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This Week’s Shows January 18 thru January 25
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Pacific Jazz of the 1960s Craig spins a variety of selections from the 1960s at Pacific Jazz. With the abrupt ending of the “west coast” craze of the 1950s, Pacific Jazz, one of the first labels involved with the west coast phenomenon, turned to several other …
This Week’s Shows January 12 thru January 17
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm A Tribute to Jack DeJohnette (1942 – 2025) Craig salutes the life and legacy of drummer, pianist, and composer Jack DeJohnette with a variety of his recordings and collaborations. We’ll hear Jack both as a leader, and as a sideman with artists including Keith Jarrett, Charles …
This Week’s Shows January 5 thru January 11
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Herbie Nichols’s Birth Date Anniversary Craig presents some top-notch material from Herbie Nichols, born January 3, 1919, whom Craig considers one of jazz music’s superior composers and pianists. We’ll hear Herbie’s work for Blue Note, Bethlehem, Savoy, and several other labels. Herbie Nichols is certainly one …
This Week’s Shows December 29 thru January 4
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Eric Dolphy on Prestige Craig presents a variety of impressive and unique modern jazz gems from the 18 Prestige sessions featuring the award-winning clarinetist, alto saxophonist, flautist, bandleader, and composer Eric Dolphy, who continues to receive tributes from around the world. He’ll always remain an important …
This Week’s Shows December 22 thru December 28
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm John Coltrane’s Prestige Classics Craig presents a variety of beautiful jazz gems from the 40 Prestige sessions featuring multi award winning saxophonist, bandleader, and composer, John Coltrane, who continues to be among the most influential and acclaimed figures in jazz, and in all of 20th century …
This Week’s Show December 15 thru December 21
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Pat Martino’s Prestige Career Craig presents a variety of astonishing jazz guitar recordings from the 23 Prestige sessions that from award-winning guitarist and educator Pat Martino. Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at 6:00pm Christmas at Luther College KCCK presents a seasonal …
This Week’s Shows December 8 thru December 14
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Jackie McLean’s Prestige Records Craig presents a variety of jazz jewels from the 19 Prestige sessions featuring the great alto saxophonist, band leader, composer, and educator Jackie McLean. Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at 6:00pm Betsy & Ron’s Christmas Party …
This Week’s Shows December 1 thru December 7
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Soul Jazz & the Prestige Organ Groups Craig closes the curtains on this month-long celebration of Prestige Records with a look at some of the top-notch Prestige organists and their groups, like Shirley Scott, Charles Earland, Jack McDuff, Larry Young, Freddie Roach, and Don Patterson. We’ll …