Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Hampton Hawes’s Final Years
Host Craig Kessler takes a listen to the nearly forgotten talents of this great pianist during his final decade. We’ll hear Hawes as a leader of his own groups, as well as work as a sideman with a number of artists such as Art Pepper, Art Farmer, Sonny Criss, and others.
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00pm
Iowa Women’s Jazz Orchestra at JUTS
The Iowa Women’s Jazz Orchestra, the state’s premier all-female ensembles, took the 2022 Jazz Under the Stars stage for a night of great swing. The Noelridge Park crowd was eager for a night of big band standards, original arrangements, and some fun surprises.
Jazz Night in America
Thursdays at 11:00pm
Cole Porter Fellowship Finalists
Host Christian McBride travels to Indianapolis for the American Pianists Association Cole Porter Fellowship finals on this very special episode of Jazz Night in America. We’ll hear from the competitors, past winners, judges and more.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Saturdays from 12 noon to 4:00pm
Kenny Dorham on Blue Note
Host Craig Kessler continues his 85th anniversary celebration of Blue Note Records with samplings of trumpeter Kenny Dorham’s contributions during his ten years (1955 to 1965) with the label.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK lets you hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
Synchronicity by the Hazelrigg Brothers on Monday; Day Moon by Christine Jenson on Tuesday; Catalyst by Steven Feifke on Wednesday; Earth, Wind & Wonder Volume 2 by Don Braden on Thursday; Attitude by Soulful Femme on Friday; The Right Man by D.K. Harrell on Saturday; With Roses by The Harry Allen Orchestra on Sunday.