Jazz Corner of the World (Encore)
Mondays at 6:00pm
Herbie Hancock as a Sideman
Aside from his 50-plus albums as leader, Herbie Hancock has also serves as pianist on some 160 releases by other artists. In this first of several shows, we’ll hear from some of his many stellar dates for others (like Donald Byrd, Jackie McLean, Miles Davis, Grant Green, Freddie Hubbard, Joe Henderson, and more).
Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00pm
Corridor Jazz Concert, Night Two
It’s a jazz concert too big for one night to contain! This week, we enjoy the second night of the Corridor Jazz Project concert, performed at the Voxman Hall of Music in Iowa City. This was the culmination of KCCK’s 19th Corridor Jazz Project, partnering 21 of the area’s best high school jazz bands with a professional musician to rehearse, record, and perform together.
Jazz Corner of the World
Saturdays at 12:00 noon
Miles On Prestige – 1951-1956
All through May, Craig celebrates the Miles Davis centennial. He begins with featured recordings of young Miles coming into his own, with jazz greats like Milt Jackson, Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Jackie McLean, and many others!
KCCK’s Midnight CD (April 27 – May 2)
Every Night at Midnight
KCCK features a new album every night, played from start-to-finish.
Soundscape by the Bill Mays Trio on Monday; Twio, Vol. 2 by Walter Smith III on Tuesday; Triological by Ben Allison, Steve Cardenas & Ted Nash on Wednesday; Forever Yours: The Farewell Performances by Chick Corea on Thursday; Slidemaster by Rick Vito on Friday; Legacy Rewind: Live in ’25 by Curtis Salgado on Saturday; I Really Oughta Tell You by Alex Robinson on Sunday.