Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM
Women In Jazz: Louise Baranger
Born in Hollywood, trumpeter and bandleader Louise Baranger has made a career working in the TV and movie industry. Along the way, she has recorded some fine albums under her own name and with her ensemble, the Revolutionary Brass Quintet. This career path allows Baranger to share the stage with the likes of Nelson Riddle, Bobby Shew, Joe Cocker, and John Pizzarelli. This proponent of the “Great American Groove Book” has even jammed with President Bill Clinton.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Mondays from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
“Bitches Brew” 50th Anniversary
Craig urges you not to miss this in-depth look at one of the most impactful releases of our time. We’ll hear the classic recordings from August 19, 20, and 21, 1969, as well as some of the other “adjacent” Miles Davis recordings.
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Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Chris Vadala and the KCC Big Band
During his career, the late, great Chris Vadala worked with Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, and countless others. In 1977, he joined Chuck Mangione’s band to record the landmark album, Feels So Good. In 2011, he shared the stage with the Kirkwood Community College Big Band for their Spring Concert.
Jazz Night In America with Host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
Marcus Miller and Electric Miles
During this 50th anniversary year of the release of Bitches Brew, Marcus Miller and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra break down the most hotly-debated era in jazz – Miles Davis’s electric period.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Saturdays at Noon
Blue Note Records In 1969, Part 2
Craig journeys back 60 years to look in on the recording activities at Blue Note Records in the latter half of 1969. We’ll hear solid selections from Hank Mobley, Thad Jones and Mel Lewis, Bobby Hutcherson, Kenny Cox, Grant Green, and others. 1969 remains a watershed year for the Blue Note label.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK gives you the chance to hear a new CD played start-to-finish. Tune in at Midnight for:
Monday – Freedom, Soul, Jazz by Will Boyd; Tuesday – Moving Mists by Luke Gillespie; Wednesday – The Keys of Cool by Richie Cole & Tony Monaco; Thursday – Partners In Time by Mike LeDonne; Friday – Sitting On Top of the Blues by Bobby Rush; Saturday – Ruf Records 25 Year Anniversary by Various Artists; Sunday – Confessions by Veronica Swift