Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Mondays at 6:00 PM
Strata East Records, Show 3
Craig hauls into our KCCK studios another batch of overlooked recordings (mostly vinyl!!) from the Strata East label. We’ll hear a delicious array of wonderful music from a broad spectrum of Black artists from the 1970s, in a variety of jazz styles! Hear Clifford Jordan, Charles Tolliver, Max Roach & M’boom, JuJu, Stanley Cowell, and others (and, of course, no repeats from previous shows). Important music from a very important record label!!
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
2021 All-State Concerts
The annual All-State concerts are the pinnacle of achievement for student jazz musicians from across the state of Iowa. Every spring, high school musicians – from 1A to 4A schools – audition for a coveted spot on the All-State ensemble. Then in June, they gather for a one-day clinic and rehearsal, culminating in a grand concert. KCCK’s Dennis Green emceed this year’s series of shows.
Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
Jazz On Your Doorstep
Host Christian McBride travels to Portland, Oregon’s Montavilla Jazz Festival for a hot set from trumpeter Charlie Porter. We’ll also hear how a singing drag queen inspired Portland-based non-profit Montavilla Jazz to help bring jazz music to peoples’ doorsteps.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Saturdays at 12:00 Noon
Tribute to Ira “John” Rapson 2/4/53 to 7/21/21
Craig salutes the life and legacy of the recently departed John Rapson of the University of Iowa’s jazz department. Craig presents a variety of recordings that John was associated with, either as leader, composer, arranger, or as musician (trombone in the earlier days, piano in more recent times). In addition, we’ll hear some of John’s favorite jazz recordings from Duke Ellington, Carla Bley, Zakir Hussain, Jon Balke, Lee Morgan, and others. Join me in paying joyful tribute to this “giant of a gentleman.” He will be deeply missed!
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK gives you the chance to hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
Frankenstein by Wayne Alpern on Monday; Make Your Move by Ray Gallon on Tuesday; Dedications by Dave Flippo on Wednesday; The Magic of Now by Orrin Evans on Thursday; GA-20 Does Hounddog Taylor by GA-20 on Friday; 75 and Alive by Johnny Tucker on Saturday; Music For the Exploration of Elusive Phenomena by Julian Gerstin on Sunday