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Special Programs for January 10 thru January 16
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays at 6:00 PM Keyboardist Denny Zeitlin Host Craig Kessler spins a wonderful assortment of keyboard selections from Doctor Zeitlin’s 60-year recording career. We’ll hear music from 1963 (with Jeremy Steig), his four Columbia recordings (’64 – ’67), as well as a number of fine recordings …
Special Programs for January 3 thru January 9
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays at 6:00 PM Reed Artistry of Bennie Maupin, Part 2 Don’t miss this special Monday evening live broadcast, as host Craig Kessler features more exciting selections from the music of master flautist, clarinetist, saxophonist, and composer, Bennie Maupin. He’s best known for his work with Herbie Hancock and …
Special Programs for December 27 thru January 2
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays at 6:00 PM Gil Melle Birthday Celebration Host Craig Kessler explores another interesting story in the vast jazz landscape as he celebrates the distinguished life and legacy of artist, composer, and saxophonist Gil Melle. Craig spins his material from the 1950s Blue Note and Prestige labels, as …
Special Programs for December 20 thru December 26
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays at 6:00 PM Kenny Burrell’s Guitar Artistry Host Craig Kessler takes a first look at Kenny Burrell’s very important early work, focusing on classic recordings for Blue Note, Prestige, and other top jazz labels. Burrell is still highly revered by fellow musicians and fans alike. …
Special Programs for December 13 thru December 19
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays at 6:00 PM Muse Records, Part Two Don’t miss out as host Craig Kessler takes a second look at the substantial jazz label, Muse Records, that made a huge impact on jazz between 1972 and 1995. We’ll hear more excellent material from a variety of jazz greats …
Special Programs for December 6 thru December 12
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays at 6:00 PM Tribute to Pat Martino, Part One Host Craig Kessler pays tribute to the life and legacy of jazz giant Pat Martino by spinning some remarkable offerings from a variety of important jazz records. We’ll revisit his earliest recordings from the early 1960s, all the way …
Special Programs for November 29 thru December 5
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays at 6:00 PM Black Jazz Record Label, Part 2 Host Craig Kessler presents more terrific material from Black Jazz Records, the Oakland-based African-American owned and operated jazz label from the early and mid-70s. We’ll hear underrated and obscure – yet important and influential – material from Doug …
Special Programs for November 22 thru November 28
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays at 6:00 PM Guitar Artistry of Philip Catherine Host Craig Kessler gives us a most enjoyable listen to the lengthy career of accomplished guitarist, Philip Catherine, who has worked regularly from the early 70s onward. We’ll hear stunning recordings of Philip Catherine featured with Charles Mingus, Karin …