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This Week’s Shows February 3 thru February 9
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Jutta Hipp Centennial Celebration Craig plays samplings from German pianist Jutta Hipp and her 1950s American Blue Note releases, as well as great material from all of her known earlier European recordings. Born in Leipzig in 1925, Hipp was brought to the U.S. by Alfred Lyon. …
This Week’s Shows February 3 thru February 9
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Jutta Hipp Centennial Celebration Craig plays samplings from German pianist Jutta Hipp and her 1950s American Blue Note releases, as well as great material from all of her known earlier European recordings. Born in Leipzig in 1925, Hipp was brought to the U.S. by Alfred Lyon. …
This Week’s Shows January 27 thru February 2
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Jazz in 1975 Craig travels back 50 years to look in on the exciting variety of jazz recorded in 1975. We’ll hear from Chick Corea, Joe Farrell, Dexter Gordon, Lenny White, Keith Jarrett, and many others. Wednesday Night Special …
This Week’s Shows January 20 thru January 26
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Gems from Mose Allison Craig presents a comprehensive playlist of gems from the wonderful jazz sage, pianist and vocalist, Mose Allison. Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at 6:00pm The IWJO at Jazz Under the Stars The Iowa Women’s Jazz Orchestra …
This Week’s Shows January 13 thru January 19
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Steeplechase Records, Part 6 Craig presents another terrific sampling of jazz from this remarkable Danish label. Founded by Nils Winther, Steeplechase has released over 1,000 top notch recordings from great artists like Kenny Werner, Paul Bley, Marc Copland, Jack Walrath, Harold Danko, Vic Juris, and more. …
This Week’s Shows January 6 thru January 12
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Tribute to Martial Solal Craig salutes the great French jazz pianist and composer Martial Solal, who passed away December 12, with a survey of his lengthy career. Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at 6:00pm Road Scholars at Jazz Under the Stars …
This Week’s Shows December 30 thru January 5
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Remembering Lou Donaldson We celebrated Lou Donaldson’s 98th birthday just a few weeks ago, but now it’s time to note the passing of Lou Donaldson – one of the genre’s great alto saxophonists and one of the most positive spirits in jazz. Craig will spin choice …
This Week’s Shows December 23 – December 29
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Lenny White III at 75 Craig celebrates the 75th birthday of underrated drummer Leonard “Lenny” White III. We’ll hear some hot examples of Lenny’s great work as a leader, as well as a variety of sideman projects with the likes of Chick Corea, Jaco Pastorius, Miles …