Short List with Host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM
Short List: John Graas
The Short List continues with a listen to horn man, composer, and arranger John Graas. Born in Dubuque, Iowa, he had a short but very prolific career on the West Coast from the 1940s until his death in 1962. Graas is celebrated as a pioneer of French horn in jazz, and for incorporating classical music into his jazz compositions.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Mondays at 6:00 PM
Tribute to Freddie Redd
Craig presents some astounding examples of fantastic music from this unique pianist and composer. We’ll hear from several of Freddie’s own releases (including his 3 Blue Note records), as well as a number of other releases from the likes of Gene Ammons, Art Farmer, Tiny Grimes, Joe Roland, and others. This is another underrated jazz artist who is often overlooked!
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Jane Ira Bloom Quartet
Matt Wilson’s Honey & Salt
The Wednesday Night Special continues its celebration of jazz and the spoken word during National Poetry Month. Matt Wilson’s Honey & Salt melded his music with the poetry of Carl Sandberg. On the album, Wilson invited guest readers like John Scofield and Bill Frisell. At his 2018 Iowa City Jazz Festival gig, Wilson accompanied local readers, including KCCK’s own Lisa Baum and Craig Kessler, for a jazz celebration of Sandberg.
Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
Tootie Heath Turns 80
Host Christian McBride helps legendary drummer Albert “Tootie” Heath celebrate his 80th birthday in grand style. We’ll hear Tootie in concert with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, and McBride sits down with Tootie and his brother, saxman Jimmy Heath.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Saturdays at 12:00 Noon
Cannonball Adderley, 1959 & 1960
In this 3rd chronological show, Craig spins tunes from some of Cannonball’s most famous Riverside releases, as well as work with folks like Kenny Dorham, Philly Joe Jones, Paul Chambers, and more Miles!
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK gives you the chance to hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
The Remainder by Jonathan Parker on Monday; Live at the Jazz Station by Idit Shner on Tuesday; Rooibos by the Rooibos Quartet on Wednesday; Hindsight by Charlie Porter on Thursday; Officel/Artificiel by Sweet Crude on Friday; The Best of the Sir Douglas Quintet 1968-1975 by Doug Sahm on Saturday; I Told You So by the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio on Sunday