Special Programs for May 4 – May 9

Short List with host Bob Naujoks   

Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM

Vocal Short List: Morgana King

Vocalist Morgana King began singing in nightclubs at the age of 16. Her 1964 album, “A Taste of Honey” was well received. Following the death of her husband, trombonist Willie Dennis, she stayed away from singing for several years, but came back strong with an appearance in “The Godfather” movies in the early 1970’s opposite Marlon Brando.

 

 

Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler

Mondays at 6:00 PM

Tribute to McCoy Tyner

Craig pays tribute to the jazz pianist and composer Alfred McCoy Tyner.  We’ll hear a full-throated overview of his career, beginning with his work with The Jazztet, thru his years with John Coltrane, and his own releases on Blue Note Records, Impulse, and Milestone Records, with close attention to his releases during his last 2 decades never yet featured on Jazz Corner of the World.

 

 

The Wednesday Night Special

Wednesdays at 6:00 PM

Remembering Jeff Reeder-Flat Cat at Jazz Under the Stars

The Iowa music community is remembering guitarist Jeff Reeder on the news that he passed away last weekend. Reeder grew up in Cedar Rapids, and is best known as a member of Flat Cat. He performed with the band at Jazz Under the Stars in 2002, before moving to Kansas City, where he continued to perform until his death. We will remember Jeff with a special encore performance of his Flat Cat performance on the Wednesday Special this week. 6pm Wednesday or on demand at kcck.org.

 

 

 

Jazz Night In America with Host Christian McBride

Thursdays at 11:00 PM

Crosscurrents: Zakir Hussain and Dave Holland

 In honor of April 30th – International Jazz Day. Virtuosity – of a dazzling, ebullient, yet altogether generous sort – might be the most obvious bridge between David Holland and Zakir Hussain. But there’s also a deep cultural foundation behind their musical dialogue, which forms the beating heart of a project called Crosscurrents.

 

 

Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler 

Saturdays at 12:00 Noon

Tribute to McCoy Tyner

Craig pays tribute to the jazz pianist and composer Alfred McCoy Tyner.  We’ll hear a full-throated overview of his career, beginning with his work with The Jazztet, thru his years with John Coltrane, and his own releases on Blue Note Records, Impulse, and Milestone Records, with close attention to his releases during his last 2 decades never yet featured on Jazz Corner of the World.

 

 

 

KCCK’s Midnight CD

Every Night at Midnight

Each night, KCCK gives you the chance to hear a new CD played start-to-finish. Tune in at Midnight for: 

Vena by Rachel Therrien Monday; Live at Jazz Standard by Duchess on Tuesday; Elegant Traveler by Jocelyn Gould on Wednesday; New Songs for Old Souls  by The Lost Melody on Thursday; Good to Go by Charlie Bedford on Friday; Long Ago by Steve Howell,  Dan Sumner & Jason Weinheimer on Saturday; Chamber Jazz by  Charles Pillow Ensemble on Sunday