Special Programs January 29 thru February 4

Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler

Mondays at 6:00pm

Blue Note 85th Anniversary Collection, Part 2

Craig spins more selections from the unusual and obscure side of the label.  This again will include bonus material from a 4-part course Craig is teaching on Blue Note Records for the University of Iowa Senior College.

 

 

 

The Wednesday Night Special

Wednesdays at 6:00pm

Iowa Women’s Jazz Orchestra at First Friday Jazz

The First Friday Jazz audience was treated to one of the absolute best all-women’s ensembles – the Iowa Women’s Jazz Orchestra. Individually, the musicians of this group are outstanding performers, composers, and educators. Together, they are an amazing combination of talent.  

 

 

 

Jonathan Scales Fourchestra: albums, songs, playlists ...Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride

Thursdays at 11:00pm

Jonathan Scales’s Cool Pans

Host Christian McBride introduces us to a steel pan artist that will knock you out of your shoes – Jonathan Scales. The pannist provides new angles to hear and appreciate this enigmatic instrument.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler

Saturdays from 12 noon to 4:00pm

Blue Note 85th Anniversary Collection, Part 3

Craig plays more selections from the unusual and obscure side of Blue Note. This again will include bonus material from a 4-part course Craig is teaching on Blue Note Records for the University of Iowa Senior College.

 

 

 

KCCK’s Midnight CD

Every Night at Midnight

Each night, KCCK lets you hear a new CD played start-to-finish.

The Rules Don’t Apply by Mark Winkler on Monday; Evergreen by Jun Iida on Tuesday; On Different Paths by Marion Simon & the Nagual Spirits on Wednesday; LifeSongs by Marshall Gilkes & the WDR Big Band on Thursday; Gallery of Echoes by Steve Howell on Friday; Alphabetical Blues Bash, Volume 2 by The Wayne Riker Gathering on Saturday; It’s the Nights I Like by Rufus Reid with Sullivan Fortner on Sunday.