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Special Programs for May 1 thru May 8
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays at 6:00 PM More Bitches Brew Descendants It’s always fun to see important releases inspire great new art! Host Craig Kessler plays “new” music made possible by Miles Davis’s Bitches Brew. This landmark set inspired not only the jazz fusion and progressive rock sound of the 70s, …
Special Programs for April 25 thru May 1
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays at 6:00 PM Mingus Centennial, Part 2 Host Craig Kessler continues his celebration of Mingus at 100! Again, we’ll hear more classic Mingus material – this time from the later years of his career. Tune in for some amazing material from 1962 thru 1977 from Atlantic, Impulse, Columbia and other …
Special Programs for April 18 thru April 24
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays at 6:00 PM Mingus Centennial Show, Part 1 Host Craig Kessler celebrates the life and legacy of Charles Mingus. In this episode we’ll hear very important American music from early in his career, beginning with his early west coast days in the 1940s. We’ll also take a listen …
Special Programs for April 11 thru April 17
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays at 6:00 PM Third Stream Jazz Host Craig Kessler gives us a deep listen into what composer Gunther Schuller termed “third stream jazz.” This music sub-genre melds attributes of both classical and jazz. Craig spins prime examples of truly ear-opening music from Charles Mingus, Jimmy …
Special Programs for April 4 thru April 10
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays at 6:00 PM Miles Davis & the Great Quintet Host Craig Kessler presents the incredible music from one of his absolute favorite artists. This week, he casts the spotlight on Miles Davis and his Great Quintet! The Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at …
Special Programs for March 28 thru April 3
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays at 6:00 PM Classic JCOTW Host Craig Kessler is on hiatus, so this week tune in for an encore broadcast of one of Craig’s favorite episodes. We’ll hear classic jazz from legendary performances, with a few artists rarely heard. The …
Special Programs for March 21 thru March 27
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays at 6:00 PM Flora & Airto Host Craig Kessler is on hiatus this week, so enjoy a special re-broadcast from October 2021. Craig spins classic cuts from legends Flora Purim and Airto Moreira! The Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at 6:00 …
Special Programs for March 14 thru March 20
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays at 6:00 PM Artist Tributes to Eric Dolphy, Part 1 Host Craig Kessler is on hiatus for the next couple of weeks. While he’s gone, Craig has chosen a few of his favorite shows from the past to enjoy again. This week, it’s a …