Special Programs for May 1 thru May 8

Jazz Corner of the World Encore 

Mondays at 6:00 PM

More Bitches Brew Descendants  

It’s always fun to see important releases inspire great new art! Host Craig Kessler plays “new” music made possible by Miles Davis’s Bitches Brew. This landmark set inspired not only the jazz fusion and progressive rock sound of the 70s, but the music scene in general into today. We’ll hear from Herbie Hancock, Eddie Henderson, and many others.

 

 

 

 

The Wednesday Night Special

Wednesdays at 6:00 PM

Wave Cage at First Friday Jazz

Wave Cage brings jazz fusion into the 21st century. Keyboardist Jarrett Purdy, Nolan Schroeder on sax, Ryan Garmoe on trumpet, and drummer Chris Jensen treated the guests at First Friday Jazz to an evening that was a little bit Weather Report and a little bit Thievery Corporation.

 

 

 

 

 

Jazz Night in America

Thursday at 11:00 PM

NEA Jazz Master Donald Harrison, Jr.

Throughout the month of April, Jazz Night in America celebrates the newest class of NEA Jazz Masters. This week, host Christian McBride spotlights saxophonist Donald Harrison, Jr., a multi-genre composer, musician, and social activist.

 

 

 

 

 

Jazz Corner of the World

Saturdays at 12:00 Noon

Richie Beirach’s Piano Artistry   

Host Craig Kessler takes a detailed listen to pianist Richie Beirach. We’ll hear Richie from his first recordings in 1974 in a variety of solo settings, with guitarist John Abercrombie, and with  reedman Dave Liebman. Tune in for a masterful display of keyboard magic from this top-notch performer!

 

 

 

 

KCCK’s Midnight CD

Every Night at Midnight

Each night, KCCK gives you the chance to hear a new CD played start-to-finish.

New Dreams, Old Stories by Way North on Monday; The Reimagination of Miriam Makeba by Somi on Tuesday; Simply Calvin by Calvin Keys on Wednesday; The 2022 Jazz Heritage Series by The Airmen of Note on Thursday; Rooted in the Blues by David Lumsden on Friday; Lifted by Trombone Shorty on Saturday; Life Is Beautiful by Lisa Hilton on Sunday