Jazz Corner of the World Encore
Mondays at 6:00 PM
Tribute to Dr. Lonnie Smith
Host Craig Kessler salutes the glorious career, legacy, and wonderful memories of the recently-departed organist, Dr. Lonnie Smith. We’ll hear fine material from his early days with guitarist George Benson, through his years on Blue Note Records, right up to his most recent recordings. He was involved with many true jazz classics over the years, and will be missed!
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Remembering Pat Martino
We pay tribute to guitarist Pat Martino, who passed away last week. Iowans were fortunate to hear this remarkable musician many times, including Martino’s 2001 gig with organist Joey DeFrancesco and drummer Billy Hart. We present that concert tonight in honor of Martino’s remarkable life and career
Jazz Night in America
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
Christian McBride’s Favorites
Host Christian McBride shares some handpicked gems from the Jazz at Lincoln Center concert archive. Hear the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra in 2006, with four virtuoso bassists: Rubén Rodríguez, Charnett Moffett, the late Andy González, and the mighty Cachao, two years before his death.
Jazz Corner of the World
Saturdays at 12:00 Noon
Tribute to Chick Corea, Show 10
Host Craig Kessler presents the last show in his year-long tribute to the amazing career of pianist, composer, and true genius of modern music, Chick Corea. For this final outing, Craig spins a variety of great selections from the 2000s. Don’t miss this one!
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 the Baked Potato: The Music of Michael Brecker by Charged Particles on Monday; Within Us: Celebrating 25 Years of the Jazz Surge by Chuck Owen & the Jazz Surge on Tuesday; Songbook Vol. 1: Bus Stop Serenade (Disc One) by Brian Lynch on Wednesday; No More Apologies by Damani Phillips on Thursday; Soul Shaker by Robin Kapsalis & Vintage #18 on Friday; Open Road by Colin James on Saturday; My Own Particular Life by Lorraine Feather on Sunday