Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM
Cats on the Keys 4: Laurence Hobgood
The Short List this week reviews the career of pianist Laurence Hobgood. He has emerged as a significant and gifted jazz pianist. The recent Honor Thy Fathers album shows him in excellent form as he highlights some of his influences, including his theatrical father, Burnet. Hobgood found jazz when he moved to Urbana, Illinois, and attended both high school and college there. By the early 1990’s he was a fixture on the Chicago jazz scene, where he met a young singer from Iowa, Kurt Elling. Together they produced ten significant albums in two decades. Hear The Short List each morning at 8:35, and Saturday at 7:00am, or anytime with our free mobile app.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Monday, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
This Monday’s Jazz Corner of the World is preempted by our special holiday programming.
Jazz Profiles with host Nancy Wilson
Monday at 11:00 PM
This Monday’s Jazz Profiles is preempted by our special holiday programming.
Wednesday Night Special 
6:00 PM
The Eddie Piccard Quintet at Jazz Under the Stars
Pianist Eddie Piccard is a true Iowa Jazz Legend. After early stints in Florida and Chicago (where he appeared George Shearing, Ramsey Lewis, and other jazz giants) he moved back to his native Eastern Iowa to stay. He has been a fixture of the local jazz scene for decades and his fans are legion. The Eddie Piccard Quintet’s performance at 2016’s Jazz Under the Stars was an incredible night of jazz, and was also one of our top vote-getters in our recent 30th Anniversary favorites poll. Join us as the Eddie Piccard Quintet swings into the night at Jazz Under the Stars!
Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursday at 11:00 PM
In Memoriam 2017
In this episode of Jazz Night in America, we’ll focus on a small handful of departed artists, fondly toasted by three friends of the program. Kurt Elling remembers two of his vocal heroes, Jon Hendricks and Al Jarreau. Matt Wilson reflects on the genius of three major drummers: Grady Tate, Ben Riley and Mickey Roker. And another drummer, Terri Lyne Carrington, memorializes her dear friend and band mate, pianist and composer Geri Allen.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Saturday, Noon – 4:00 PM and Monday, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Career of Trumpet Master Woody Shaw, Part One
This first show (in a series of 3) begins a general overview of Woody’s outstanding jazz career. Craig will look at Shaw’s time in Paris, his work with Eric Dolphy, his Blue Note years, and his collaborations with many jazz greats, like Jackie McLean, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Andrew Hill, and others. Don’t miss this 3-part loving tribute to one of the true jazz giants!!
KCCK’s Midnight CD
The Monday – Sunday Midnight CD for this week can be found at: