Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM
Vocal Short List: Milton Suggs
This week’s Vocal Short List highlights Milton Suggs, a singer who has been swimming upstream for recognition. He has been heralded as “Chicago’s next rising jazz star” and lauded as a savior for the parched “male jazz vocalist” category. His schedule is not full, but he has issued four recordings, one with his godfather and mentor, the veteran pianist Willie Pickens. His voice is reminiscent of Joe Williams and Johnny Hartman, but with the added flexibility of Jon Hendricks or Mark Murphy. Hear The Short List each day at 8:35 am and Saturday morning at 7:00, on 88.3 KCCK, or on demand at kcck.org.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Monday, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Jazz in 1968
Craig travels back 50 years to sample some of the jazz goodies that were recorded or released during 1968. Through the “lens” of the ’68 Down Beat Magazine Reader’s Poll, we’ll hear from a variety of jazz greats like Miles Davis, Gary Burton, Duke Ellington, Wes Montgomery, and many others. Great stuff from a great year in modern jazz!!
Jazz Profiles with host Nancy Wilson
Monday at 11:00 PM
Al Grey: The Last of the Big Time Plungers
He was described as a “sterling trombonist whose humorous inflection and skill with the plunger have been balanced by his excellent facility and overall technique.” Grey performed to the end of his life with appearances at Basie Band reunions and sessions, as well as teaching young musicians the techniques he developed throughout the years. This program follows Grey’s prolific career as a trombonist in bands ranging from Count Basie’s to Lionel Hampton’s.
Wednesday Night Special
6:00 PM
Charlie Hunter and Scott Amendola at the 2013 Iowa City Jazz Festival
Guitar virtuoso Charlie Hunter and fellow Bay Area legend, drummer Scott Amendola came together at the 2013 Iowa City Jazz Festival. The result of this union was magic. The crowd at the 2013 Iowa City Jazz Festival were amazed by Hunter’s Joe Pass-inspired technique and his improvisational skills. His rapport and friendship with Amendola was obvious, and the audience loved their ability to make great music. Enjoy this standout performance again, from the 2013 Iowa City Jazz Festival, on KCCK’s Wednesday Night Special!
Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursday at 11:00 PM
Celebrating Marian McPartland’s Centennial
This week, we celebrate pianist and radio host Marian McPartland’s centennial. Jazz Night in America host is joined by McPartland’s granddaughter, Donna Gordoul, and McPartland’s long-time radio producer and friend, Shari Hutchinson, to revisit some of the best of “Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz,” — complete with some rarely heard outtakes.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Saturday, Noon – 4:00 PM and Monday, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Saxophone Artistry of Jane Ira Bloom
Craig celebrates the career of legendary, award winning soprano saxophonist, Jane Ira Bloom. We’ll hear unique selections from her 20+ recordings that span from 1978 to the present. Bloom is a tenured professor at The New School For Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York City, and has garnered a number of awards over the years. Don’t miss this important display of top-notch music from this overlooked, underappreciated, and awe-inspiring jazz artist!!
KCCK’s Midnight CD
The Monday – Sunday Midnight CD for this week can be found at: