The Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM
Jazz In The Pacific Northwest
Featured this week is a survey of clubs in the Pacific Northwest. Portland had an active jazz scene, but the bassist Leroy Vinnegar’s move to that city in the mid-80s, invigorated the jazz community even more. Portland is also home to several other fine jazz artists, including singer Rebecca Kilgore. Seattle is not known as a hot spot of jazz, but they, too, have some fine venues. Seattle was also the place for a significant appearance by John Coltrane. Hear stories and some great jazz from the Pacific Northwest on this week’s Short List.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Monday, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
John Coltrane’s Atlantic Years
Craig celebrates the birthday of John Coltrane by shining a spotlight on Trane’s “transitional” years — 1959 to 1961 – and his great releases for Atlantic Records. Enjoy some of the finest and most popular jazz of the mid-20th century!
Jazz Profiles with host Nancy Wilson
Monday at 11:00 PM
Charles Mingus: Fables of Bass, Part 2
By the time Charles Mingus’ groundbreaking 1956 composition, “Pithecanthropus Erectus” came out, Charles Mingus had grown out of Watts, out of Los Angeles and the west coast, to establish himself as an innovative bassist and challenging composer. He moved east to “jazz central” – New York – and established his legacy as one of jazz’s finest writers and most provocative bandleaders.
Wednesday Night Special
6:00 PM
Jazz In The Stacks: The Music of the Gershwins & Cole Porter
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A John Shifflett Documentary
No composers contributed more to the Great American Songbook than George and Ira Gershwin and Cole Porter. The songs they wrote for stage and screen are woven into the fabric of American culture. Their shows are frequently revived and their music has been covered by thousands of artists. Dennis McPartland leads an all-star ensemble – including Peter Hart, Bob Dunn, Craig Dove, and Sheila Wagner – in an exploration of this great music. Join us for this special performance, hosted by KCCK’s Bob Naujoks, and recorded live as part of Jazz In The Stacks series at the Cedar Rapids Public Library.
Then, stay tuned for a special documentary on bassist John Shifflett. Born in Dubuque,
Shifflett studied and taught at the University of Iowa before moving to San Jose, California. There, he became what has been described as a leader of the west coast jazz scene. Sadly, Shifflett passed away in April at the age of 64.
Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursday at 11:00 PM
Live From San Jose!
Jazz Night In America continues its mini-series featuring the best performances from festivals across the country. The spotlight shines this week on singers Cyrille Aimee and Dayme Arocena at the San Jose Jazz Festival.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Saturday, Noon – 4:00 PM and Monday, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Tribute To Guitarist John Abercrombie
Craig salutes recently departed guitarist and composer John Abercrombie with a special program of choice examples of Abercrombie’s artistry. We’ll hear from his early 1968 sessions with Johnny ‘Hammond’ Smith, through his time as a mainstay of ECM records (beginning in 1974), to his most recent recordings. Craig will spin material from Abercrombie’s records as a leader, as well as his sideman with the likes of Billy Cobham, Jack DeJohnette, Kenny Wheeler, and many others.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
The Monday – Sunday Midnight CD for this week can be found at: