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Special Shows September 25 thru October 1
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm The Fabulous “Lockjaw” Davis Craig presents delightful examples of tenor saxman Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis, primarily from his years with Prestige, Riverside, and RCA Records. We’ll hear him in the company of Shirley Scott, Tiny Grimes, Billy Butler, and a host of others. …
Special Shows September 18 thru September 24
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm More from Drummer Art Taylor Craig’s celebration of the 85th anniversary of Blue Note Records continues with more classic recordings featuring drummer Art Taylor. We’ll hear collaborations with Walter Davis Jr., Louis Smith, Donald Byrd, Grant Green, Lee Morgan, and many …
Special Shows September 11 thru September 17
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Lennie Tristano Piano Rarities Host Craig Kessler presents an array of Lennie Tristano’s private recordings, live sets, and some obscure studio work from the archives of the master jazz pianist. We’ll hear solo piano recordings, up to sextet recordings from the late …
Special Shows September 4 thru September 10
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Hank Mobley’s Blue Note Sessions Hear an array of classic Blue Note gems as host Craig Kessler presents the great tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley. We’ll hear Hank as a leader, as well as a sideman with the likes of Lee Morgan, Freddie …
Special Shows August 28 thru September 3
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Miroslav Vitous’s Early Years We’ll hear bassist Miroslav Vitous in a variety of settings, as host Craig Kessler presents Vitous in an early recording by Jack DeJohnette, the first 5 Weather Report recordings, work with Larry Coryell, Herbie Mann, Wayne Shorter, …
Special Shows August 21 thru August 27
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Paul Chambers on Blue Note Host Craig Kessler presents an array of bassist Paul Chamber’s classic Blue Note sessions, pulled from over 55 recordings from between 1955 and 1967. We’ll hear Chambers with Sonny Clark, John Coltrane, Dexter Gordon, Johnny Griffin, …
Special Shows August 14 thru August 20
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm John Abercrombie on ECM Host Craig Kessler presents the creme de la creme, culled from over 50 releases, featuring the incredible guitar of the late John Abercrombie. Over half of these ECM records feature Abercrombie as a leader, while 25 more include …
This Week’s Specials August 7 thru August 13
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Art Taylor’s Blue Note Sides Host Craig Kessler continues his 85th anniversary celebration of Blue Note Records with samplings from drummer Art Taylor’s contributions made during his time with the label. Taylor was involved in nearly 40 recordings for Blue Note between …