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This Week’s Shows July 13 – July 19
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Craig’s Final Show: Monk on Riverside Tune in to hear Craig’s final episode of Jazz Corner of the World and join KCCK in thanking Craig for all the great jazz he’s brought to his loyal listeners. Craig says goodbye with a listen to Thelonious Monk on …
This Week’s Shows July 6 – July 12
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Miles and Gil Tune in as host Craig Kessler presents a special live Monday night edition of Jazz Corner of the World. Craig offers up a deep listen to the classic collaborations of Miles Davis and Gil Evans. Wednesday Night Special …
This Week’s Shows June 29 – July 5
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm A Listen to Ken McIntyre Craig presents a deep listen to material recorded by reedman Ken McIntyre with Eric Dolphy. We’ll also hear standout charts from McIntyre’s own releases on Steeplechase, Prestige, and other record labels. Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at …
This Week’s Shows June 22 – June 28
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm A Listen to Horace Parlan, Show 2 Craig presents more spectacular selections featuring pianist Horace Parlan on Blue Note, Steeplechase, Enja, Storyville, and other labels. Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at 6:00pm Cory Wong at the Iowa City Jazz Fest Guitarist …
This Week’s Shows June 15 – June 21
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Joe Zawinul Post-Weather Report Craig presents special selections from keyboardist Joe Zawinul’s releases after his stint with Weather Report. We’ll hear such choice cuts as “My People,” “Faces and Places,” “Dialects,” “Stories of the Danube,” “Brown Street,” and others. Wednesday Night …
This Week’s Shows June 8 – June 14
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Jack DeJohnette on ECM Craig spins examples of the late legendary drummer Jack DeJohnette. We’ll hear choice sides with DeJohnette as both a leader and as a sideman with other ECM artists like Keith Jarrett, Miroslav Vitous, Dave Holland, John Abercrombie, Kenny Wheeler, and many others. …
This Week’s Shows June 1 -June 7
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm More Miles Davis Tribute Recordings Craig plays a fresh batch of other artist’s recordings that pay homage to the late Miles Davis and his music. We’ll hear some fabulous music from the likes of Buster Williams, Gary Bartz, Cassandra Wilson, Randy Brecker, David Liebman, Humberto Ramirez, Al …
Special Programs for May 25 – May 31
KCCK’s Memorial Day Special (May 25) All Day Monday from 6:00am to Midnight Celebrate Memorial Day with KCCK’s day-long rebroadcast of the 2025 Iowa City Jazz Festival. Hear headliner Stefon Harris & Blackout, plus the Ryan Middagh Jazz Orchestra with Joel Frahm, fantastic student ensembles, BYO Brass, and all the main stage performances from this …