Jazz Corner of the World
Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Milestone Records, Part 2
Host Craig Kessler continues his listen to the Milestone record label, created by Orrin Keepnews following the demise of Riverside Records. Instead of an overview, Craig focuses on the extraordinary pianist McCoy Tyner and the exquisite, powerful music he recorded for Milestone.
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
John Ellis & Double-Wide at the IC Jazz Fest
We’re less than two weeks away from the 2022 Iowa City Jazz Festival. As we gear up for a July 4th weekend full of the best jazz, we’re listening back to great artists from past Jazz Fests. This week, it’s John Ellis & Double-Wide, taking the stage for a set to remember in 2011.
Jazz Night in America
Thursday at 11:00 PM
Mike & Julian Lee’s Family Affair
Host Christian McBride explores the heart-warming relationship between saxophonists Mike Lee and his son Julian Lee. We’ll hear music from both, and learn about how life (and jazz) under one roof allowed them to learn from each other and become stronger musicians together.
Jazz Corner of the World
Saturdays at 12:00 Noon
Piano Artistry of Richie Beirach, Part 2
Craig Kessler takes another detailed look at the prolific career of Richie Beirach, who has made hundreds of recordings since 1974. We’ll hear the 74-year-old pianist in a variety of solo settings, examples of his work with guitarist John Abercrombie, and we’ll pay close attention to Beirach’s long-time association with reedman Dave Liebman.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK gives you the chance to hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
Live at Birdland by Carol Sloane on Monday; Swing State by Ben Sidran on Tuesday; ARCeology: The Music of MSM Schmidt by ARC Trio with the John Daversa Big Band on Wednesday; Nu-Jive: Nations United by Troy Roberts on Thursday; The Wildroots Sessions, Vol. 2 by The Wildroots on Friday; Hard to Kill by Janiva Magness on Saturday; Next Year’s Song by CeCe Gable on Sunday