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This Week’s Shows for September 5 thru September 11
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Tribute to Creed Taylor Craig Kessler salutes the recently departed Creed Taylor, celebrated for his pioneering work in forming Impulse Records, one of the most important labels in modern jazz. Also in the middle of the bossa nova craze, he signed artists like Astrud …
This Week’s Shows for August 29 thru September 4
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm The Artistry of Ron Carter Join host Craig Kessler as he takes a loving listen to bassist Ron Carter’s 62-year recording career. Carter is still going strong at 85 years old. He has played in many styles, and with the absolute best in jazz. …
Special Programs for August 22 thru August 28
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Milestone Records, Part 4 Craig Kessler spins choice selections from Flora Purim’s days at Milestone Records. We’ll hear the “Queen of Brazilian Jazz” with George Duke, McCoy Tyner, husband Airto Moreira, Stanley Clarke, Joe Henderson, Ron Carter, Milton Nascimento, and a host of other …
Special Programs for August 15 thru August 21
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm A Look at IAI Records Craig Kessler looks at the short-lived IAI (Improvising Artists Incorporated) jazz label, owned and operated by pianist and composer Paul Bley. It was founded in 1974 to record improvised music and video art. We’ll hear true obscurities culled from …
Special Programs for August 8 thru August 14
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm The Artistry of Charlie Mariano Craig Kessler surveys the interesting career of this multi-faceted reed master. We’ll hear selections from all corners of his career – the early days of bebop, modern jazz in Boston, his partnership with pianist Toshiko Akiyoshi, his time with Mingus …
Special Programs for August 1 thru August 7
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Milestone Records, Part 3 Don’t miss Jazz Corner of the World as Craig presents another mixture of artists and records from the Orrin Keepnews-owned Milestone Records. We’ll hear from pianist Ran Blake, sax player Hank Crawford, guitarist Michael Howell, pianist Mike Wofford, bassist Ron Carter, …
Special Programs for July 25 thru July 31
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm John Abercrombie as Sideman Join Craig Kessler as he spins diverse material from the 49-year career of guitarist John Abercrombie where he appeared appears as a sideman. We’ll hear him with Dave Liebman, Jack Dejohnette, Billy Cobham, Charles Lloyd, Enrico Rava, Gil Evans, Tom Harrell, …
Special Programs for July 18 thru July 24
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm A Deep Listen to Oregon, Part 2 Craig Kessler offers up another deep listen to the influential band Oregon. For this show, Craig spins some beauties from Elektra Records, ECM, and a few more Vanguard releases. Oregon was particularly popular at this point in …