Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM
Basses Loaded: Esperanza Spalding
Esperanza Spalding has been a major force since her self-titled American debut CD at age 19. That album earned her a Best New Artist Grammy – the first for a jazz musician, and the respect of the jazz community. Spalding’s belief that an artist “must keep climbing” compels her to continually strive to break new ground with her music.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Saturdays at Noon
Herbie Nichols Centennial, Part 5
Craig spins more fantastic music from Herbie’s own recordings, as well as from a number of tantalizing interpretations from a number of jazz greats down through the years. As usual, this is all new material with no duplications from previous shows in this celebration. Don’t miss it!
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Trombone Shorty at the Iowa City Jazz Festival
This early onset of Winter took everyone by surprise. As we brace for a long season of cold and snow, let’s enjoy ourselves with a quick trip to the Big Easy! New Orleans native Trombone Shorty fired up the crowd at the Iowa City Jazz Festival, bringing the heat of the Crescent City to the Midwest. Find some beads and get ready to dance!
Jazz Night In America with Host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
Makaya McCraven
Drummer/Producer Makaya McCraven creates his beat-driven jazz with post-production wizardry. We break it apart, learn about his musical upbringing, and hear what his Universal Beings project sounds like, translated live to the stage in Chicago.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Saturdays at Noon
The Jazz Scene 70 Years Ago
Craig spins an array of dazzling modern jazz from 1949. We’ll hear from Lester Young, Miles Davis, Bud Powell, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and many more! The music from this era is the foundation of where we stand today.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK gives you the chance to hear a new CD played start-to-finish. Tune in at Midnight for:
For Being There by the Church On Monday on Monday; The Omni-American Book Club (Disc 1) by the Bryan Lynch Big Band on Tuesday; Sun On Sand by Joshua Redman & Brooklyn Rider on Wednesday; Diva + The Boys by The Diva Jazz Orchestra on Thursday; Blues From The Inside Out by Dave Specter on Friday; Mad Lad: A Live Tribute To Chuck Berry by Ronnie Wood with His Wild Five on Saturday; Spectrum by Hiromi on Sunday.