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KCCK’s Featured Album for June 2026
The KCCK Featured Album for June is “The Brazilian Project” by Gabriel Espinosa. Now retired after a long stint as Director of Jazz Studies at Central College in Pella, Mr. Espinosa realizes a dream he’s had of having his compositions recorded by a small big band made up entirely of Brazilian musicians. Recorded in Rio …
Talking Pictures 5-27-26
“Normal” ( 2025 R Crime/Action – Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home) and “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” (2026 PG13 Sci-Fi/Fantasy – in theaters) with Hollis Monroe, Phil Brown and Denny Lynch.
Talking Pictures 5-20-26
“Obsession” (2025 R Horror) and “The Sheep Detectives” (2026 PG Comedy/Mystery) with Hollis Monroe, Phil Brown and Monica Schmidt.
Talking Pictures 5-13-26
“Ready or Not 2: Here I Come” (2026 R Horror/Comedy) and “Wonder Boys” (2000 YouTube R Comedy/Drama) with Hollis Monroe, Phil Brown and Ron Adkins.
Talking Pictures 5-6-26
“Hokum” (2026 R Horror) and “Jerry West: The Logo” (2026 Prime Video Documentary) with Hollis Monroe, Phil Brown and Scott Chrisman.
2026 Guest DJs-Marion
Jayson Hanson, Jamon Buhr, Sam Proctor
KCCK’s Featured Album for May 2026
The KCCK Featured Album for May is “Forever Yours” by Chick Corea. The disc captures highlights from two solo-piano concerts given just four months before the jazz icon’s passing. The performances in Clearwater, Florida, would be the last public concerts Corea ever gave. The recordings stand as a deeply affecting goodbye and a definitive document …
2026 Guest DJs-Solon
Joli Sinnwell, Evann Freerks, Natalie Arthur, Owen Young