.
Jazz Night in America
Thursdays at 11:00pm
Honoring Eddie Palmieri
Eddie Palmieri, an absolute giant in Latin jazz and American music, died on August 6 at age 88. Host Christian McBride celebrates Palmieri’s vision, his fire, and the legacy he leaves behind, including his genre-defying project, Harlem River Drive.
Jazz Corner of the World
Saturdays from 12:00 noon to 4:00pm
A Kenny Drew Birthday Celebration
Craig celebrates the birthday anniversary of Kenny Drew, born August 28, 1928. We’ll hear a variety of choice jazz gems dating back to 1950 works and continuing throughout his lengthy career, with recordings from Blue Note, Storyville, Riverside, Steeplechase, Soul Note, and others.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
KCCK features a new album every night, played from start-to-finish.
Many Moons by Markus Rutz on Monday; Full Circle by the Steve Allee Big Band on Tuesday; Iris by Vladimir Kostadinovic on Wednesday; Scratch Band by Ron Blake on Thursday; Live at the Song Theatre by Debbie Bond on Friday; Our Time to Ride by Chambers DesLauriers on Saturday; Seascape by the Atlantic Jazz Collective on Sunday.