Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Mondays at 6:00pm
Bassist Ron Carter in the 1960’s
Join host Craig Kessler as he explores the music of Ron Carter. We’ll hear Carter with Miles Davis, Eric Dolphy, Jaki Byard and Don Ellis and many others.
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00pm
Da’Bluesapalooza 2024
The cream of Eastern Iowa’s bluesmakers gathered for KCCK’s da’Bluesapalooza 24. Bryce and BillyLee Janey led this all-star jam, featuring the Tanya English Band, D-Dog & the B-Bits, Homebrewed, Dr. Z’s Experiment, Matt Panek & the Electric KoolAid Trio, and student group Funkatude.
Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00pm
The Legacy of Elmo Hope
Host Christian McBride celebrates the legacy of Elmo Hope, a giant of jazz piano who never got his due. He influenced some of the most groundbreaking artists of the genre, Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk. Not only was he their best friend, but he’s also credited for pushing them to find their creative voice.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Saturdays from 12 noon to 4:00pm
Bassist Ron Carter in the 1960’s
Join host Craig Kessler as he explores the music of Ron Carter. We’ll hear Carter with Miles Davis, Eric Dolphy, Jaki Byard and Don Ellis and many others.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK lets you hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
Kangana by Ruban Caban on Monday; nublues by Joel Ross on Tuesday; Michigan by Gaston Reggio on Wednesday; Finesse by Jim Rotondi on Thursday; Breakin’ News: 10 Years of Blues on Nola Blues Records by Various Artists on Friday; the Blind Racoon & Nola Blue Collection, Volume 6 by Various Artists on Saturday; Oh Mother by Andrea Superstein on Sunday.