Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Mondays at 6:00 PM
Strata-East Records, Part 2
Craig spins another batch of delights from the great, oft-overlooked jazz label Strata-East. We’ll hear goodies from a broad spectrum of Black artists from the early and mid 1970s, such as bassist Larry Ridley, sax man Cecil Payne, altoist Shamek Farrah, drummer Billy Parker, trumpeter John Gordon, and a host of others. Tune in for this extremely important music!
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Goose Town at Jazz Under the Stars
KCCK’s Jazz Under the Stars is just three weeks away, and to get us in the party mood, we’re listening back to some of the great bands that got us grooving in Noelridge Park. This week, it’s Goose Town. This eclectic rock, funk, and fusion ensemble had the crowd out of the lawn chairs and dancing in the grass all evening long.
Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
Crate Digging: Mulgrew Miller
Host Christian McBride continues his Crate Digging series with one of his favorite concerts from the past. Hear some classic live performances from McBride’s great friend and “big brother,” pianist and composer Mulgrew Miller.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Saturdays at 12:00 Noon
Cannonball Adderley, Part 6
Craig presents Julian “Cannonball” Adderley’s final recordings, from 1970 to 1975. Cannonball recorded some great discs like Phenix, Inside Straight, Big Man, Quintet & Orchestra, The Price You Got To Pay To Be Free, Pyramid, and others. Join us for the final selections from a short but sweet career!
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK gives you the chance to hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
Showers of Blessings by Henry “Skipper” Franklin on Monday; All Things Are by Hays Street Hart on Tuesday; Masters & Baron Meet Blanton & Webster by the Mark Masters Ensemble on Wednesday; Soundscapes by Bob Mintzer & the WDR Big Band on Thursday; Back From the Edge by Mark Cameron on Friday; JMB4 by The Joe Marcinck Band on Saturday; Best Buddies by Troy Roberts & Tim Jago on Sunday