Jazz Corner of the World (Encore)
Mondays at 6:00pm
A Listen to Pacific Jazz
In the first of a series of special encore episodes, host Craig Kessler presents a deep listen to the legendary Pacific Jazz label. Founded in 1952, Pacific Jazz specialized in cool jazz and the West Coast sound. It is best known for launching the careers of jazz legends like Chet Baker and Gerry Mulligan.
Wednesday Night Special
Kings of da’Blues at Jazz Under the Stars
Week 3 of KCCK’s 50th birthday bash at Noelridge Park brought together some of the biggest talents in Iowa blues. The Kings of da’Blues, featuring the Linn County All-Stars, The Janeys, Kevin Burt, and some very special guests, had everyone singin’ the blues (in a very good way) long after dark..
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore)
Saturdays from 12 noon to 4:00pm
Jazz in the Movies
In this special encore episode, host Craig Kessler spotlights the important jazz found in movie soundtracks. Many classic jazz charts were written specifically for a feature film yet stand out as timeless pieces of jazz genius.
KCCK’s Midnight CD (July 20 – July 26)
Every Night at Midnight
KCCK features a new album every night, played start-to-finish.
Sea Spell by the Jeff Rupert Quartet on Monday; Pyrography by Paul Hecht on Tuesday; MidCentury Modern Vol. 4 by Gabriel Mark Hasselbach on Wednesday; the Latin Side of Chick Corea by Conrad Herwig on Thursday; A Crossroads Communion by Denise La Grassa on Friday; Son of a Sinner by Jovin Webb on Saturday; Bass & Face by Chuck Bergeron on Sunday.