Short List with Host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM
Short List: Max Bennett
Iowa-born jazzman, bassist Max Bennett, was born in Des Moines, raised in Oskaloosa, and attended the University of Iowa. His career included stints with Charlie Ventura, Stan Kenton, Ella Fitzgerald, and Peggy Lee. He appeared on five albums with the innovative Frank Zappa and was instrumental in forming the light fusion group, the L-A Express in the mid-1970s.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Mondays at 6:00 PM
Miles Davis in the 80’s, Part 2
Although the recordings from Miles’ final decade are generally regarded as perhaps a step below the bulk of his stellar, nonpareil output from earlier years, there are a number of overlooked goodies and surprises from the 1980s. Join Craig as he spins some superb, underrated selections from 15 or so recordings!
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Julian Lage Trio
Guitarist Julian Lage is a good friend to Eastern Iowa jazz fans. His tours often include a gig or two in this area, and always bring out his devoted following. His Trio’s 2015 tour brought him to the Iowa City Jazz Festival where, again, his fans were out in full force.
Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
Joshua Redman’s Still Dreaming
For the first time in his career, Joshua Redman takes on the music of his father, saxophonist Dewey Redman. Josh and friends Ron Miles on cornet, bassist Scot Colley, and drummer Brian Blade play homage to Old and New Dreams – Dewey’s band for 11 years – in a concert at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Host Christian McBride also talks with Josh about how it felt to acknowledge his father’s influence.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Saturdays at 12:00 Noon
Birthday Tribute to Freddie Redd
This week we pay tribute to recently-departed composer and pianist Freddie Redd, but we’re also celebrating his May 29th birthday. We’ll again hear selections from all of his wonderful releases, as a leader and as a sideman (no repeats). Redd is yet another underrated jazz artist who is often overlooked!
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK gives you the chance to hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
Lovesome Thing by Anais Reno on Monday; Introducing Kendall Carter by Kendall Carter on Tuesday; It’s My Turn by The Echo Park Project on Wednesday; Daring Mind by the Jihye Lee Orchestra on Thursday; Bang at the Door by Donna Herula on Friday; The Cause of it All by The Reverend Shawn Amos & Doctor Roberts on Saturday; … ‘Til We Meet Again by Norah Jones on Sunday