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This Week’s Specials for February 13 thru February 18
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Keyboard Wizard Joe Zawinul Host Craig Kessler takes a loving listen to the career of Joe Zawinul. A tasteful (and tasty) variety of Joe’s earlier works is set to play in this first of three episodes. Zawinul made legendary recordings with Cannonball and Nat …
This Week’s Specials February 6 thru February 11
Jazz Corner of the World Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Tribute to Sam Salomone, Show 2 Craig Kessler continues his celebration of recently departed organist and local musician Sam Salomone. This week, Craig spins, among other goodies, more of Sam’s favorites. Don’t miss gems from Jimmy Smith, John Patton, Don Patterson, and other great jazz …
This Week’s Specials January 30 thru February 4
Jazz Corner of the World Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm A Listen to PM Records Tune in as host Craig Kessler spins choice cuts from Canadian label, PM Records, founded by bassist Gene Perla. PM Records released some 46 titles between 1973 until the early 1980s, featuring interesting sides by Elvin Jones, Steve Grossman, Dave Liebman …
This Week’s Specials January 23 thru January 29
Jazz Corner of the World Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm The Artistry of Jimmy Giuffre, Part 2 Host Craig Kessler features reedman Jimmy Giuffre’s truly groundbreaking music from 1955 through 1959. Giuffre’s work continues to inspire both new and up-and-coming musicians today. The Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at 6:00pm The Airmen …
This Week’s Specials January 16 thru January 22
Jazz Corner of the World Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Wayne Shorter on Blue Note The Jazz classics of Wayne Shorter continue to inspire artists old and new. Join host Craig Kessler as he plays a variety of Wayne Shorter’s appearances with other Blue Note artists, plus all of his Blue Note sessions as a …
This Week’s Specials for January 9 thru January 15
Jazz Corner of the World Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Tribute to Sam Salomone Host Craig Kessler celebrates the life and memory of recently departed Sam Salomone by spinning a number of selections that Sam was always interested in, as well as a number of Sam’s true favorites. We’ll hear from Larry Young, Don Patterson, Jimmy …
This Week’s Shows January 2 thru January 8
Jazz Corner of the World (January 2) Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm The Percussion Artistry of Billy Cobham Billy Cobham is still going strong, providing inspiration for jazz artists around the world. Host Craig Kessler plays selections from some of Cobham’s 40-plus releases as leader, as well as selections from his 100-plus appearances as …
This Week’s Shows December 26 thru January 1
Jazz Corner of the World Live Special Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm The Beauty of Gil & Miles Host Craig Kessler plays a tasty sampling of musical treats from some of those utterly great recordings from Miles Davis and Gil Evans. We’ll hear from Miles Ahead, Sketches of Spain, Quiet Nights, and more, along with a …