Jazz Corner of the World Encore with host Craig Kessler
Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
The Great Mary Lou Williams
Craig celebrates the piano artistry of Mary Lou Williams as he spins a variety of wonderful selections from Mary Lou’s 100-plus recordings. Plus, we’ll learn more about this amazing musician, arranger, composer, and bandleader.
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00pm
Mike Conrad Trio at First Friday Jazz
Mike Conrad led his trio on keys at their February 2021 First Friday Jazz gig at the Opus Concert Cafe. The multiple Downbeat award-winner served up a set including many of his critically-acclaimed original compositions.
Jazz Night in America
Thursdays at 11:00pm
Sheila Jordan’s Voice & Love
Legendary jazz singer Sheila Jordan sits down with Christian McBride for a career-spanning conversation. Hear stories about breaking social norms in the 1940s, her friendship with Charlie Parker, and her love for bass and voice duos.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Saturdays from 12 noon to 4:00pm
Elvin Jones on Blue Note
Craig continues his celebration of the 85th Anniversary of Blue Note Records with samplings from drummer Elvin Jones’s 10-plus dates as a Blue Note leader and 20-plus dates as a sideman on the legendary label.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK lets you hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
Cool Yule by Mads Tolling on Monday; Christmas Stories by Christian Sands on Tuesday; A Swingin’ Christmas by Jae Sinnett’s Zero to 60 Quartet on Wednesday; A Guaraldi Holiday by Isaiah J. Thompson on Thursday; Big Harp George Does Christmas by Big Harp George on Friday; Jingle All the Way by Various Artists on Saturday; The Yule Log by George Burton on Sunday.