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This Week’s Shows August 26 thru September 1
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Pat Martino on Prestige, Part One Craig gives us a listen to the guitar genius of Pat Martino. We’ll hear a number of outstanding recordings that feature Martino as a leader and as a sideman, all on classic dates from Prestige Records. …
The Week’s Shows August 19 thru August 25
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Steeplechase Records, Show #2 Craig spins another delightful sampling of the prestigious Steeplechase label from Denmark. Nils Winther founded the label in 1972, and since then has created well over 1,000 choice releases by great jazz artists like Jackie McLean, Teddy Edwards, Dexter Gordon, Shirley Horn, …
This Week’s Shows August 12 thru August 18
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm The Artistry of Gary Bartz Craig spins a wide variety of jazz gems featuring saxophonist Gary Bartz, both as a leader and as a sideman. The Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at 6:00pm Soul Sherpa at Jazz Under the Stars …
This Week’s Shows August 5 thru August 11
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Miles Live in Europe 1950s thru 1980s Craig visits a number of European venues featuring live performances of Miles Davis and his fabulous groups. We’ll hear all the cats – from John Coltrane and Wayne Shorter, to Mike Stern and Hank Mobley. …
This Week’s Shows – July 29 thru August 3
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Jazz in 1974 Craig travels back 50 years to look in on some of examples of great jazz recordings that were made in 1974. We’ll hear from McCoy Tyner, Billy Cobham, Miles Davis, Keith Jarrett, Oregon, Weather Report, and many others. …
This Week’s Shows July 22 thru July 28
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Steeplechase Records Craig spins a delightful sampling of the prestigious Danish label Steeplechase. The label was founded by Nils Winther, while a student at the University of Copenhagen, back in 1972, and over the years has produced well over 1,000 choice releases by top-notch recording artists …
This Week’s Shows July 15 thru July 21
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm The Piano Artistry of Kenny Barron Craig surveys the lengthy career of piano great Kenny Barron. We’ll hear gems with groups led by Kenny, as well as a variety of recordings that feature Kenny as a sideman with Cindy Blackman, Freddie Hubbard, Dave Holland, Arthur Blythe, Stan …
This Week’s Shows July 8 thru July 14
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm The Bari Sax (Special Live Show) In a special Monday evening live broadcast, host Craig Kessler features the baritone sax players. We’ll hear goodies from Gerry Mulligan, Cecil Payne, Gil Melle, Sahib Shihad, Ronnie Cuber, and a number of others. …