Short List with Host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM
Short List: Bria Skonberg
The Short List continues with Canadian Bria Skonberg. This young trumpeter, composer, and arranger has been described as, “one of the most versatile and imposing musicians of her generation.” Her debut album as a bandleader won Canada’s Juno award. She continues to collect accolades for her work, and tours constantly with many of jazz’s best.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Mondays at 6:00 PM
Tribute to Chick, Part 3
In this 3rd tribute show, Craig spins more of his Chick Corea favorites from July, 1969 into the early 1970s. We’ll hear more of Chick’s trio recordings, as well as some work with Larry Coryell, Eric Kloss, Wayne Shorter, and of course, some more essential Miles Davis recordings!
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Stacey Kent
We conclude our celebration of jazz and the spoken word during National Poetry Month. Stacey Kent joined us at the Iowa City Jazz Festival in 2017. This amazing vocalist believes that the words of a song are just as important as the music. So much so that she collaborates with Nobel Prize-winning novelist and poet Kazuo Ishiguro on many of her songs.
Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
NEA Jazz Master Phil Schaap
Host Christian McBride continues his focus on the 2021 class of NEA Jazz Masters. This week, he talks with veteran jazz broadcaster, historian, archivist, producer, and “radical jazz advocate” Phil Schaap. His work preserving and remastering rare jazz sides has earned Schaap seven Grammy Awards. We’ll also hear some of Schaap’s favorite recordings.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Saturdays at 12:00 Noon
Cannonball Adderley, 1961 to 1964
In this 4th chronological show, Craig presents special selections from more of Cannonball Adderley’s fine Riverside recordings, some of his early Capitol recordings, more “live” recordings, and several vocal dates with Nancy Wilson and Eddie ‘Cleanhead’ Vinson. It’s a most satisfying show!
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK gives you the chance to hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
Magic Dance: The Music of Kenny Barron (Disc 1) by Greg Abate on Monday; Adventures of the Wildflower (Disc 2) by Yelena Eckemoff on Tuesday; Strollin’ by Tony Monaco & Hendrik Meurkens on Wednesday; Tone Poem by Charles Lloyd & the Marvels on Thursday; Paperbag Salvation by Randy McAllister on Friday; How Blue Can You Get by Gary Moore on Saturday; Polaris by Greg Skaff on Sunday