Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
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.
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00pm
Blake Shaw’s Big-ish Band at JUTS
KCCK capped off the 2022 Jazz Under the Stars series with Blake Shaw’s Big-ish Band. This ensemble boasts some of the finest Iowa musicians, led by premier bassist, composer, and bandleader Blake Shaw. Blake brought his unique sense of style and fun to this evening of great music and hot jams.
Jazz Night in America
Thursdays at 11:00pm
Newport Jazz Festival’s Golden Age
Jazz Night in America serves up an unforgettable lineup of music from the Newport Jazz Festival through the years, hand-picked by host Christian McBride. Tune in to check out rare sets from the Clifford Brown, the Max Roach Quintet, Dave Brubeck, and Horace Silver.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Saturdays from 12 noon to 4:00pm
Wes Mongomery’s Riverside Years
Host Craig Kessler takes a look at some of the great recordings that guitarist Wes Montgomery made for Riverside Records during the years 1959 thru 1966.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK lets you hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
Impressions of Ella by Robin McKelle on Monday; The Song Inside the Tune by Michael Constantino on Tuesday; Is This a Dream? by Will Bonness on Wednesday; “With Peter Bradley” by Javon Jackson on Thursday; Nosy Neighbors by Paul Boddy & the Sidewinder Blues Band on Friday; Groovin’ at Groove Now! by Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones on Saturday; Third Time’s the Charm by Benny Benack III on Sunday.