Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM
Cats on the Keys: Brad Mehldau
Brad Mehldau has been called, “One of the most important pianists of any generation.” He played in clubs as a teen in high school and learned from Fred Hersch and Jimmy Cobb at The New School. His independent, two-handed approach to improvisation, and his Art Of the Trio series solidified his standing as a premiere jazz player.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Mondays at 6:00 PM
Hank Mobley as Sideman
Craig focuses on the many recordings that feature Hank Mobley as a sideman. We’ll hear Mobley’s work on stellar recordings by Max Roach, Dizzy Gillespie, Horace Silver, Art Blakey and many more.
Jazz Profiles with host Nancy Wilson
Thelonious Monk – “Thelonious Himself”
An original on and off the bandstand, Thelonious Monk was the launch pad of bebop, and also created a body of work in its own orbit. The sound of Thelonius Monk is one of the most recognizable in modern jazz. This week’s Jazz Profiles celebrates Monk’s lasting contributions, with help from his collaborators and admirers, including drummer Max Roach, producer Orrin Keepnews, and writer Stanley Crouch.
Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Homecoming 2017 with Gabe Medd
For KCCK’s inaugural Homecoming concert, we welcomed trumpeter Gabe Medd back to Iowa for a night of home-grown jazz. Joining Gabe on stage were a combo of old friends and Eastern Iowa jazz greats. Gabe even jammed with a hand-picked student combo. The audience at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts were treated to an evening of incredible music.
Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
A Tribute to Grover Washington
Grover Washington’s sound represents soul, plain and simple, though it has often been associated with another word, “smooth.” Jazz Night in America recently presented a tribute concert to the great saxophonist in Grover Washington’s adopted hometown of Philadelphia at the Temple Performing Arts Center.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Saturdays at Noon and Mondays at 6:00 PM
Hotbeds of Jazz – Detroit, Michigan
Craig spotlights the myriad modern jazz giants who hailed from the Detroit area, such as Ron Carter, Tommy Flanagan, and Geri Allen, to name just a few. Craig will also talk about the scene that helped generate the popularity of jazz in the area.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
The Monday – Sunday Midnight CD for this week can be found at: