Jazz Corner of the World
Saturdays at 12:00 Noon
Early Milestone Records
Host Craig Kessler takes a look at Milestone Records, founded in 1966, and carrying on the modern jazz traditions begun at Riverside Records. We’ll hear from the the label’s early days, including recordings by Gary Bartz, Lee Konitz, Wes Montgomery, McCoy Tyner, Ron Carter, Thelonious Monk, and many others.
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Christopher’s Very Happy. Band. at Opus
Saxophonist and composer Chris Merz brought one of his most recent projects to Opus Concert Café for a ground-breaking, entertaining, and eclectic First Friday Jazz set. Joining Chris on stage were bassist Drew Morton, drummer Dave Tiede, and pianist Mike Conrad.
Jazz Night in America
Thursday at 11:00 PM
Montavilla Jazz Festival
Trumpeter Charlie Porter headlines Portland, Oregon’s Montavilla Jazz Festival. Plus, host Christian McBride relates the history of how a singing drag queen inspired Montavilla Jazz non-profit initiative to bring jazz to the doorsteps of Portland residents.
Jazz Corner of the World
Saturdays at 12:00 Noon
Third Stream Jazz, Part 2
Host Craig Kessler plays more wonderful examples of “Third Stream Jazz” (music that combines characteristics of improvised jazz, and European classical music). In this second of three shows, you’ll love the offerings from Ornette Coleman, Duke Ellington, Stan Getz, Don Ellis, Gary Burton, Joe Lovano, Eberhard Weber, and a host of others.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK gives you the chance to hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
Under the Stars by the San Gabriel 7 featuring Sinne Eeg on Monday; Glass Spheres by Chris Mondak on Tuesday; Mid-Century Modern, Vol. 3 by Gabriel Mark Hasselbach on Wednesday; The Chopin Project by Kurt Rosenwinkel & Jean-Paul Brodbeck on Thursday; Straight From the Heart by Kenny Neal on Friday; Golden Girl by Trudy Lynn on Saturday; Opus 1 by J3 on Sunday